Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Vikram Virk named new head coach of Pronghorns men's soccer team
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's the start of a new era for the University of Lethbridge (U of L) Pronghorns men's soccer team.On Monday, April 8, 2024, Vikram Virk was unveiled as the team's new head coach. Vir...
Apr 08, 2024

Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch unveils expanded area
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Crossings Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library celebrated a "grand re-opening" on Monday, April 8, 2024.Though the library stayed open during construction, Monday's ceremony ma...
Apr 08, 2024

Registration now open for annual coulee cleanup
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Registration is open for residents to sign-up to participate in the Helen Schuler Nature Centre's Coulee Cleanup.The initiative will span from April 22 until May 31, 2024. It encourag...
Apr 08, 2024

Partial solar eclipse to begin around 11:45 a.m. Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - People in southern Alberta will be able to witness what an official with the University of Lethbridge calls a "breathtaking celestial display.".On Monday, April 8, the moon will obscu...
Apr 08, 2024

Green Shirt Day a time to raise awareness of organ donation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadians are encouraged to wear green today.Green Shirt Day is being recognized in communities across the country, including in Lethbridge. It is a time to reflect and honour those i...
Apr 07, 2024

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