Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Community heroes and first responders reunited after cardiac arrest save
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say a recent survivor reunion is another powerful reminder that cardiac arrest can be survivable when people act quickly and work together. The city says Ralph Ar...
Apr 18, 2026 First aid. CPR. First aid training. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - CPR. (Image Credit: ID 98736359 © Wellphotos | Dreamstime.com)
Leth's Vibe & Chill: Electro Edition 2006 taking place at Pulse Nightclub May 1
The BIPOC Foundation is holding an event next month showcasing multicultural electro entertainment.Leth's Vibe & Chill: Electro Edition will feature a curated lineup of regional electro artists wh...
Apr 18, 2026 (Image Credit: BIPOC Foundation)
Temporary closures on Stafford Drive South for crane operations
City of Lethbridge officials say crane activity will once again require temporary traffic and pedestrian adjustments along Stafford Drive South on Saturday, April 18. Officials say the work is expecte...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
Alberta government announces modern health centre to replace Cardston hospital
Alberta's government has announced a $74 million investment over three years to develop a new health centre in Cardston, expanding access to urgent and acute care in southern Alberta.Provincial offici...
Apr 17, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones announced funding to support a new rural health centre in southern Alberta. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YouTube screenshot)
Lethbridge film festival showcases global and local talent
The fourth annual Lethbridge International Film Festival is underway from Friday, April 17, to Monday April 20.Organizers say the event features more than 70 films from 18 countries, including 13 loca...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Downtown Lethbridge BRZ-Facebook page)
Lethbridge amputee mentoring youth at Edmonton seminar
A Lethbridge man is helping support young amputees at a seminar in Edmonton over the weekend.Twenty-two-year-old Jay Berner, who was born without his hand, is taking on a mentorship role as a counsell...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: The War Amps-Facebook page)
Tourism Lethbridge shares findings from 2025 report
Tourism Lethbridge has released a report showcasing some of their successes and struggles from 2025.The report notes that while visitor spending remains relatively stable, only dipping down 0.7 per ce...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Tourism Lethbridge)
Commercial vehicle rollover
Lethbridge Police are currently at the scene of a commercial vehicle rollover at the intersection of Highway 3 and 43 Street. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.
Apr 17, 2026
Raging Grannies Street Rally protests immigration referendum questions
The Lethbridge Raging Grannies are back at it on April 17, with a street rally to protest several questions in the October 2026 referendum.The referendum will ask several questions centered around imm...
Apr 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Raging Grannies)
Fort Macleod emergency department to temporarily close
Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed on April 16 at 7 p.m. to April 17...
Apr 16, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN file photo)