Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
A large majority of Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers: poll
A poll conducted for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) said most Canadians want a carbon tax exemption for farmers.CTF released Leger polling showing 70 per cent of Canadians support the farmers...
May 28, 2024
U of L team takes on project measuring provincial snowpack
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A team of researchers from the University of Lethbridge (U of L) was recently enlisted by the provincial government to help with accurately measuring the snowpack in southern Alberta....
May 28, 2024
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of southern Alberta as of May 28, 2024. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderst...
May 28, 2024
City of Lethbridge approves funding to bid for 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge will officially make a bid to host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, voted unanimously to provide a letter of support...
May 28, 2024
Lethbridge Bulls celebrating a milestone season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks and head out to the ballpark. The Lethbridge Bulls are celebrating a major milestone this summer. The 2024 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) ...
May 28, 2024
City of Lethbridge crews using 'smoke' chemical to identify odour source
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge Water and Wastewater team is performing 'smoke' testing in the 200 Block of Mayor Magrath Drive North.The City says the tests are being done in order to determi...
May 28, 2024
AUPE hosting 'Time for Action' town halls across the province in June
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Multiple town halls are set to be held by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) this June.The meetings come as negotiations with the Alberta government, Alberta Health Serv...
May 28, 2024
More Canadians only making minimum payment on credit cards: TransUnion
Some Canadians are seeing their credit card balances grow as the cost-of-living crisis and higher interest rates eat into household budgets, a new report shows.A TransUnion report says the number of C...
May 28, 2024
Road work to create lane closures on Scenic Drive North overpass
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents are advised of some work that might impact their commute.Crews will undertake some road maintenance on the Scenic Drive North overpass, crossing over 5 Avenue North. The pro...
May 27, 2024
2024 War Amps key tags to be delivered to Lethbridge this week
The War Amps 2024 key tags are on their way to Lethbridge.The organization says that residents can expect to receive their key tags in the mail starting this week beginning May 27, 2024.Each tag is eq...
May 27, 2024