Lethbridge and Area

Craig Dalton officially sworn-in as Lethbridge's new City Manager

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge's new City Manager has arrived after months of searching for the right person for the job. Craig Dalton has taken over for Interim City Manager Jody Meli, effective yesterda...

May 19, 2020

Lethbridge & Cardston County see one new COVID-19 case each, only ones for South Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta saw one of its slowest days for new COVID-19 infections yet.The Government of Alberta says there were only 33 new cases Tuesday, bringing the total to 6,716. Of those, 5,854 p...

May 19, 2020

Province announces $170-million to support continuing care centres hammered by COVID-19

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced significant funding for facilities such as long-term care homes, designated supportive facilities, and seniors' lodges.Health Minister Tyler Shan...

May 19, 2020

Man charged after assault, threats involving a gun at South Lethbridge Walmart

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested a 34-year-old man following an altercation at the south side Walmart.Around 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 17, police were called to the store on...

May 19, 2020

U of L to have "hybrid model" this fall with high focus on online programming

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge has announced the direction they plan to take for the upcoming term.President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon says they are looking at a "robust, quali...

May 19, 2020

Province reportedly denying funding for financially-strapped HALO Air Ambulance

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The partnership between Cypress County and HALO Air Ambulance has been one of the strongest in southeast Alberta over the last decade.So much so, that Cypress County chose to emblaz...

May 19, 2020

Alberta announces financial support for hotel & lodging operators

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta looks to keep the hospitality sector alive.Providers of hotels and other lodging facilities will be able to keep tourism levy amounts collected between March 1...

May 19, 2020

Applications open for two Community Foundation COVID-19 grant programs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has announced the opening of applications for two COVID-19 grant programs.The Emergency Community Support Fund and the ...

May 19, 2020

Lethbridge’s Farmers’ Market set to open Saturday, May 23

LETHBRIDGE, AB - In less than one week, people in the Lethbridge area will be able to attend the region's largest farmers' market.Exhibition Park says they are able to get the event up and running due...

May 19, 2020

Kindness Rock Project spreading joy in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Notice any painted rocks lately?Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) and its DaCapo Disability Services department have taken on the Kindness Rock Project initiative. It sees plain rocks ...

May 18, 2020