Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Medicine Hat City Council approves $65.75M debenture for Saamis Solar project
The Medicine Hat City Council has approved a borrowing bylaw to issue $65.75 million in debentures to support an investment decision for the Saamis Solar project at its meeting on March 2, 2026.The by...
Mar 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Jett Schwaier/CHAT News)
Fatal vehicle fire west of Nanton ruled 'suspicious,' RCMP seeking witnesses
The RCMP is asking anybody with information on a recent incident in southern Alberta to contact them. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, officers were called to a grass fire south ...
Mar 03, 2026 An RCMP logo. Anyone with information on a recent vehicle fire in southern Alberta is asked to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Recall petition against Lethbridge-East MLA declared ineligible
Nathan Neudorf will retain his seat in the legislature after an effort to kick him out of office was unsuccessful. Elections Alberta says the recall petition facing the MLA for Lethbridge-East has bee...
Mar 02, 2026 Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf spoke at an announcement in the city regarding hospital funding on Mar. 2, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Help design art for 13 Street underpass in Lethbridge
Artists in Lethbridge are asked to help turn "a daily commute into a landmark experience."The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program, in partnership with the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, is invit...
Mar 02, 2026 The 13 Street underpass in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
IHOP giving away free pancakes Tuesday & raising money for food banks
Free pancakes and the chance to help out a worthwhile cause?IHOP has announced the return of its National Pancake Day on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026.At all locations in Alberta, including Lethbridge and Med...
Mar 02, 2026 The IHOP location in Lethbridge is among the restaurants participating in National Pancake Day on Mar. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: IHOP)
One person hospitalized following Lethbridge house fires
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is investigating two house fires from the last few days.The first occurred on Friday, Feb. 27, when 20 firefighters were called to a home on the 1600 bloc...
Mar 02, 2026 A Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services fire truck. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police investigating vehicle arsons
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in solving a case of vehicle arson.Police, along with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, were called to the 400 block of 20 Street Nort...
Mar 02, 2026 A Lethbridge Police Service cruiser. LPS is investigating an incident of arson. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Government announces $59 million for ICU & cardiac care in southern Alberta
A major investment in local health services has been announced by the Alberta Government. At Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Monday, Mar. 2, Premier Danielle Smith announced $59 million ove...
Mar 02, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith announces $59 million over three years for cardiac and ICU care at Chinook Regional Hospital and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Total lunar eclipse set for early Tuesday morning
If you are willing to stay up late tonight, you can witness a special lunar event. The Weather Network is offering tips on how to view the total lunar eclipse, which will take place early Tuesday morn...
Mar 02, 2026 A blood moon will be visible early Tuesday morning, Mar. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: (c) Allnaturalbeth | Dreamstime.com)
$152M in Budget 2026 supports Highway 3 twinning
The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association is welcoming a $152-million commitment in the Government of Alberta's 2026 budget to twin a 36-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 between east of Bow Island ...
Mar 02, 2026 Highway 3 in southern Alberta. Funding has been announced to support twinning the roadway between Taber and Medicine Hat. (Image Credit: (c) Tjrun262 | Dreamstime.com)