Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Changes to medical program could benefit doctor shortage here
In exactly a month, on July 2nd, the student population at the University of Lethbridge will grow somewhat with the newly-expanded Southern Alberta Medical Program. Associate Dean, Dr. Richard Buck, s...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
1st place finish for St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary grade 4 class
A big accomplishment for a Lethbridge elementary class. A group of grade 4 students at the St. Patrick Fine Arts School have won a national competition. The class took first place in Category 1 of the...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Mobile mammography unit to visit Cardston, Coleman this week
Primary Care Alberta's mobile mammography unit will be in the Town of Cardston on Wednesday and Thursday. The trailer will be set up outside the Health Centre at 144 2nd Street West.The Screen Test pr...
Jun 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Bulls begin 2026 Western Canadian Baseball League season with strong opening weekend
The Lethbridge Bulls opened the 2026 Western Canadian Baseball League season with a strong 2-1 record, earning back-to-back home victories over the Brooks Bombers and Swift Current 57's before running...
Jun 01, 2026 Nine-month-old Zane Pedda takes in his very first Bulls game at Spitz Stadium with Mom, Hannah. Lethbridge would go on beat the Brooks Bombers 8-3 in the season opener played May 28, 2026.
Heavy rainfall behind ask from City of Lethbridge to conserve water usage
The City of Lethbridge is making a plea to its residents to be 'smart' about their water use over the next 48-72 hours.An unusual amount of rainfall in the last day-and-a-half, it says, has washed a l...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Latest Top 40 Under 40 list released by Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has come out with its latest list of Top 40 Under 40.Policy and Communications Manager Kevin Farrell explains, in simple terms, they're the next generation of leader...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce)
Lethbridge County drops fire ban with rain and cooler temperatures
Rain and cooler temperatures over the weekend and into Monday has prompted Lethbridge County to lift an earlier imposed fire ban, effective immediately.But, while restrictions have been lifted, the Co...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Virtual Emergency Physician program comes to Bow Island Health Centre
Patients visiting the Bow Island Health Centre emergency department will now have access to virtual physician support during overnight hours.Alberta Health Services has expanded its Virtual Emergency ...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo/CHAT News)
Five Lethbridge schools locked down Monday over apparent threat to students, staff
The Lethbridge Police Service is investigating a report of a threat at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute that took place sometime during the morning hours of Monday.Staff at the school contacted police ...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Google)
Rainfall Warning continues through Monday for Lethbridge, southern Alberta
A rainfall warning remains in place for Lethbrige and all of southern Alberta.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), heavy rain continues, with additional amounts of 30 to 70 mm ex...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)