Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Salvation Army surpasses $220,000 Christmas Kettle goal in Lethbridge
The Salvation Army in Lethbridge has announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign. Thanks to the faithful support of local donors, volunteers, and corporate partners, offi...
Dec 24, 2025 (Photo 35594390 © Robert M. Braley Jr. | Dreamstime.com)

City of Lethbridge receives Award of Excellence
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say their financial folks are celebrating an early Christmas gift. From parks to hockey games to your local library, the city says life in Lethbridge runs smoothl...
Dec 23, 2025

Five new members appointed to Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors
The Alberta government has appointed five new members to Lethbridge Polytechnic's Board of Governors: Dave Jackson, Tyson Kwasney, Janet Bradley, Divine Ezeh and Chika Iheji.Officials say Dave Jackson...
Dec 23, 2025

Canadian association established to examine philosophic principles of AI growth
As artificial intelligence and its influence on society continues to advance at breakneck speed, officials at the University of Lethbridge say the call for regulatory action is intensifying. The U of ...
Dec 23, 2025

Holiday triple header: what's open and what's not
The holiday season is almost upon us, and that means a trifecta of statutory holidays! Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) Friday, Dec. 26 (Boxing Day) Thursday, Jan. 1 (New Year's Day) The trio of stat...
Dec 23, 2025 ID 203802754 | Christmas © Karenr | Dreamstime.com

UPDATE: Temporary closure of Milk River ED extended
The temporary closure of the Milk River Health Centre emergency department (ED) that began Tuesday at 8 a.m. due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage will be e...
Dec 23, 2025

Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County extend fire and emergency services agreement
The Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County have entered into a three-year extension of their existing emergency services agreement. Under the renewed agreement, officials say the Town of Coaldale Fire...
Dec 22, 2025

Interfaith Food Bank grateful for community's support
Officials with the Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge are thanking residents for their consistent support and cooperation over the past year as they've worked to meet food security needs in the commun...
Dec 22, 2025

Lethbridge Food Bank Society benefits from Holiday Food Drive
Holiday spirit filled the Seasons Lethbridge Gardens Retirement Community recently as residents, their families, and team members donated to its annual Holiday Food Drive. The food drive which benefit...
Dec 22, 2025 (LNN file photo)

Holiday Traditions Around the World Celebration
The SAEA proudly hosted its annual Holiday Traditions Around the World Celebration on Dec. 13, 2025, at the Multicultural Centre. Officials say this joyful and inclusive cultural festival brought toge...
Dec 22, 2025