Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Apprentice trained at Lethbridge College wins North American competition
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An apprentice trained at Lethbridge College has won a special award.Cody Erman has been named AGCO Corporation's 2022 North American Technician of the Year. He received the award foll...
Apr 19, 2023
Federal workers in Lethbridge hit the picket lines
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Hundreds of workers in Lethbridge are off the job, showing solidarity with federal public servants across the country.The Public Service Alliance of Canada (P-SAC) went on strike earl...
Apr 19, 2023
École La Vérendrye gym expansion set to begin in the summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An expansion of cole La Vrendrye's gymnasium is set to begin this summer. The City of Lethbridge has contributed $500,000 towards the expansion of the school, which will double the si...
Apr 19, 2023
University of Lethbridge announces new dean for Faculty of Fine Arts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has welcomed an experienced theatre scholar as the new dean for the Faculty of Fine Arts. Dr. Heather Davis-Fisch will officially begin her role ...
Apr 19, 2023
Town of Coaldale receives funding for potable water and pedestrian crossing project
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is receiving infrastructure funding from the province.The provincial government is providing $525,045 in grants for a potable water reservoir engineering project. T...
Apr 19, 2023
Snowfall warning issued for Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for a small portion of Southern Alberta. According to the agency, heavy snow mixed with rain will continue through the afternoon on...
Apr 19, 2023
Renal dialysis expansion at Chinook Regional Hospital to begin fall 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government is expanding services and surgical capacity at the Chinook Regional Hospital to improve health care capacity for residents of the Lethbridge area.On April 18...
Apr 18, 2023
City of Lethbridge to not proceed with six off-leash dog parks following feedback
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dog owners in Lethbridge will have to make due with the off-leash parks that they already have.At the April 18, 2023, meeting of Lethbridge City Council, members voted against proceed...
Apr 18, 2023
City of Lethbridge opens applications for Community Event Support Grant
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is looking to support not-for-profit organizations that are wanting to host special events. The Community Event Support Grant (CSEG) provides funding to initiat...
Apr 18, 2023
University of Lethbridge researchers receive funding for potato-focused projects
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Researchers at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) have received funding for new work focused on potatoes.Through the Agriculture Funding Consortium, the U of L researchers are gett...
Apr 18, 2023