Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: LEARN hosts 4th Annual Seniors’ Talent Showcase at Nord-Bridge
As communities worldwide prepare to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN) brought the message of prevention, support, and empower...
Jun 13, 2025

Record fentanyl seizure removes 11,700 doses from the street
Lethbridge Police have seized more than $372,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine after responding to a report of drug trafficking activity downtown.On June 11, just after 2 p.m., police...
Jun 13, 2025

White Calf Shelter to close
Officials with the Blood Tribe Department of Health have announced the closure of the White Calf Shelter in Standoff on Monday, June 16, 2025. Officials say the decision was not made lightly, noting a...
Jun 13, 2025

Coal Banks Trail
Welcome back to Tuesday Trail Tips. This week, we're exploring Coal Banks Trail. It's a scenic and accessible route that winds through the heart of Lethbridge.About the trailCoal Banks Trail is a regi...
Jun 13, 2025

Road closures for 6 Street Block Party downtown Saturday
To accommodate the annual Lethbridge Block Party on Saturday, June 14, officials with the City of Lethbridge say the following road closures will be in effect starting at 7 a.m. that day:6 Street Sout...
Jun 13, 2025

City Council supports long-term financial framework, further economic development initiatives
Lethbridge city council is supporting a pair of Official Business Motions regarding a Long-Term Financial Sustainability Framework and the other focused on Economic Development Research and Support. B...
Jun 12, 2025

$500,000 gift from grateful cardiac patient and her husband to transform cardiac care in Southern Alberta
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, alongside its Board of Directors and Southern Alberta Cardiac Sciences Advisory Cabinet, is honoured to announce a major $500,000 gift commitment from John an...
Jun 12, 2025

City Council continues snow and ice pilot program for another year
Planning has already begun for next winter in Lethbridge. Earlier this week, city council voted to continue for another year with a pilot program where snow and ice will be plowed to the right and whe...
Jun 12, 2025

Coulee Fest set for September 13 at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Coulee Fest 2025 has been set for Saturday, Sept. 13 at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Organizers say the fun goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. so bring your friends and family for a day of adventure and community...
Jun 12, 2025

Lethbridge man celebrates second lotto win this year
James H. is having a very good year. Not only did the Lethbridge man win $200,000 on a Scratch & Win ticket earlier this year, in May he won another major prize - $100,000 on POKER LOTTO. Accordin...
Jun 12, 2025