Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-Thon returns Feb. 12
Pattison Media's B93.3FM and WILD 95.5 will be among the local radio stations raising money for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF). The 16th Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-Thon is set...
Feb 06, 2026 The 16th Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-Thon is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Image Credit: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation)
Grand opening for Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute's dedicated space
Junior high and high school students in southern Alberta can experience hands-on learning while earning both high school and post-secondary credits. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute (SACI) he...
Feb 06, 2026 SACI student Cyra Graf and local dignitaries cut the ribbon on the school's new facility in Lethbridge, Feb. 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge County issues fire restriction
The warm temperatures, sustained winds, and a lack of precipitation mean fire restrictions are back in effect. Lethbridge County issued the fire restriction at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, saying the...
Feb 06, 2026 Lethbridge County issued a fire restriction on Feb. 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge returning to balanced real estate market
The new year kicked off a bit slower than usual for real estate in Lethbridge. The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) reports that 77 transactions closed in January 2026, which is down by 41.2 per...
Feb 06, 2026 House for sale sign. A new report shows that Lethbridge is returning to a more balanced real estate market. (Image Credit: (c) Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com)
Lethbridge needs 10,800 new homes by 2045: report
A new report shows that there is demand for people to live and do business in Lethbridge, but we will need more infrastructure to make that happen.The City of Lethbridge Commercial and Industrial Stud...
Feb 05, 2026 A new report showcases the development opportunities and challenges Lethbridge is expected to face in the coming years. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Netflix's 'Can This Love Be Translated' showcases southern Alberta
A new Korean romantic comedy series travels around the globe and spends some time in Alberta. "Can This Love Be Translated?" premiered on Netflix on Jan. 16, 2026. The character, Joo Ho-jin, is descri...
Feb 05, 2026 Can This Love Be Translated? features several locations in Alberta. (Image Credit: Netflix)
Brooks man charged with causing 'significant damage' to home
The RCMP has arrested a man following an incident in Brooks.Just before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, officers warned the public of a heavy police presence on the 200 block of Ingram Park Drive.They...
Feb 05, 2026 The Brooks RCMP responded to an incident in the community on Feb. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: Brooks RCMP)
Person killed in vehicle fire in southern Alberta
Emergency crews say a deceased person was found inside a burning vehicle. Firefighters from the Foothills, Diamond Valley and High River fire departments were called to a grass fire at 9:30 p.m. on We...
Feb 05, 2026 A fire truck from High River. (Image Credit: Town of High River)
Coaldale increasing water rates due to change by City of Lethbridge
It will be no April Fool's joke as people in Coaldale will soon find themselves paying more for water. Coaldale town council voted at its meeting on Feb. 2, 2026, to increase water consumption rates f...
Feb 05, 2026 Coaldale Town Council has moved to increase water rates as of April 1, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Over 100 athletes from Lethbridge area competing in Alberta Winter Games
Southern Alberta will be well-represented at a major provincial competition. The Alberta Winter Games are set to take place Feb. 13-16, 2026, in the Lakeland Region in northern Alberta. Susan Eymann, ...
Feb 05, 2026 The 2026 Alberta Winter Games take place Feb. 13-16 in northern Alberta. (Image Credit: Lakeland Region 2026 Alberta Winter Games)