Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Two Lethbridge Polytechnic students place in top three at LaunchPoint Pitch Competition
By: Haven Thibert Two students from Lethbridge Polytechnic have placed in the top three at the 2026 LaunchPoint Pitch Competition. The school says first-year Criminal Justice student Patricia Wannamak...
Mar 27, 2026 LNN file photo
Three new exhibitions launch at Gallery at Casa
Three new exhibitions are set to open at the Gallery at Casa on Saturday, March 28, with a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.The exhibitions, which run until May 29, include Retrieval, a University of Le...
Mar 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Allied Arts Council Lethbridge)
SAAG and Excite Lethbridge partner to launch new art initiative
A presentation at Excite Lethbridge Saturday will not only showcase the work of Blackfoot artists but also launch a new partnership with the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin...
Mar 26, 2026 Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre (Image Credit: Excite Lethbridge-Facebook)
Chem Guys set for final show in Lethbridge
After 25 years of science demonstrations, the Chem Guys are suiting up for their final performance.John Eng and Wayne Lippa, of the University of Lethbridge's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,...
Mar 26, 2026 John Eng and Wayne Lippa from the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Piikani Nation protest planned on environmental rights
The Piikani Nation says it has serious and long-standing concerns over environmental issues - especially the degradation of its water resources. Officials say those concerns have been largely ignored,...
Mar 26, 2026 Protest location pinned. (Image Credit: Supplied)
One seriously injured in SUV vs train collision at Burdett
A 49-year-old woman from Burdett, Alta, was taken to hospital with very serious injuries Wednesday afternoon after a train struck an SUV crossing the tracks near the community.On March 25, 2026, at 2:...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: Submitted: Jay Nielsen)
April highlight of activities at Lethbridge Public Library
Lethbridge Public Library has several events planned next month.Saturday Apr. 11Seedy SaturdayThe Library and Environment Lethbridge are promoting local food and horticulture with exhibitors, workshop...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN file photo)
Mattress disposal springing into action at yard waste sites
The City of Lethbridge's waste sites will soon begin collecting mattresses and boxsprings.Effective April 1, residents can drop off their mattresses and box springs at any of the City's sites during r...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 422251252 © Fotocelia | Dreamstime.com)
University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic to co-host regional nursing schools conference
The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic are joining forces to co-host the 2026 Western North-Western Regional Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing conference next month.The confe...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 38124689 © Stokkete | Dreamstime.com)
Lethbridge seeks more time to review EMS contract with Province
Lethbridge city council is asking the Alberta government for more time and information before deciding on its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) contract with Emergency Health Services (EHS).Council vot...
Mar 25, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN file photo)