Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Southern Alberta conservation group celebrates significant milestone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local conservation group is celebrating its 50th anniversary.The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society will mark the occasion at its annual general meeting on April 6, 2024 ...
Apr 06, 2024

FlixBus expands into Alberta, routes spanning Lethbridge-Edmonton
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new inter-city bus service has launched in Alberta.FlixBus, a partner brand of Greyhound in the United States, will operate stations in Lethbridge, Fort Macleod, Claresholm, Okotoks...
Apr 05, 2024

Lethbridge unemployment rate rises slightly to 6.6%
Statistics Canada has released new numbers on employment for March 2024.In the Lethbridge Census Metropolitan Area (Lethbridge CMA), which includes some immediately surrounding communities, the unempl...
Apr 05, 2024

'Disorganized protest': Defence questions if anyone was in charge at Coutts protest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The trial of a trio accused of masterminding the COVID-era border blockade at Coutts saw the defence pursue a contrary narrative Thursday of a mishmash protest where no one had the po...
Apr 05, 2024

City of Lethbridge to study hangar development at airport
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Airport could have some brand new hangars in the coming years.The City of Lethbridge has received a grant of $150,000 from the Government of Alberta to conduct a Hangar...
Apr 04, 2024

'Interwoven Legacies' public art installation unveiled at Logan Boulet Arena
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new public art installation has been unveiled at the Logan Boulet Arena. In Logan's memory following his death in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and as a recognition of public spor...
Apr 04, 2024

Chadwick, Meneghin receive WHL divisional awards
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Even though they've been eliminated from the WHL playoffs, the Lethbridge Hurricanes have some celebrating to do. Two players have been recognized for their efforts on and off the ice...
Apr 04, 2024

Hurricanes swept by Broncos in first round of WHL playoffs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The season has come to an end for the Lethbridge Hurricanes.The 'Canes fell 5-4 in double overtime against the Swift Current Broncos on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the ENMAX Centre, l...
Apr 04, 2024

Partial solar eclipse to be visible in southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - People in southern Alberta will be able to witness a "breathtaking celestial display" next week. On Monday, April 8, the moon will obscure the sun, creating a solar eclipse. Although ...
Apr 04, 2024

'Turn off and on the blockade': Mischief trial begins for men at border protest
A Crown prosecutor said Wednesday that the trial for three men charged over their roles in an Alberta border blockade two years ago has nothing to do with their beliefs or right to protest. Marco Van ...
Apr 04, 2024