Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge boy brings home titles from 2026 Montana State Racquetball Tournament
A nine-year-old Lethbridge boy has earned himself multiple titles after competing at the 2026 Montana State Racquetball Tournament in Great Falls, Montana over the weekend.Makaio White was the only Ca...
Apr 13, 2026 Makaio White, 9, of Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Photo provided by Tessa White)
Survey finds strong support for tourism in South Canadian Rockies, housing concerns remain
A large majority of residents in the South Canadian Rockies say tourism is important to their communities, though many are raising concerns about housing and affordability, according to a recent surve...
Apr 13, 2026 (Image Credit: (Photo: ID 132891454 | Alberta © Andrew Matthews | Dreamstime.com))
Water work impacting 1800 block of 5 Avenue North
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say new water service installation is impacting a small portion of a busy roadway.Effective immediately, 5 Avenue North is closed between 18 Street and 19 Street ...
Apr 13, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge celebrating fifth anniversary
The Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge is celebrating its fifth anniversary.The charity organization is holding a sewing day on April 18 and inviting the public to join in the sewing, knitting, c...
Apr 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge)
SSHRC funding UofL Dean's Artist-Run Centre's history project
A project to preserve the histories of artist-run centres in Canada has received funding through a Knowledge Synthesis Grant.The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council has allocated $29,127 t...
Apr 11, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Temporary lane and sidewalk closures on Stafford Drive South
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say crane work will impact traffic and pedestrians along a portion of Stafford Drive South on Saturday, April 11. They say the project is scheduled to last for fi...
Apr 10, 2026
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden appoints new executive director
The Lethbridge and District Japanese Garden Society has appointed Jordan Jensen as the new executive director of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.Jenson recently served as director of the Heartland Training...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden-Lethbridge, Facebook)
Spring street sweeping underway in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge says residential street sweeping will begin Monday (Apr. 13) and continue on weekdays for the next eight to 12 weeks, depending on weather.Officials say signs will be posted in ...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 30688923 © Ilfede | Dreamstime.com)
Lethbridge food bank hosts 'Stuff the Van' drive for veterans
The Veterans Association Food Bank is hosting a one-day "Stuff the Van" donation drive April 18 in west Lethbridge.The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and aims to collect non-perishable food, hygien...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
SMRID Board announces winner of Division 2 election
The St. Mary River Irrigation District has announced the winner of their division 2 election.Colten Bodie will be representing Division 2 on the board, covering the space between Highway 3 and Townshi...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: St. Mary River Irrigation District)