Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge needs 10,800 new homes by 2045: report
A new report shows that there is demand for people to live and do business in Lethbridge, but we will need more infrastructure to make that happen.The City of Lethbridge Commercial and Industrial Stud...
Feb 05, 2026 A new report showcases the development opportunities and challenges Lethbridge is expected to face in the coming years. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Netflix's 'Can This Love Be Translated' showcases southern Alberta
A new Korean romantic comedy series travels around the globe and spends some time in Alberta. "Can This Love Be Translated?" premiered on Netflix on Jan. 16, 2026. The character, Joo Ho-jin, is descri...
Feb 05, 2026 Can This Love Be Translated? features several locations in Alberta. (Image Credit: Netflix)
Brooks man charged with causing 'significant damage' to home
The RCMP has arrested a man following an incident in Brooks.Just before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, officers warned the public of a heavy police presence on the 200 block of Ingram Park Drive.They...
Feb 05, 2026 The Brooks RCMP responded to an incident in the community on Feb. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: Brooks RCMP)
Person killed in vehicle fire in southern Alberta
Emergency crews say a deceased person was found inside a burning vehicle. Firefighters from the Foothills, Diamond Valley and High River fire departments were called to a grass fire at 9:30 p.m. on We...
Feb 05, 2026 A fire truck from High River. (Image Credit: Town of High River)
Coaldale increasing water rates due to change by City of Lethbridge
It will be no April Fool's joke as people in Coaldale will soon find themselves paying more for water. Coaldale town council voted at its meeting on Feb. 2, 2026, to increase water consumption rates f...
Feb 05, 2026 Coaldale Town Council has moved to increase water rates as of April 1, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Over 100 athletes from Lethbridge area competing in Alberta Winter Games
Southern Alberta will be well-represented at a major provincial competition. The Alberta Winter Games are set to take place Feb. 13-16, 2026, in the Lakeland Region in northern Alberta. Susan Eymann, ...
Feb 05, 2026 The 2026 Alberta Winter Games take place Feb. 13-16 in northern Alberta. (Image Credit: Lakeland Region 2026 Alberta Winter Games)
Lethbridge was first Canadian community to hit 20 degrees in 2026
It may still be winter for some time, but that did not stop southern Alberta from having a warm, spring day. The Weather Network says Lethbridge was the first community in the country to see its tempe...
Feb 05, 2026 Chinook winds brought unusually high temperatures to southern Alberta on Feb. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: (c) Belish | Dreamstime.com)
City of Lethbridge repairing potholes & small utility trench
City of Lethbridge crews are taking advantage of the milder-than-normal February.The Transportation Operations Department is out fixing potholes throughout the community.Local asphalt plants close dur...
Feb 04, 2026 The City of Lethbridge is conducting pothole repair work this month. (Image Credit: (c) Bertoldwerkmann | Dreamstime.com)
Ag Expo returns in Lethbridge Feb. 25-27
Southern Alberta's largest and longest-running agricultural trade show is coming back this month.Taking place at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre from Feb. 25-27, more than 300 exhibitors ...
Feb 04, 2026 Photo of the 2025 edition of Ag Expo. The event returns Feb. 25-27, 2026, at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. (Image Credit: Excite Lethbridge)
Hundreds protest controversial figure Frances Widdowson at U of L
UPDATE (Feb. 5, 2026): The University of Lethbridge has provided the following statement on Frances Widdowson's presence on campus, the protest and the trespass notice it issued to her:"Earlier today,...
Feb 04, 2026 Protesters confront Frances Widdowson at the University of Lethbridge, Feb. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)