Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Interfaith Food Bank celebrates National Garden Day
Lethbridge residents can expect a BBQ and crafts at the upcoming Interfaith Learning Garden this Friday, June 13. It's part of Garden Days, Canada's celebration of National Garden Day which is held an...
Jun 09, 2025

New “Sip, Taste, Explore” experience kicks off new era of digital tourism engagement
Tourism Lethbridge has officially launched its new Explore Lethbridge web app, described as a user-friendly platform that puts the city's diverse tourism offerings into the hands of locals and visitor...
Jun 09, 2025

Lethbridge's Francophone community celebrates Saint-Jean with Family Carnival and Outdoor Concert
Francophone organizations in Lethbridge are inviting the public to come together and celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day with a festive and inclusive event taking place June 24, 2025. This free, open-to...
Jun 09, 2025

Two-bedroom rental rates rising faster than one-bedroom units in Lethbridge
Rental rates are rising faster for two-bedroom units in Lethbridge than those of one-bedroom rentals. That's according to the latest National Rental Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, which shows ...
Jun 09, 2025

Two from Lethbridge charged in 'significant' drug bust
The RCMP has apprehended two people for alleged drug trafficking just outside of Okotoks.Officers say they were patrolling an area near Aldersyde when they noticed a vehicle with a license plate that ...
Jun 06, 2025

Upgrades to Raymond emergency department start next week
Southern Albertans will soon be able to attend a modernized and expanded emergency department (ED).The Alberta Government has announced that construction is set to begin next week at the Raymond Healt...
Jun 06, 2025

Chemicals from old coal mines in Crowsnest Pass 'poisoning' fish
A new study by Alberta government scientists says old coal mines in the Rockies are leaching chemicals that are poisoning fish downstream.It says any new mining on mountains owned by coal companies co...
Jun 06, 2025

Coaldale a 'low revenue-low spend' municipality; analysis
A new report by the Town of Coaldale reflects well on the community and its finances.The 2024 Comparative Analysis looks at neighbouring communities like Lethbridge, Lethbridge County and Taber, as we...
Jun 06, 2025

Unemployment improves slightly in Lethbridge, but worsens provincially
Lethbridge had a bit of a different experience with jobs this past month than the rest of the province.Statistics Canada says the local unemployment rate in May 2025 was 5.2 per cent, falling from 5.4...
Jun 06, 2025

Construction projects to impact West Lethbridge
Residents on the west side will notice some traffic changes, heavy equipment and potential blowing dirt over the coming months.The City of Lethbridge says there are multiple construction projects unde...
Jun 06, 2025