Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department temporarily closing
MILK RIVER, AB - Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will close starting on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. The ED will re-open at 5 p.m. on Frid...
May 12, 2023
JBS to hire hundreds in Brooks, housing shortage hinders plans
BROOKS, AB - In April 2023, the largest employer in Brooks, JBS Canada Foods, informed economic development officials they want to bring in an additional 300 foreign workers to staff its meat processi...
May 12, 2023
Fort Whoop-Up to host University of Lethbridge arts festival
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is set to present an interactive and collaborative free art experience at Fort Whoop-Up from May 12 to 13, 2023. The project, titled -tzintln, ha...
May 12, 2023
Southern Alberta NDP candidate criticized for comparing oil and gas to slavery
HIGH RIVER, AB - An Alberta NDP candidate in southern Alberta is being called out by some of his political opponents for comments he made about the province's energy industry.The United Conservative P...
May 12, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: May 12, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's another jam-packed weekend full of events in Lethbridge. Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town. University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts h...
May 12, 2023
Community Foundation announces recipients of 2023 spring grants
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has announced the recipients of its 2023 spring grants.In all, 44 projects are being supported by the Community Foundat...
May 12, 2023
Lethbridge firefighters offer tips to keep homes safe from wildfires
LETHBRIDGE, AB - With many parts of central and northern Alberta impacted by wildfire, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is reminding residents that household emergency preparedness also i...
May 12, 2023
Lethbridge's Christa Deguchi wins judo world championship
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the women's under-57-kilogram event Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the judo world championships.The Japanese-born Deguchi, who lives an...
May 12, 2023
Mother's Day flowers program returns to Lethbridge in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A special initiative for Mother's Day returns to Lethbridge this weekend.On Sunday, May 14, 2023, staff with the City of Lethbridge Parks and Cemeteries department will offer flowers ...
May 12, 2023
Town of Coalhurst warns of cougar sighting
COALHURST, AB - The Town of Coalhurst has issued a public notice for residents after they received a report of a cougar sighting in the Sundance Subdivision. On May 11, 2023, a residential surveillanc...
May 12, 2023