Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Vote for your favourite colours for two new Lethbridge playgrounds
The City of Lethbridge wants your input on the design of two new playgrounds.Crews are replacing the play structures this summer in Cougar Park in the Uplands neighbourhood on the north side and Lafay...
Jan 28, 2026 One of the proposed colour schemes for the new playground at Cougar Park in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
City of Lethbridge launching VR tours of facilities
There is now a new educational way to explore city facilities. Asheley Cowie, Education and Outreach Lead for Infrastructure Services at the City of Lethbridge, says she and her team have developed vi...
Jan 28, 2026 A City of Lethbridge employee demonstrates the VR facility tours inside the city hall. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Over 40 projects & services to be showcased at Lethbridge's Community Conversation
This might be your best chance to learn more about what the City of Lethbridge and its community partners are working on. The Community Conversation takes place Thursday, Jan. 29, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. ...
Jan 27, 2026 The Community Conversation takes place at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Alberta population projected to surpass B.C. by 2050: Stats Canada
Within the next 24 years, Alberta could become Canada's third-largest province by population. Statistics Canada has released its latest set of population projections, offering low, medium, and high-gr...
Jan 27, 2026 Welcome to Alberta sign. The province is projected to become the third-largest province in Canada by population by 2050, overtaking B.C. (Image Credit: (c) Paulbradyphoto | Dreamstime.com)
Lethbridge firefighters exiting Alberta Federation of Labour, calls for president's resignation
A major move by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).A letter from IAFF Local 237 (Lethbridge Fire Fighters) President Brent Nunweiler to the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has le...
Jan 27, 2026 Unionized firefighters in Lethbridge intend to leave the Alberta Federation of Labour. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Two arrested in drug trafficking investigation in Fort Macleod
The RCMP has apprehended two people who are accused of drug trafficking.Officers from the Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod detachments say they received intelligence of possible drug trafficking in For...
Jan 27, 2026 Items seized by the Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod RCMP on Jan. 23, 2026. (Image Credit: Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod RCMP)
Last week for Lethbridge businesses to submit waste reports
The City of Lethbridge is reminding business owners that the deadline for mandatory waste diversion reports is coming up quickly. They say the reports for 2025 are due on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The ...
Jan 26, 2026 The City of Lethbridge is reminding business owners about the impending deadline for mandatory waste diversion reporting. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Soup Kitchen holds dedication service for expanded facility
A local non-profit organization is now better-equipped to serve those in need. The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen recently opened its expanded facility and held a dedication service on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026....
Jan 26, 2026 Bill Ginther takes part in the dedication service for the newly-expanded Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. (Image Credit: Bill Ginther)
Missing man may have travelled to Lethbridge: RCMP
UPDATE (Monday, Jan. 26 at 12:35 p.m.): The RCMP says John Colin Dorrington has been found and is safe. Original Story: The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person. They say John Col...
Jan 26, 2026 John Colin Dorrington, 49, of High River, has been reported missing and may have been travelling to Lethbridge. (Image Credit: High River RCMP)
Medicine Hat man charged with sexual offence involving youth he employed
A 38-year-old Medicine Hat man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual contact with a child.The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) alleges that between September and December 2025, Arpit Dave ...
Jan 26, 2026 The Medicine Hat Police Service has charged a man with sex-related offences involving a child. (Image Credit: CHAT News Today)