Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
U of L research examining the effects of being in space
A University of Lethbridge neuroscientist is investigating how spaceflight can impact people of different genders.Dr. Gerline Metz is teaming up with the University of Pittsburgh's Dr. Afshin Beheshti...
Mar 19, 2026 Dr. Gerline Metz (Image Credit: U of L)
New leadership, new goals at Economic Development Lethbridge AGM
Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday (Mar. 18) night at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.The meeting aimed to highlight the organization's work over ...
Mar 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Choose Lethbridge-Facebook)
City of Lethbridge praising wastewater treatment plant employees for unique solution to persistent problem
The City of Lethbridge is praising its wastewater treatment plant employees for their unique solution to a persistent problem.For years, the staff at the Lethbridge Wastewater Treatment Plant have bee...
Mar 19, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge, YouTube screenshot)
Lethbridge City Hall joins record number of Canadian monuments illuminated in red for World TB Day
Lethbridge City Hall will join a record of over 65 monuments across Canada to be illuminated in red on March 24, in honour of World Tuberculosis Day. According to Results Canada, the effort is to rais...
Mar 19, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN file photo)
Light standard replacements impacting west-to-east commuters
Electric Utility work will impact afternoon traffic on Thursday from eastbound Whoop-Up Drive to southbound Scenic Drive.Starting today, March 19, at 1 p.m., City of Lethbridge crews will be replacing...
Mar 19, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
Farmers invited to two free workshops in Lethbridge County
Farmers and producers in and around Lethbridge County are being invited to two free agriculture workshops this spring, hosted through the county's Agriculture Extension Program. The Growing Opportunit...
Mar 19, 2026 LNN file photo
Raymond's Team ASAP Robotics qualifies for World Championship for second year in a row
Team ASAP Robotics, a community-based FIRST Tech Challenge team made up of eight students in grades 9-12, has qualified for the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship for the second consecutive year ...
Mar 18, 2026 Team ASAP Robotics after winning provincials recently. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Streets Alive Mission unveils new Services building in Lethbridge
The Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge will officially open its new services building with a grand opening later this month.The organization said the new facility will serve as a home for its mission...
Mar 18, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN file photo)
Quebec companies explore agri-food opportunities in Southern Alberta
Canada's Premier Food Corridor (CPFC) is hosting a three-day delegation from Invest Quebec, bringing together 10 companies specializing in processing automation and digitization.The delegation aims to...
Mar 18, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 305488503 © LCVA | Dreamstime.com)
Train collides with semi-trailer east of Taber on Tuesday afternoon
RCMP from the Taber-Vauxhall detachment responded to a train versus semi-trailer collision on Tuesday near Taber.At 2:17 p.m. on March 17, Mounties received a report of the collision on Range Road 160...
Mar 18, 2026 A CPKC train collides with a semi-trailer parked on a rail crossing east of Taber on Tuesday afternoon. (Image Credit: Screenshot from Video)