Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

U of L student develops recreation opportunities for vulnerable population
LETHBRIDGE, AB - February is Therapeutic Recreation Month, and a University of Lethbridge (U of L) student is helping out in the community.Tannis Chartier is a third-year student in the Therapeutic Re...
Feb 09, 2024

Re-Imagine Downton Activation grant awarded to 11 events in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Multiple events in Lethbridge are the recipients of the new Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant.Nearly $75,000 has been approved to support several events in 2024 as part of the firs...
Feb 09, 2024

Former southern Alberta teacher sentenced to three years for sexual exploitation of a student
Warning: This story contains details that may be difficult to read. Details on how to access help can be found at the bottom of the article.DUNMORE, AB - A former Dunmore high school teacher on Friday...
Feb 09, 2024

Lethbridge Police charge two after collisions cause serious injuries
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people have been charged in separate, unrelated collisions that resulted in people being injured.Just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, the Lethbridge Police Service ...
Feb 09, 2024

Applications open for Lethbridge College-hosted hackathon
LETHBRIDGE, AB - This spring, high school students will be able to use their computer skills in a special type of provincial competition.The 'Hack and Seek: Alberta XR Career Quest' event is set for M...
Feb 09, 2024

Catholic Central football player to play at University of Calgary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Catholic Central High School (CCH) student and offensive lineman Benaiah Amantea has signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Calgary Dinos (U of C).The 6'8'' ...
Feb 09, 2024

Lethbridge unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in January
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There was a slight increase in the jobless numbers in the Lethbridge area this past month.Statistics Canada has released its labour force survey for January 2024.It said the unemploym...
Feb 09, 2024

Radio-a-Thon raises $569K for Chinook Regional Hospital
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The community came together in a big way to support local healthcare needs.The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) held its 14th Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-Thon on...
Feb 09, 2024

Lethbridge wrestlers shine at weekend competitions
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local wrestling talent was in the spotlight this past weekend.Wrestlers from the Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association (LAWA) participated in two tournaments from February 4 to 5, ...
Feb 08, 2024

New web service launched to highlight volunteer opportunities in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Volunteer Lethbridge is eager to announce the launch of its new web service, just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Week.The volunteerism and community engagement organization is ho...
Feb 08, 2024