Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
ULethbridge to commend Alberta Archeologist with honorary degree
The University of Lethbridge is seeking to recognize an Alberta archaeologist for his devotion to preserving the province's history.The university will be presenting Robert Dawe with an honorary Docto...
Apr 20, 2026 Robert Dawe (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Tourism report shows steady growth in visits to Lethbridge
Tourism Lethbridge is marking National Tourism Week (April 20-24) by highlighting the role tourism plays in the local economy following the release of its annual report.The "Power of Tourism" report, ...
Apr 20, 2026 Galt Museum, Lethbridge. Lethbridge, Alberta. (Image Credit: ID 221226489 © Jeff Whyte | Dreamstime.com)
County of Lethbridge offering 2026 scholarships and bursaries
The County of Lethbridge is offering scholarships and bursaries to support residents pursuing post-secondary studies.The county says it will deliver the scholarships and bursaries through two programs...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now Staff)
Outstanding library service honoured at annual READ Awards
Chinook Arch is celebrating the region's public libraries and has awarded the first ever Gillian Watkinson Doing a Lot with a Little Award.Chinook Arch officials say libraries in southwestern Alberta ...
Apr 20, 2026 2026 READ Group: (from left to right) Dothlyn McFarlene (Chinook Arch Associate Director), Robin Hepher (Chinook Arch Executive Director), Jay Sawatzky (Claresholm Public Library Manager), Mary Lou Nichols (Jim and Mary Kearl Library of Cardston Manager), Nikki Francis (Glenwood Municipal Library Manager), Stephanie Humphreys (Magrath Public Library Manager), Jennifer McDevitt (Lethbridge Public Library Online Services Librarian), Kelsey Chic (Carmangay and District Municipal Library Manager), Kindra Birss (Coaldale Public Library Manager), Darryl Christensen (Chinook Arch Board Chair) (Image Credit: Chinook Arch Regional Library System)
Stitch It Forward celebrates 5th Anniversary
The Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge celebrated its fifth anniversary on Saturday, April 18.Organizers say 40 people helped work on various projects, including 190 fidget toys and 80 placemats....
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Stitch it Forward)
Police charge two people with weapons and drug offences
Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female with numerous weapons and drug offences after seizing loaded firearms from a vehicle and westside home. On April 17, police initiated an investigation ...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Temporary closure at Milk River emergency department
Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Milk River Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Apr...
Apr 20, 2026
Over 100 Farming Smarter trials and projects planned for record-breaking 2026
Farming Smarter has announced a record breaking number of projects planned for the remainder of 2026. Officials say the non-profit's research teams already have 186 trials taking place this year on 10...
Apr 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Farming Smarter)
Volunteer Lethbridge celebrating National Volunteer Week with multiple events
Volunteer Lethbridge is recognizing the contributions and impact of local volunteers with several upcoming events.April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week, and Volunteer Lethbridge is following the them...
Apr 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Volunteer Lethbridge)
Indigenous-led recovery community opens on Blood Tribe
A new Indigenous-led recovery community is now open in southern Alberta.The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community offers 75 beds at no cost, with land-based treatment for those strugglin...
Apr 18, 2026 L-R: Joseph Schow, MLA for Cardston-Siksika; Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction; Danielle Smith, Premier; Chief Traveller Plaited Hair, Crystal Day Chief, Blood Tribe Department of Health; Kash Shade, CEO, Blood Tribe Department of Health; Councillor Marcel Weasel Head, board chair, Blood Tribe Department of Health. (Image Credit: Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)