Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Road closures and detours for Pride Parade Saturday
The annual Pride Parade returns to downtown Lethbridge this Saturday, June 20. City officials note, the route and road closures are the same as last year. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Stafford Driv...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)

Family Fishing Day Saturday at Magrath Fishing Pond in Jubilee Park
It's Father Day Weekend, and if you're a youngster looking to do something with Dad, the Magrath & District Recreation Committee has a suggestion - drop by Family Fishing Day Saturday (June 20) fr...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 211284309 © Aleksandr Zamuruev | Dreamstime.com)

May home sales up year-over-year; down year-to-date in Lethbridge Region
Home sales in the Bridge City were up 2.5 percent last month when compared to May 2025, according to the latest figures from the Lethbridge & District Association of Realtors. 202 purchases were r...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 3684287 © Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com)

New route changes coming to Lethbridge Transit June 24th
Some changes are coming, starting next Wednesday, June 24th, for Lethbridge Transit users that will impact all cityLINK routes. #1 Gold, #2 Blue, #3 Green, and #4 Orange will be getting schedule adjus...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)

City, Polytechnic students monitor Henderson Lake for algae
With the warmer weather, the City of Lethbridge is stepping up efforts to keep algae, at bay, particularly at Henderson Lake.Jackie Cardinal, the City's Parks Natural Resource Coordinator, explains th...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge Facebook)

Community Issues Committee approves funding for proposed Streets Alive men's shelter
Although it still needs formal approval, Streets Alive will be receiving just under $597,000 from the City of Lethbridge towards construction of a new men's recovery shelter.The $3.5 million project o...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Streets Alive Mission)

Oldman Watershed Council to hold 2026 Annual General Meeting
Local residents are encouraged to join the Oldman Watershed Council for an afternoon of updates, reflection, and connection.The OWC will share important achievements from across the Oldman watershed, ...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: OWC)

Polytechnic student wins silver at Skills Canada competition
A post-secondary student from Lethbridge Polytechnic has been recognized with a silver medal at a recent national skills competition. Second-year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship student Bran...
Jun 18, 2026 Brandon Slingerland (Image Credit: Supplied)

Coal mining debate will not be on October's referendum ballot: Alberta Premier
October's provincial referendum will not include a question on whether or not to approve coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. That fact was confirmed yesterday by Premier Danielle...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 42753068 © Khatawut Chaemchamras | Dreamstime.com)

Alberta's Child and Youth advocate lobbies for more data collection on homeless youth
Alberta's Child and Youth advocate would like to see more data collection by the Province as it relates to youth homelessness. Terri Pelton, in releasing a 40-page report Wednesday, said she found it ...
Jun 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime Xl 10401063.jpg)