Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge youths invited to apply for exchange program with Quebec borough
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Youths in the community will have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with Lethbridge's twin city this summer. Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and Lethbridge entered a formal...
Mar 01, 2024

U of L receives $43 million to create Rural Medical Teaching School
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A major step has been announced in the University of Lethbridge's (U of L) plans to address the shortage of family doctors.The post-secondary will receive $43 million from this week's...
Mar 01, 2024

Lethbridge Mayor Hyggen reacts to Alberta Budget 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The mayor of Lethbridge released a statement regarding Budget 2024.The province tabled Budget 2024 on February 29, 2024, showing that total expenses in Alberta are up 3.9 per cent, as...
Feb 29, 2024

City of Lethbridge asking for feedback on Animal Bylaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is again asking for feedback on the Animal Bylaw Review.Phase two of the Animal Bylaw Review is underway with the launch of an online survey. The first phase ha...
Feb 29, 2024

Southern Alberta leap year babies celebrate Leap Day birthdays
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Today is something that comes around only once every four years.February 29, 2024 is leap day. For those who have a birthday on this day, it gives them a chance to celebrate on the ...
Feb 29, 2024

Innovations in agricultural technology shine at Ag Expo
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Innovative technology is in focus at the 2024 Ag Expo.The annual event is happening at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre until February 29, 2024.RE...
Feb 29, 2024

Special avalanche warning issued for BC and southwestern Alberta
REVELSTOKE, BC - A Special Public Avalanche Warning has been placed for recreational backcountry users in parts of British Columbia and southwestern Alberta.Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks...
Feb 29, 2024

Third teen pleads not guilty in Lethbridge high school football sex assault case
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A third member of an Alberta high school football team accused of sexually assaulting a teammate has pleaded not guilty to charges.The accused boys, who are 16 and 17, are charged wit...
Feb 29, 2024

Province reports five overdose deaths in Lethbridge in November 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta has released new numbers for November 2023 in its substance use surveillance system.In Lethbridge that month, five people died from drug overdoses, two less than the seven rep...
Feb 28, 2024

Lethbridge Wrestlers excel at Provincial Rural Wrestling Championships
STIRLING, AB - Wrestlers from the Lethbridge school system and surrounding area won all six classification in both the Boys and Girls Rural Wrestling Provincial Championship.A school qualifies as rura...
Feb 28, 2024