Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Rachael Thomas accepting applications for Youth Advisory Board
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas is now accepting applications for her 2025/2026 Youth Advisory Board.The board is open to youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who live in the Lethbridge r...
Feb 12, 2025

Two from Brooks win $100,000
A pair of close friends will share a six-figure prize.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says Joanne Smyth and Yvonne Durnford had the winning ticket in the December 14 WESTERN 649 EXTRA dr...
Feb 12, 2025

HALO Air Ambulance unveils new flagship helicopter
HALO Air Ambulance revealed a new flagship helicopter Tuesday evening that features better internals for improved reliability and a distinctive orange and blue colour scheme.This marks the first time ...
Feb 12, 2025

U of L Students' Union says operating grant cut 20% under UCP, calls for funding restoration
The president of the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) is asking for the Government of Alberta to increase funding following years of cuts.Maleeka Thomas says, since the election of the ...
Feb 11, 2025

City of Lethbridge looking for volunteers for ESS Team
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge residents are invited to join the City of Lethbridge's Emergency Social Services (ESS) team.ESS works to make sure that individuals and families impacted by crises receive ...
Feb 11, 2025

Three appointed to Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three new members have been added to Lethbridge Polytechnic's Board of Governors.On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Polytechnic announced that Coral Skiba, Dr. Ibrahim Turay and Jaron...
Feb 11, 2025

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: February 10-16, 2025
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There's plenty to do around Lethbridge this week, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Paradise Lost - February 10-14, 2025The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts is pu...
Feb 10, 2025

Medicine Hat woman wins $500K in WCLC draw
A Medicine Hat woman has won $500,000 from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation.Janice Adams won the cash on the WCLC's Daily Grand in the Nov. 14 draw."I checked [the ticket] on the app a couple of...
Feb 10, 2025

Hurricanes dominate Raiders, Rebels for back-to-back wins
The Lethbridge Hurricanes won both of their games on the weekend in dominant fashion.February 7 vs. Prince Albert RaidersIn the first game of their two-game set, the Hurricanes welcomed the East Divis...
Feb 10, 2025

Sentencing date for final accused in 2022 Coutts blockade to be set in two weeks
The last outstanding case tied to the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade is likely to be wrapped up in early March with the sentencing of one of the men convicted.Alex Van Herk, who was found guilty ...
Feb 10, 2025