Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Nenshi says not sending voter cards due to postal strike could affect Lethbridge-West by-election
Alberta Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi says a decision not to mail out voter registration cards due to the Canada Post strike could hurt turnout in a provincial by-election that's been called for a w...
Nov 26, 2024

'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine
Heavy snow didn't stop a steady stream of voters in Crowsnest Pass from casting ballots Monday in favour of bringing King Coal back to this scenic rocky patch of Alberta's southwest. The issue has pol...
Nov 25, 2024

Lethbridge couple creating fund to support rural student teachers, donations needed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pair of retired teachers looks to do their part to support the next generation of educators.Toby and Bernadine Boulet hope to get Paving Roads to Success off of the ground. It is a ...
Nov 25, 2024

City of Lethbridge activates snow routes Monday, what you need to know
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Snow routes have been activated in Lethbridge for the first time this season.The activation took effect at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024.When this happens, vehicles that are ...
Nov 25, 2024

Online voting underway for Blood Tribe elections
STANDOFF, AB - Members of a local First Nation will choose their new chief and council this week.Online voting is now underway for the Blood Tribe elections.A new chief is guaranteed as Roy Fox is not...
Nov 25, 2024

'We need an industry': Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mine
It's been more than 40 years since coal was king in the scenic Crowsnest Pass of southwestern Alberta, but a referendum vote Monday could sway a contentious debate on bringing it back. The Municipalit...
Nov 25, 2024

'Help Portrait' to offer free professional family photos in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You will soon be able to take your family for a free professional photo. The 12th annual Help Portrait Day will take place on December 14, 2024, in Lethbridge. A team of 40 volunteers...
Nov 24, 2024

Christmas Hope campaign collecting toy donations at Glow Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You and your family can take in spectacular displays of lights while also helping out a good cause.The Christmas Hope campaign will have a Donations Table at this year's Glow Lethbrid...
Nov 22, 2024

Lethbridge to host engagement on irrigation & water use
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is reviewing legislation impacting water use and people in southern Alberta can voice their opinions.In recent years, population and economic growth, water vari...
Nov 22, 2024

Snowfall Warning issued for Lethbridge and surrounding areas
Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say a long period of snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 35 cm is expected in the city of Lethbridge and surrounding areas.Meteorologists s...
Nov 22, 2024