Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026
A new report indicates that southern Alberta might not be facing the severity of droughts in had for the last few years.The Alberta Government's Water Supply Outlook predicts "Normal to above normal M...
Feb 19, 2026 File photo of an irrigation system on a farm in southern Alberta. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
86% of southern Albertans have a family doctor: report
New provincial reports show a growing number of residents who live south of Calgary are connected to a primary care provider. The Alberta Government's new Health System Dashboard shows that 86 per cen...
Feb 19, 2026 File photo of HAIG Medical Clinic in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Two charged with uttering threats in Crowsnest Pass
The RCMP has apprehended two people after an incident in a bar in southwestern Alberta.Officers were called to the Grand Union tavern in Coleman on Monday, Feb. 16, on reports of a disturbance.They sa...
Feb 18, 2026 The RCMP has arrested two people following an incident in Crowsnest Pass. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge athletes, coaches & builders honoured at Achievement Awards
The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) is recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the world of sports this past year. It announced the winners of the 16th Lethbridge Sport Council Ach...
Feb 18, 2026 Many of the winners of the Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards, Feb. 18, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
2026 Green Shirt Day campaign launches with new logo unveil
People are once again invited to do their part to support organ and tissue donation.Green Shirt Day has launched its 2026 campaign with the theme, "One Decision Can Create a Lasting Ripple Effect."Tak...
Feb 18, 2026 The 2026 Green Shirt Day campaign has launched with a new logo. (Image Credit: Green Shirt Day)
Lethbridge region's population could grow 51% by 2050
Statistics Canada is forecasting high population growth in part of southern Alberta. It has released its population projections for census divisions and subdivisions by 2050. The southernmost part of ...
Feb 18, 2026 Oki sign in Lethbridge. Statistics Canada has released new population projections for the region. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Five individuals in Medicine Hat, including youths, face several charges after a robbery
The Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a robbery attempt on Friday at about 10:46 p.m., located in the 700 block of Seventh Street Southwest. Following the report, police say that a ...
Feb 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File Photo/CHAT News)
Fire destroys two homes in west Lethbridge
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Service (LFES) is continuing to investigate a house fire on the west side. They were called at around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to Kensington Road West in the Garry ...
Feb 17, 2026 Photo of house fire along Kensington Road West on Feb. 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Garrett Reid)
28 Southern Albertans earn medals at Alberta Winter Games
It was a successful outing by local athletes at a major provincial competition. The 2026 Alberta Winter Games wrapped up in the northern Lakeland Region on Monday, Feb. 16. More than 100 competitors f...
Feb 17, 2026 The opening ceremonies of the 2026 Alberta Winter Games (Image Credit: Tiny Trio Photography)
Southern Alberta under a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday for all of southern Alberta. In the Medicine Hat area, periods of snow are expected to start in the morning, with blowing sn...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Screenshot from Environment Canada)