Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Rain barrel rebate program approved by Coaldale Council
COALDALE, AB - Residents in a southern Alberta town will soon be able to benefit from a rain barrel rebate program.During its meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, Coaldale Council voted unanimously to imp...
May 17, 2024
Deal signed to create medical school program at U of L
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) and University of Calgary (U of C) have come together to train more doctors in the southern city.The post-secondary schools have signed a Memoran...
May 17, 2024
Patios and Parklets returns to downtown for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the weather gets warmer, patios are going to start popping up around downtown Lethbridge.The City's annual patio and parklet program is back for 2024, which they say helps business...
May 16, 2024
Watermain replacement project along 11 Street South to start next week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents and businesses along 11 Street South will see an improvement to their water service infrastructure this summer.The City of Lethbridge is replacing the watermain along 11 Str...
May 16, 2024
Block party returning to downtown Lethbridge this summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Get set to party in downtown!The 6th Street Block Party is set to return to Lethbridge after a successful first outing in 2023. This year's event is set for Saturday, June 15, 2024 fr...
May 16, 2024
U of L receives grant to train students in data science
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has new funding to train students in data science.The school has received a $1.65 million grant over six years from the Natural Sciences and Engi...
May 16, 2024
Diabetes Canada to host fundraising and donation event in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Diabetes Canada is holding its Drive Up and Donate event this weekend.This Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2024, the organization is asking Lethbridge residents to donate gently used ...
May 16, 2024
Tourism Lethbridge highlights local attractions during VIP bus tours
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local attractions were in the spotlight this week.On Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Tourism Lethbridge hosted VIP (Visitor Information Provider) Tours. Frontline workers...
May 16, 2024
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Alberta
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of Southern Alberta, beginning on May 16, 2024.Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may...
May 16, 2024
Over $25 million in contraband tobacco seized in Alberta so far this year
Officials say a series of investigations into contraband tobacco has lead to several major seizures in 2024, including two that are among the largest in the province's history.The Alberta Gaming Liquo...
May 16, 2024