Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Temporary closure at Milk River emergency department
Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Milk River Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Apr...
Apr 20, 2026
Over 100 Farming Smarter trials and projects planned for record-breaking 2026
Farming Smarter has announced a record breaking number of projects planned for the remainder of 2026. Officials say the non-profit's research teams already have 186 trials taking place this year on 10...
Apr 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Farming Smarter)
Volunteer Lethbridge celebrating National Volunteer Week with multiple events
Volunteer Lethbridge is recognizing the contributions and impact of local volunteers with several upcoming events.April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week, and Volunteer Lethbridge is following the them...
Apr 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Volunteer Lethbridge)
Indigenous-led recovery community opens on Blood Tribe
A new Indigenous-led recovery community is now open in southern Alberta.The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community offers 75 beds at no cost, with land-based treatment for those strugglin...
Apr 18, 2026 L-R: Joseph Schow, MLA for Cardston-Siksika; Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction; Danielle Smith, Premier; Chief Traveller Plaited Hair, Crystal Day Chief, Blood Tribe Department of Health; Kash Shade, CEO, Blood Tribe Department of Health; Councillor Marcel Weasel Head, board chair, Blood Tribe Department of Health. (Image Credit: Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)
Community heroes and first responders reunited after cardiac arrest save
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say a recent survivor reunion is another powerful reminder that cardiac arrest can be survivable when people act quickly and work together. The city says Ralph Ar...
Apr 18, 2026 First aid. CPR. First aid training. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - CPR. (Image Credit: ID 98736359 © Wellphotos | Dreamstime.com)
Leth's Vibe & Chill: Electro Edition 2006 taking place at Pulse Nightclub May 1
The BIPOC Foundation is holding an event next month showcasing multicultural electro entertainment.Leth's Vibe & Chill: Electro Edition will feature a curated lineup of regional electro artists wh...
Apr 18, 2026 (Image Credit: BIPOC Foundation)
Temporary closures on Stafford Drive South for crane operations
City of Lethbridge officials say crane activity will once again require temporary traffic and pedestrian adjustments along Stafford Drive South on Saturday, April 18. Officials say the work is expecte...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
Alberta government announces modern health centre to replace Cardston hospital
Alberta's government has announced a $74 million investment over three years to develop a new health centre in Cardston, expanding access to urgent and acute care in southern Alberta.Provincial offici...
Apr 17, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones announced funding to support a new rural health centre in southern Alberta. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta-YouTube screenshot)
Lethbridge film festival showcases global and local talent
The fourth annual Lethbridge International Film Festival is underway from Friday, April 17, to Monday April 20.Organizers say the event features more than 70 films from 18 countries, including 13 loca...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Downtown Lethbridge BRZ-Facebook page)
Lethbridge amputee mentoring youth at Edmonton seminar
A Lethbridge man is helping support young amputees at a seminar in Edmonton over the weekend.Twenty-two-year-old Jay Berner, who was born without his hand, is taking on a mentorship role as a counsell...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: The War Amps-Facebook page)