Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Pioneer Seeds donates $1,500 to Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge
The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge has received a donation from Pioneer Hi-Bred International.The Seeds producer is celebrating its 100th anniversary and 80th year in Canada by giving back...
Apr 21, 2026 Loralee Orr and Ben Authier presenting the donation to Danielle McIntyre. (Image Credit: Pioneer/Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge)
Record high temperatures set in some parts of southern Alberta Monday
Record high temperatures for April 20 were set in some parts of southern Alberta Monday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Bow Island reached a new record for April 20 of 26.0 ...
Apr 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 73902760 © Kawee Wateesatogkij | Dreamstime.com)
Police conducting three-day Critical Incident Training
The Lethbridge Police and RCMP are conducting Critical Incident Training scenarios over a three-day period, from April 21 to April 23, 2026. Officials say the exercises will be taking place from appro...
Apr 21, 2026
Lethbridge volunteer to be celebrated for decades of community service
A longtime volunteer with Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is set to be celebrated for decades of service as part of National Volunteer WeekThe food bank is hosting a volunteer appreciation ...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN Staff)
ULethbridge to commend Alberta Archeologist with honorary degree
The University of Lethbridge is seeking to recognize an Alberta archaeologist for his devotion to preserving the province's history.The university will be presenting Robert Dawe with an honorary Docto...
Apr 20, 2026 Robert Dawe (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Tourism report shows steady growth in visits to Lethbridge
Tourism Lethbridge is marking National Tourism Week (April 20-24) by highlighting the role tourism plays in the local economy following the release of its annual report.The "Power of Tourism" report, ...
Apr 20, 2026 Galt Museum, Lethbridge. Lethbridge, Alberta. (Image Credit: ID 221226489 © Jeff Whyte | Dreamstime.com)
County of Lethbridge offering 2026 scholarships and bursaries
The County of Lethbridge is offering scholarships and bursaries to support residents pursuing post-secondary studies.The county says it will deliver the scholarships and bursaries through two programs...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now Staff)
Outstanding library service honoured at annual READ Awards
Chinook Arch is celebrating the region's public libraries and has awarded the first ever Gillian Watkinson Doing a Lot with a Little Award.Chinook Arch officials say libraries in southwestern Alberta ...
Apr 20, 2026 2026 READ Group: (from left to right) Dothlyn McFarlene (Chinook Arch Associate Director), Robin Hepher (Chinook Arch Executive Director), Jay Sawatzky (Claresholm Public Library Manager), Mary Lou Nichols (Jim and Mary Kearl Library of Cardston Manager), Nikki Francis (Glenwood Municipal Library Manager), Stephanie Humphreys (Magrath Public Library Manager), Jennifer McDevitt (Lethbridge Public Library Online Services Librarian), Kelsey Chic (Carmangay and District Municipal Library Manager), Kindra Birss (Coaldale Public Library Manager), Darryl Christensen (Chinook Arch Board Chair) (Image Credit: Chinook Arch Regional Library System)
Stitch It Forward celebrates 5th Anniversary
The Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge celebrated its fifth anniversary on Saturday, April 18.Organizers say 40 people helped work on various projects, including 190 fidget toys and 80 placemats....
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Stitch it Forward)
Police charge two people with weapons and drug offences
Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female with numerous weapons and drug offences after seizing loaded firearms from a vehicle and westside home. On April 17, police initiated an investigation ...
Apr 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)