Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Grant-Funded LED retrofitting brings new light to County administration building
The Lethbridge County administration building has received a new LED lighting system, thanks to a grant from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). By replacing the previous fluorescent/t...
Jan 29, 2026 Lethbridge County Council Chambers (Image Credit: Lethbridge County)
'Several months' of Whoop-Up Drive maintenance set for 2026
Drivers can once again expect some delays later this year as they cross the coulees.The City of Lethbridge has announced that it will commence with an "important" maintenance project on Whoop-Up Drive...
Jan 28, 2026 Whoop-Up Drive at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge traffic camera)
LPS warns of business fraud after recent incident
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says a local business was defrauded out of nearly $20,000, and they are offering tips to prevent further scams. On Jan. 15, 2026, they say a company received three ...
Jan 28, 2026 The Lethbridge Police Service is advising of a business scam that recently occurred in the community. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Over 100 employers attending Lethbridge Polytechnic career fair Thursday
If you are looking for a new job or maybe a whole new career direction, Lethbridge Polytechnic will be the place to be. The Polytechnic is hosting a career fair for students and alumni on Thursday, Ja...
Jan 28, 2026 Lethbridge Polytechnic is hosting a career fair on Jan. 29, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Glow Lethbridge supported 20+ organizations at 2025 festival
The public not only got to enjoy extravagant light displays, but also helped out several non-profit organizations. Excite Lethbridge has announced that more than 15,000 tickets were sold for the 2025 ...
Jan 28, 2026 Excite Lethbridge presents a cheque to the Ronald McDonald Foundation for its volunteer efforts at the 2025 edition of Glow Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Excite Lethbridge)
Vote for your favourite colours for two new Lethbridge playgrounds
The City of Lethbridge wants your input on the design of two new playgrounds.Crews are replacing the play structures this summer in Cougar Park in the Uplands neighbourhood on the north side and Lafay...
Jan 28, 2026 One of the proposed colour schemes for the new playground at Cougar Park in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
City of Lethbridge launching VR tours of facilities
There is now a new educational way to explore city facilities. Asheley Cowie, Education and Outreach Lead for Infrastructure Services at the City of Lethbridge, says she and her team have developed vi...
Jan 28, 2026 A City of Lethbridge employee demonstrates the VR facility tours inside the city hall. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Over 40 projects & services to be showcased at Lethbridge's Community Conversation
This might be your best chance to learn more about what the City of Lethbridge and its community partners are working on. The Community Conversation takes place Thursday, Jan. 29, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. ...
Jan 27, 2026 The Community Conversation takes place at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Alberta population projected to surpass B.C. by 2050: Stats Canada
Within the next 24 years, Alberta could become Canada's third-largest province by population. Statistics Canada has released its latest set of population projections, offering low, medium, and high-gr...
Jan 27, 2026 Welcome to Alberta sign. The province is projected to become the third-largest province in Canada by population by 2050, overtaking B.C. (Image Credit: (c) Paulbradyphoto | Dreamstime.com)
Lethbridge firefighters exiting Alberta Federation of Labour, calls for president's resignation
A major move by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).A letter from IAFF Local 237 (Lethbridge Fire Fighters) President Brent Nunweiler to the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has le...
Jan 27, 2026 Unionized firefighters in Lethbridge intend to leave the Alberta Federation of Labour. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)