Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Bringing Hearts Home raises $25M so far, but still needs $5M
A significant update for a local fundraiser that aims to build new cardiac care centres in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Officials from the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign have announced that nearly $25 ...
Jan 30, 2026 Chinook Regional Hospital, where a new cardiac care centre is currently being planned. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Claresholm school safely evacuated after bomb threat
UPDATE (2:55 p.m. Friday): Claresholm RCMP says the bomb threat at Willow Creek Composite High School has been deemed to be a false threat. They say it was written on a bathroom stall. The RCMP is now...
Jan 30, 2026 Willow Creek Composite High School in Claresholm has been evacuated after a bomb threat. (Image Credit: Willow Creek Composite High School on Facebook)
Blood Tribe among First Nations urging caution when travelling to U.S.
First Nations across Canada are advising Indigenous peoples to be cautious when heading south of the border. The Blood Tribe has issued an advisory to its members after the Assembly of First Nations (...
Jan 30, 2026 The Blood Tribe is urging is members to be cautious when travelling to the U.S. following recently-reported incidents. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Community invited to make a splash for Special Olympics
The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, is encouraging community members to register for the 2026 Polar Plunge and brave the cold for a cause.This year's even...
Jan 29, 2026
Police seeking assistance to locale male charged with indecent exposure
Lethbridge Police are seeking help in locating a 53-year-old male wanted on outstanding warrants in connection with an incident where he allegedly exposed himself to four females. Jensen James Fox, of...
Jan 29, 2026 Jensen James Fox, 53, of Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Grant-Funded LED retrofitting brings new light to County administration building
The Lethbridge County administration building has received a new LED lighting system, thanks to a grant from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). By replacing the previous fluorescent/t...
Jan 29, 2026 Lethbridge County Council Chambers (Image Credit: Lethbridge County)
'Several months' of Whoop-Up Drive maintenance set for 2026
Drivers can once again expect some delays later this year as they cross the coulees.The City of Lethbridge has announced that it will commence with an "important" maintenance project on Whoop-Up Drive...
Jan 28, 2026 Whoop-Up Drive at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge traffic camera)
LPS warns of business fraud after recent incident
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says a local business was defrauded out of nearly $20,000, and they are offering tips to prevent further scams. On Jan. 15, 2026, they say a company received three ...
Jan 28, 2026 The Lethbridge Police Service is advising of a business scam that recently occurred in the community. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Over 100 employers attending Lethbridge Polytechnic career fair Thursday
If you are looking for a new job or maybe a whole new career direction, Lethbridge Polytechnic will be the place to be. The Polytechnic is hosting a career fair for students and alumni on Thursday, Ja...
Jan 28, 2026 Lethbridge Polytechnic is hosting a career fair on Jan. 29, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Glow Lethbridge supported 20+ organizations at 2025 festival
The public not only got to enjoy extravagant light displays, but also helped out several non-profit organizations. Excite Lethbridge has announced that more than 15,000 tickets were sold for the 2025 ...
Jan 28, 2026 Excite Lethbridge presents a cheque to the Ronald McDonald Foundation for its volunteer efforts at the 2025 edition of Glow Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Excite Lethbridge)