Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

City of Lethbridge continuing road work on 5 Avenue bridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is continuing bridge maintenance work.Starting on Friday, August 18, 2023, crews will begin work on Scenic Drive over the 5 Avenue North bridge. The maintenance...
Aug 16, 2023

Wind knocks down power poles in west Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crews with the City of Lethbridge were kept busy dealing with a number of downed electric utility poles in late July.Officials said staff with the electric utility office responded to...
Aug 16, 2023

Residents advised of overnight bridge maintenance on Whoop-Up Drive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is advising motorists of continuing bridge maintenance on Whoop-Up Drive this week.Transportation Operations will conduct the work overnight on Wednesday, Augus...
Aug 15, 2023

Mayor’s Community BBQ returns to Lethbridge as part of kick-off to Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Blaine Hyggen is all set to host his second Mayor's Community BBQ.The Lethbridge mayor will be grilling burgers and hot dogs for citizens following the annual Whoop-Up Days Parade on ...
Aug 15, 2023

Heat records broken in five southern Alberta communities Monday
TABER, AB - It was the first day of an expected week-long heat wave in southern Alberta and it sure delivered.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said new daily maximum temperature records we...
Aug 15, 2023

Tourism Lethbridge launches new agri-food experience pass program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new initiative has been launched by Tourism Lethbridge.It's called "Sip, Taste, Explore! A Southern Alberta Agriventure!" and aims to promote local agri-food tourism attractions and...
Aug 14, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: August 14, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events to check out in Lethbridge this week, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains Harvest & Barbecue - Augus...
Aug 14, 2023

Highway 3 Ale Trail bolsters breweries and brews in southern Alberta
MEDICINE HAT, AB - An eight-pack of southern Alberta breweries has combined on a special brew and a tourism initiative meant to boost their profiles along Alberta's Crowsnest Trail and beyond. Stretch...
Aug 14, 2023

Heat warning issued for nearly all of southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is advising residents of southern Alberta to be cautious as the weather is set to be hot this week.The agency has issued a heat warning fo...
Aug 14, 2023

Structure fire breaks out near Enchant
ENCHANT, AB - A structure fire broke out in the Enchant area in the evening hours of Friday, August 11, 2023. According to a social media post from Fire_man_2017 on Facebook, four crews from the MD of...
Aug 12, 2023