Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

FlixBus, already in Lethbridge and The Hat expanding east
An already established regional transit provider that serves three cities here in the South is looking to broaden its reach, starting next month.FlixBus will add Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Brandon and ...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: FlixBus)

Heinen Family donates 100K to cardiac care at Chinook Regional
The Cardiac Care unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital is getting a financial boost after it received a sizeable donation towards its Bringing Hearts Home campaign.The hospital's foundation, which ove...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation)

U of L prof earns accolade for unwavering support, commitment
A U of L professor will be recognized during next month's convocation ceremonies for what the post-secondary institute is calling "her unwavering support and commitment to student growth."In making th...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)

Open fire ban in place for Lethbridge River Valley
With the recent spell of drier weather, the City has decided to issue a fire ban for all open fires for a large section of the Lethbridge region."Current conditions, including warmer temperatures and ...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Pattison Media)

Excite Lethbridge names Whoop-Up Parade Marshall
Excite Lethbridge has announced its choice of grand marshall for this year's Whoop-Up Days Parade in August.In accepting the role, longtime community volunteer and philanthropist Knud Peterson said he...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Pattison Media)

Whispering Winds Village marks 15 years in Pincher Creek
Whispering Winds Village is marking 15 years as part of the Pincher Creek community, celebrating the residents, families, and staff who have shaped the Village along the way. To recognize the mileston...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 104869575 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com)

Lethbridge, small town Alberta key to province's economy
Alberta's Jobs minister believes Alberta has the strongest economy in the country.However, Joseph Schow said that can only happen if communities, like Lethbridge, are given the tools they need to thri...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Province of Alberta)

2024 Financial report earns award for Coaldale
Staff with the Town of Coaldale have been honoured with a prestigious award.It's received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: (Photo credit: Dreamstime))

Egress Roadway Construction Underway
The City of Lethbridge is indicating that construction has started on a temporary gravel access road connecting Great Bear Boulevard West to Metis Trail West. Back in November, Transportation and Tran...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: (Photo credit: Dreamstime))

Innovation, creativity highlighted during recent awards
Economic development in our part of the province continues to thrive.That's the sentiment of the Economic Developers of Alberta and its regional arm, Economic Development Lethbridge.Earlier this month...
Apr 28, 2026 EDL Interim CEO Ben Young accepting the Alex Metcalfe Award (Best in Show) Innovative Approach to Economic Development. (Image Credit: Economic Development Lethbridge)