Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
2026 Green Shirt Day campaign launches with new logo unveil
People are once again invited to do their part to support organ and tissue donation.Green Shirt Day has launched its 2026 campaign with the theme, "One Decision Can Create a Lasting Ripple Effect."Tak...
Feb 18, 2026 The 2026 Green Shirt Day campaign has launched with a new logo. (Image Credit: Green Shirt Day)
Lethbridge region's population could grow 51% by 2050
Statistics Canada is forecasting high population growth in part of southern Alberta. It has released its population projections for census divisions and subdivisions by 2050. The southernmost part of ...
Feb 18, 2026 Oki sign in Lethbridge. Statistics Canada has released new population projections for the region. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Five individuals in Medicine Hat, including youths, face several charges after a robbery
The Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a robbery attempt on Friday at about 10:46 p.m., located in the 700 block of Seventh Street Southwest. Following the report, police say that a ...
Feb 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo/CHAT News)
Fire destroys two homes in west Lethbridge
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Service (LFES) is continuing to investigate a house fire on the west side. They were called at around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to Kensington Road West in the Garry ...
Feb 17, 2026 Photo of house fire along Kensington Road West on Feb. 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Garrett Reid)
28 Southern Albertans earn medals at Alberta Winter Games
It was a successful outing by local athletes at a major provincial competition. The 2026 Alberta Winter Games wrapped up in the northern Lakeland Region on Monday, Feb. 16. More than 100 competitors f...
Feb 17, 2026 The opening ceremonies of the 2026 Alberta Winter Games (Image Credit: Tiny Trio Photography)
Southern Alberta under a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday for all of southern Alberta. In the Medicine Hat area, periods of snow are expected to start in the morning, with blowing sn...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Screenshot from Environment Canada)
City of Lethbridge service level changes for Family Day
The City of Lethbridge is advising residents that some of its facilities will be closed or operating with reduced hours on the upcoming statutory holiday. It has announced the following service level ...
Feb 15, 2026 The City of Lethbridge has announced service level changes for Family Day on Feb. 16, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Family Day activities in Lethbridge
Monday, Feb. 16, is the latest statutory holiday, and there is plenty for families in Lethbridge to do. City of Lethbridge - Free Family Day Skating The City of Lethbridge's Recreation & Culture d...
Feb 14, 2026 There are many fun, free and family-friendly activities in Lethbridge for Family Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Coaldale's Birds of Prey receives $1 million for new Environmental Learning Centre
A local bird sanctuary is set to receive its largest-ever government funding contribution. The provincial government is giving $1 million to the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation under its Alberta Comm...
Feb 13, 2026 The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale. (Image Credit: Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation)
Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon far surpasses fundraising goal
A local fundraiser in support of healthcare services smashed its goal. On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, radio hosts from six local stations volunteered for the 16th Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-T...
Feb 13, 2026 Local radio hosts, including Pattison Media's Nevin Sereda and Cody Kells, celebrate the $446,384 fundraising total for the 16th Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-A-Thon. (Image Credit: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation)