Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Coaldale council approves residential and non-residential property tax increase
COALDALE, AB - Residents in Coaldale are set to see a property tax increase.At its May 22, 2024 meeting, town council passed second and third reading of the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw.The bylaw approves ...
May 24, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: May 24, 2024
Lethbridge Entertainment & Collector Expo - May 24-26, 2024The Lethbridge Entertainment & Collector Expo takes place at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre over the weekend. The event feature...
May 24, 2024
Community initiative helps send kids to YMCA summer day camps
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The family of a young boy who passed away years ago has honoured his memory by helping out the YMCA of Lethbridge.Charles McIntyre, 10, died after being struck by a vehicle in April 2...
May 23, 2024
Rain, cooler temperatures cause 'significant decline' in Alberta wildfire risk
The Alberta government says cool, wet weather over the past week has lowered the risk of wildfires in the province.Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says there has been a "significant decline" in the numb...
May 23, 2024
Medicine Hat 'problem property' closed up by police after reports of drug activity
A safe communities police unit on Wednesday closed up a "problem property" in the Riverside neighbourhood of Medicine Hat where official said complaints of drug activity and violence prompted frequent...
May 23, 2024
Hot air balloon festival takes to the sky above Medicine Hat today
The Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival returned to Medicine Hat today.It runs from May 23 to 26. Balloons will fly at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. over the next three days.This year, there will be balloon glow nig...
May 23, 2024
Tourette syndrome awareness walk in Lethbridge this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An event aimed at raising awareness on Tourette syndrome returns to the city for a sixth year this weekend.The Trek for Tourette Lethbridge will take place at Legacy Park on Sunday, M...
May 23, 2024
University of Lethbridge to host 2024 University Challenge cup
The University of Lethbridge has been announced as the host of the 2024 University Challenge Cup ringette tournament.The tournament will have 16 university teams from across the country competing for ...
May 22, 2024
U of L instructor to receive Graduate Mentorship Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is going to be celebrating one of its instructors at the 2024 Spring Convocation.The U of L says Dr. Kristine Alexander has a "unique ability to ...
May 22, 2024
Alberta Teachers' Association says several school boards to see funding cuts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some school divisions will see less funding for the 2024/25 year.The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says the school jurisdiction funding profiles, posted to the Government of Alb...
May 22, 2024