Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Fire ban issued for Lethbridge's river valley
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A fire ban is in effect on all open fires in Lethbridge's river valley.Officials said high heat, low humidity and wind gusts forecast over the next several days will lead to extreme f...
Jul 21, 2023

Efforts underway to revive the Roxy Theatre in Coleman
COLEMAN, AB - A historic venue in Coleman is set for rejuvenation thanks to community support.At the Fitful of Dollars event in Coleman on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Teck Resources Limited announced a ...
Jul 21, 2023

Blue Sky Lodge celebrates 50th anniversary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local senior living facility has reached a major milestone.Blue Sky Lodge, located in north Lethbridge, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening on Thursday, July 20, 2023.The...
Jul 20, 2023

Local athletes to compete at returning Alberta Summer Games
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2023 Alberta Summer Games are taking place this weekend.The games are being held in Okotoks and Black Diamond, and the event is the first Alberta Summer Games since 2018 due to po...
Jul 20, 2023

Country star Corb Lund to lead 2023 Whoop-Up Days Parade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A country music star has been named the marshal for the Whoop-Up Days Parade in Lethbridge. Corb Lund will lead the annual parade on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.The theme of this year's ...
Jul 20, 2023

AMA, Kal Tire and police services partner to combat catalytic converter theft
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) and Kal Tire are collaborating to help reduce catalytic converter theft.Until August 31, 2023, Kal Tire locations in Alberta are offering catalytic...
Jul 19, 2023

Construction begins on Blood Tribe Recovery Community
CARDSTON, AB - Construction has begun on a new recovery community in southern Alberta.Alberta's government is partnering with the Blood Tribe to build the Blood Tribe Recovery Community. Officials bro...
Jul 19, 2023

Tourism Lethbridge teams with filmmakers to highlight local Indigenous experiences
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Tourism Lethbridge has partnered with a couple of filmmakers to shine a light on local Indigenous culture, art and experiences.The organization has announced the procurement of two co...
Jul 19, 2023

Rent in Lethbridge unaffordable for minimum wage workers: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report states that rent is unaffordable for minimum wage earners almost everywhere in the country.The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) has released its report titl...
Jul 19, 2023

Claresholm councillor to run for mayor
CLARESHOLM, AB - A member of town council in Claresholm wants to claim a higher seat in council chambers.At the regular meeting on Monday, July 17, 2023, Brad Schlossberger announced his resignation f...
Jul 19, 2023