Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre to undergo major expansion
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Provincial funding has been allocated to an expansion project for the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre.The Alberta government has partnered with the Lethbridge Housing Authority...
Jul 24, 2024

Committee to discuss workload of Lethbridge city councillors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - We could soon get a better picture of how much work city councillors in Lethbridge actually do.At the Lethbridge City Council meeting on July 23, 2024, members voted unanimously to di...
Jul 24, 2024

Alberta NDP seeking candidate for Lethbridge-West by-election
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (8:20 a.m. Wednesday): The Alberta NDP has confirmed that leader Naheed Nenshi will not be running in the Lethbridge-West by-election. He currently does not hold a seat in the ...
Jul 24, 2024

$1 million provincial grant to support SAAG upgrades
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) has received more funding for its upcoming renovations.The facility has been approved for a $1 million grant from the Government of Alberta's C...
Jul 24, 2024

RCMP investigating fatal collison on Highway 3
UPDATE: July 24, 2024 - 1:35 p.m. Crowsnest Pass RCMP is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 3. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, police were called to the area of Highway 3 and 80 Street around 2:30 ...
Jul 23, 2024

City of Lethbridge approves four redevelopment project applications
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has approved multiple applications for the Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Program (TRIP).The program promotes new construction or major renovation of medium-...
Jul 23, 2024

Lethbridge School Division reacts to provincial funding announcement
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division has issued a statement regarding a major education funding announcement from the Alberta Government.On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the province announced th...
Jul 23, 2024

Lethbridge City Council approves bid for 2026 Memorial Cup
Lethbridge City Council is supporting the City's bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, voted to provide $1.25 million and a letter of support to the Spor...
Jul 23, 2024

Lethbridge Police requesting help to locate escaped prisoner
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is warning the public of an escaped convict.On July 23, 2024, police received information from the Lethbridge Correctional Center advising a prison...
Jul 23, 2024

Seasons Lethbridge Gardens supports Food Bank through a unique spaghetti-eating contest
Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community has once again made efforts to support the Lethbridge Food Bank Society. Between July 1 and 12, 2024, Seasons Lethbridge Gardens hosted "One Can Make a ...
Jul 23, 2024