Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Former U of L Chancellor to receive honorary degree
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is set to honour a prominent figure in its community.Charles Weaselhead will receive an honorary degree at the Spring 2025 Convocation, set to take place on May 2...
May 20, 2025

U of L athlete to compete at World University Games
Lauchlan Irish is out to prove that he is the best collegiate triple jumper in the world.The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns have announced that he has qualified for the 2025 FISU Summer World Uni...
May 20, 2025

Lethbridge ED patients waiting up to eight hours as doctor shortages continue
"There are people that have expressed their opinion that they don't want to come back again after having been seen here, which is understandable."Those are the words of Dr. Sean Wilde, an emergency de...
May 20, 2025

Inflation slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends
The end of the consumer carbon price at the start of April drove inflation down sharply, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, but there were signs of pressure building at the grocery store.The annual pace ...
May 20, 2025

Lethbridge County offering post-secondary scholarships
Lethbridge County residents thinking of continuing their education can apply for scholarships.The County's Post-Secondary Bursary program will award three students with $1,500 each.Eligible applicants...
May 20, 2025

Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns June 14
Local vendors are gearing up for the return of the Lethbridge Farmers' Market. The indoor market kicks off June 14, running every Saturday at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 1:0...
May 19, 2025

Historic Bar U Ranch opens for the season
A historic site in southern Alberta is now open for public visitations. Parks Canada says the Bar U Ranch is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a national historic site in 2025. The facility is open ...
May 18, 2025

Facility dog joins Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Clients at a local support agency can now enjoy the warm companionship of a dog. Link II is the first Accredited Facility Dog to report for duty at the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC). Baylee Sch...
May 17, 2025

Measles cases confirmed with possible exposure throughout southern Alberta
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed more cases of measles in the South Zone. They say the infected people were at the following locations at the noted times: Taber Aqua Fun Centre 4700 50 St.,...
May 16, 2025

Southern Alberta MLAs among new provincial cabinet appointees
Premier Danielle Smith has announced new appointments to her government's caucus.The 10 members comprise MLAs who are seasoned in senior roles and those who are being promoted for the first time."I'm ...
May 16, 2025