Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Alberta Energy Regulator approves coal exploration at Grassy Mountain
A coal mining company will be able to get a better understanding of coal deposits on a mountain in Crowsnest Pass.The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has approved three permits for Northback Holdings a...
May 15, 2025
New water fountains installed on Lethbridge River Valley washrooms
Recreators in the Lethbridge River Valley have a new way to stay hydrated.The City of Lethbridge has installed four new public water faucets on the exteriors of the park's four washroom buildings.Park...
May 15, 2025
Strong start to seeding in southern Alberta, half of all crops already planted
A new provincial report states that farmers have had a good start to the season.As of May 6, 49.7 per cent of crops that are planned to be planted in the south region were already in the ground.That i...
May 15, 2025
River Valley fire ban lifted in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is once again allowing the public to use fire pits in the coulees.The River Valley fire ban has been lifted, effective immediately.Recent changes in weather conditions, includin...
May 15, 2025
Klaas VanderVeen resigns from Lethbridge County council
A local councillor has stepped down.Klaas VanderVeen has resigned as the Division Six Councillor for Lethbridge County, effective May 15, 2025.He says is moving out of the Division, and will therefore...
May 15, 2025
Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters not renewing contract
The Lethbridge Hurricanes will soon begin the search for a new head coach.Bill Peters has announced that he will not be renewing his contract and will not return for the 2025-26 season.He says he is s...
May 15, 2025
Tim Hortons donates over $70K to Lethbridge school poverty program
"It, honestly, is indescribable. We are so grateful for this level of support from Tim Hortons franchise owners in Lethbridge, but also the community."Those are the words of Lethbridge School Division...
May 15, 2025
Lethbridge wrestler crowned Greco-Roman National Champion
A group of local amateur wrestlers has proven that they are anything but amateurs.The Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association (LAWA) is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its athletes.Thomas ...
May 15, 2025
Blaine Hyggen running for re-election as Lethbridge mayor
The mayor of Lethbridge is seeking another term in office. Blaine Hyggen announced his campaign for re-election on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He told LNN that the "greatest honour" of his life has been ...
May 15, 2025
Canadian College World Series kicks off Thursday in Lethbridge
Some of the best collegiate baseball teams are in Lethbridge this week.The city is hosting the 2025 Canadian College World Series (CCWS) at Spitz Stadium from May 15-18.The tournament brings together ...
May 15, 2025