Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Week-in-review: Property taxes, training doctors and changes to WestJet service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 12 to May 18, 2024. PROPERTY TAXESAn increase to property taxes was approved in Lethbridge.READ MORE: P...
May 18, 2024
Construction work coming to downtown Lethbridge at month's end
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Business owners and residents in downtown are advised of upcoming construction work in the area. The City of Lethbridge says work will begin the week of May 27, 2024.A summary of the ...
May 17, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: May 17, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events this long weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Food Truck Fridays and Vendor Market - May 17, 2024Food Truck Fridays returns to Nikka Yuko Japan...
May 17, 2024
Camping season underway in Alberta
Get ready to pitch your tents as the May long weekend marks the start of camping season in Alberta.There are more than 470 provincial parks and recreation areas, including 250 campgrounds, which can a...
May 17, 2024
Rain barrel rebate program approved by Coaldale Council
COALDALE, AB - Residents in a southern Alberta town will soon be able to benefit from a rain barrel rebate program.During its meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, Coaldale Council voted unanimously to imp...
May 17, 2024
Deal signed to create medical school program at U of L
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) and University of Calgary (U of C) have come together to train more doctors in the southern city.The post-secondary schools have signed a Memoran...
May 17, 2024
Patios and Parklets returns to downtown for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the weather gets warmer, patios are going to start popping up around downtown Lethbridge.The City's annual patio and parklet program is back for 2024, which they say helps business...
May 16, 2024
Watermain replacement project along 11 Street South to start next week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents and businesses along 11 Street South will see an improvement to their water service infrastructure this summer.The City of Lethbridge is replacing the watermain along 11 Str...
May 16, 2024
Block party returning to downtown Lethbridge this summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Get set to party in downtown!The 6th Street Block Party is set to return to Lethbridge after a successful first outing in 2023. This year's event is set for Saturday, June 15, 2024 fr...
May 16, 2024
U of L receives grant to train students in data science
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has new funding to train students in data science.The school has received a $1.65 million grant over six years from the Natural Sciences and Engi...
May 16, 2024