Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge high school students attend annual business school event
A small group of Lethbridge high school students will be at the University of Lethbridge Friday learning new skills from the Dhillon School of Business.Heather Harty, the Manager of Community Partners...
May 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Foodie Fest makes another return this Summer to downtown Lethbridge
If you consider yourself a 'foodie' or just love food truck cuisine, you're in luck.Back for a fifth straight year, Foodie Fest put on by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, makes its return next Tuesday.Mar...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Downtown Lethbridge BRZ)
U of L begins construction on gathering place on campus for students, staff
For some students, the pressures of university or being long distances away from families can be stressful. With that in mind, the U of L has begun construction on a project they're calling The Grove....
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Council adopts annual mill rate in the Town of Coalhurst
This year's mill rates have been set for the Town of Coalhurst, and some good news, a slight decrease from last year for residential properties. The new rate for 2026 will be just under 6.93, down fro...
May 21, 2026
Former board chair receives first posthumous honorary degree from U of L
A former board chair at the University of Lethbridge will be honoured posthumously by the post-secondary institution next week.Dean Gallimore is credited with being a key decision maker including the ...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Lethbridge mayor addresses EMS wages for LFES ambulance staff
As the City of Lethbridge weighs its options for its integrated EMS model, the mayor is also emphasizing the importantance and value of employees within the organization.In a press release Wednesday, ...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Question arises at Community Issues Committee over weekend encampment calls
An encampment response and outreach team set up through the City of Lethbridge continues its work with the community's unhoused. Based on funding, it's limited in its reach, especially on weekends, wh...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
City moves ahead with planned upgrades to Wastewater Treatment Plant
With its wastewater treatment plant running at close to capacity, the City of Lethbridge is moving forward on some planned $285 million in upgrades. Work to the facility, last done during the 80's, wo...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Canadian College World Series games re-located from Spitz Stadium
The first-ever Canadian Grand Slam of Baseball event opens Thursday in Lethbridge, but the Canadian College World Series games, which were to take centre stage at Spitz Stadium, have now been moved ac...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Bulls Baseball Club)
ER in Fort Macleod to be shut down until this evening
The emergency department at the Fort Macleod Health Centre will be closed to the public until 8 p.m. this evening.In a statement, Alberta Health Services said the closure is due to an unexpected clini...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)