Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Free mulch, compost event POSTPONED by City of Lethbridge due to recent rain
UPDATE: This event has been postponed, due to the recent rain.ORIGINAL STORY:As part of Environment Week, the City of Lethbridge is giving away free compost and mulch later today, but only while suppl...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Heavy rain leads to City of Lethbridge decision to lift fire ban for River Valley
Close to three days of constant rain has certainly helped with the region's fire danger.As a result, Fire & Emergency Services for the City of Lethbridge has decided to lift a fire ban it had in p...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 67321986 © Petarpaunchev | Dreamstime.com)
Popular Project Protein returns to Lethbridge's Interfaith Food Bank
The Interfaith Food Bank Society in Lethbridge is bringing back Project Protein.Organizers behind the program say it's meant to ensure families have reliable access to high quality ground meat, be it ...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 13545570 © Le Thuy Do | Dreamstime.com)
Farmers Market coming to Coaldale's Civic Square Plaza, beginning in late June
The Coaldale Chamber of Commerce is launching a Summertime Farmers' Market later this month.The chamber is billing it as an exciting new community initiative designed to celebrate the very best of Sou...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 58031916 © Warrengoldswain | Dreamstime.com)
Don't divert standing or pooling water from property to ditches, canals: Lethbridge County
With the rain storm now behind us, Lethbridge County is reminding property owners not to divert standing or pooling water into ditches, culverts, or canals.While it might seem harmless enough, it can ...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 128764524 @ Gutbust | Dreamstime.com)
Budget discussions next week to centre around city's operating budget
Service level changes are on the way next year in Lethbridge as City Council looks to tighten up its 2027 Operating Budget.But, before any final decisions are made, it wants to hear from its residents...
Jun 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Dave Lueneberg | Lethbridge News Now)
City of Lethbridge updates residents on rainfall, flooding potential
While the rainfall has eased, the City of Lethbridge is now closely watching water levels on the Oldman River.The latest from the Alberta River Forecast Centre is that it will peak sometime Wednesday ...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Rain to ease by Tuesday evening; sunshine returns Thursday and Friday
With the exception of the Central Alberta foothills, Environment & Climate Change Canada has ended rainfall warnings that covered much of the province since Saturday.In its latest forecast for the...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Weather Network)
City of Lethbridge reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert during Safe Kids Week
June 1st through 7th is Safe Kids Week and the City of Lethbridge is reminding you and I that kids can move fast and be unpredictable, including on roadways.That's why they're asking drivers to slow d...
Jun 02, 2026
A welcome addition, U of L's 'The Grove' begins to change landscape of campus
An idea that started with a grant application is now finally taking shape on campus at the University of Lethbridge.The Grove, as it will be known, will be an oasis, of sorts, for students wanting to ...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)