Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Province hosting Budget 2025 town halls for southern Albertans
Southern Albertans can learn more about the proposed provincial budget at a pair of town hall meetings.The Government of Alberta is hosting the meetings to give residents details about aspects of Budg...
Mar 17, 2025

New website helps U of L students find free food
A University of Lethbridge student has launched a new website designed to tackle food insecurity and food waste on campus.SnackRadar, created by Ankit Mukherjee, connects students with free food from ...
Mar 17, 2025

Lethbridge man wanted on drug trafficking warrants
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in finding a wanted man.They say Leon Steven Cugnet, 51, has two outstanding warrants for possession of a controlled substance for the purpo...
Mar 17, 2025

Lethbridge drug overdose deaths lowest since 2019
While any deaths due to drug consumption are too many, a new report shows things in Lethbridge continue to trend in the right direction.The Government of Alberta has updated its substance use surveill...
Mar 17, 2025

Rotary Club announces $10,000 ag scholarship winners
Four young southern Albertans are getting some help on their way to their bright careers in agriculture.The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East has announced the winners of its Agricultural Scholarships, g...
Mar 15, 2025

2025 Home, Garden & Leisure Show kicks off in Lethbridge
The Southern Alberta Home, Garden & Leisure Show is on at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre, offering visitors a diverse showcase of home improvement, gardening, and lifestyle trends.Running from...
Mar 14, 2025

Carney leads 'the same Liberal government,' says Lethbridge MP
Canada has a new prime minister, but the MP for Lethbridge reminds the public that Mark Carney has never been elected by Canadians.Carney, the former Governor of the Banks of Canada and England, won t...
Mar 14, 2025

No more curbside recycling fees in Lethbridge, facility to be fully paid off
Residents of Alberta will see their bills go down a bit starting on April 1, 2025.The Government of Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program takes effect next month, which puts the cos...
Mar 14, 2025

Lethbridge man wanted on shoplifting-related warrant
UPDATE (Mar 17, 2025): The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has apprehended a man who had an outstanding warrant. They are thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge...
Mar 14, 2025

$4M announced to conserve Southern Alberta’s landscapes
Alberta's government is directing over $4 million to conservation efforts in southern Alberta, helping protect thousands of acres of grasslands, wetlands, and watersheds while supporting local farmers...
Mar 14, 2025