Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Registration open for Miners Days Parade in Coalhurst
COALHURST, AB - Anyone looking to be a part of the Miners Days Parade in Coalhurst can now apply to do so. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024.Entry to the parade is free, but the To...
Jun 13, 2024
Cross-country project involving U of L researchers receives major funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A partnership between 10 post-secondary institutions in Canada involving three University of Lethbridge (U of L) Faculty of Fine Arts researchers has received a significant grant. The...
Jun 13, 2024
'Serious incident involving a bear' reported in Waterton, area closure in effect
WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK, AB - Parks Canada is advising that a section of a national park in southern Alberta is closed until further notice.They say there was a serious incident involving a bear ...
Jun 12, 2024
Normal summer weather forecast in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Environment Canada says we should not expect a season of weather that is too far out of the norm.Meteorologist Brian Proctor says the spring in southern Alberta was a bit more unpredi...
Jun 12, 2024
Mary Tilleman named new principal of St. Patrick School in Taber
TABER, AB - St. Patrick School in Taber has a new principal.On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division announced that Mary Tilleman will become the school's new principal.Ti...
Jun 12, 2024
City of Lethbridge holding series of environmental education events
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is holding a series of environmental education events.The City's Parks & Cemeteries and Water, Wastewater & Stormwater teams are hosting a series of eve...
Jun 12, 2024
Galt Museum and Fort Whoop-Up appoint new CEO
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new person is in charge of two of Lethbridge's cultural and historical centres.Dr. Sarah Newstead has been named the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for both the Galt...
Jun 12, 2024
Coutts murder-conspiracy trial continues with more testimony from undercover officer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A female undercover officer is set to continue her testimony at a trial for two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.Anthony Olienic...
Jun 12, 2024
City of Lethbridge to provide over $1 million in contingency funding for supportive housing project
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A housing project on the city's north side has received funding from Lethbridge City Council.Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 voted unanimously to provide the Lethbri...
Jun 11, 2024
Lethbridge's Dara Greig drafted by PWHL Montreal in 2024 draft
A Lethbridge hockey player will get her chance to shine on a major stage.On June 11, 2024, Dara Greig was drafted by Montreal in the fourth round of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Draft...
Jun 11, 2024