Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Researchers studying recovery of Waterton plant life post-2017 Kenow wildfire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2017 Kenow wildfire left a major mark on Waterton Lakes National Park. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) have been monitoring plant life at the park to see how ...
Apr 10, 2024
#SlowYourRoll campaign shining a light on safe driving
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Spring is here and the #SlowYourRoll signs are out.The campaign aims to encourage people to slow down while driving, watch for pedestrians and just be aware of their general surroundi...
Apr 10, 2024
Mountie testifies on conversations with accused at Coutts border blockade trial
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An RCMP officer testified Tuesday, April 9, 2024, that it was difficult to find anyone in charge in the early days of the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts two years ago.Sgt. Greg T...
Apr 10, 2024
Funds announced to expand dual credit programs in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - High school students in Alberta will soon have more options to learn as they transition to post-secondary education.The Government of Alberta has announced $4.45 million to expand dua...
Apr 10, 2024
YMCA partners with Lethbridge volleyball team for fundraiser
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local volleyball team is looking to spin its way to nationals.The YMCA of Lethbridge has partnered with the ACE U14 girls volleyball team for a joint fundraiser.The fundraiser is a ...
Apr 10, 2024
South Alberta Light Horse Regiment to keep identity as it moves under Calgary unit's command
The Medicine Hat-based South Alberta Light Horse Regiment will hold on to its identity but still move under the command of a Calgary unit in a compromise advocates hailed as a partial victory.Backlash...
Apr 09, 2024
City Scholars Student Symposium highlights collaboration between City staff, students and faculty
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge, University of Lethbridge (U of L), and Lethbridge College are collaborating with students on city projects. Over the past year, the City Scholars program has h...
Apr 09, 2024
Coaldale man charged in connection with robbery
COALDALE, AB - The RCMP has charged a southern Alberta man in connection to a robbery.The Coaldale RCMP says that on Monday, April 8, 2024, at around 11:15 a.m., officers were sent out to a report of ...
Apr 09, 2024
Could Lethbridge get a new arena?
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Administrative staff at the City of Lethbridge will soon start getting to work on some very early planning regarding arenas.At the city council meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, memb...
Apr 09, 2024
City set to host dog park cleanups
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It will soon be time to grab the doggy bags.Ahead of June's Dog Waste Awareness Month, the City of Lethbridge will host five dog park cleanups throughout the month of May.Volunteers w...
Apr 09, 2024