Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Street Machines: Show and shine draws huge crowds
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over a thousand people came out to enjoy the Street Machine show and shine on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Hosted by the Street Wheelers Car Club, Galt Gardens was packed with all kinds of ...
Jul 10, 2022

Police seeking suspect in south Lethbridge assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect who is wanted in relation to an assault that occurred on Thursday, July 7, 2022.The LPS sa...
Jul 10, 2022

Lethbridge residents get treated to colour and culture at Latin Fest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge residents were taking in everything from food to music on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Latin Fest happening at the Multicultural Centre located on 6 Avenue South.Jackie Frenc...
Jul 09, 2022

What's happening around Lethbridge this weekend, July 8, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events happening in Lethbridge this weekend. Whether you're into fast cars, taking in shows, experiencing different cultures or supporting charities, there's somet...
Jul 08, 2022

LPS arrests two as thousands of documents stolen from mailboxes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people have been apprehended after allegedly breaking into mailboxes and stealing the contents inside.On Monday, July 4, 2022, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) investigated a t...
Jul 08, 2022

Coaldale's Ty Young drafted to Vancouver Canucks
COALDALE, AB - A local hockey player is going pro.During round five of the 2022 NHL Draft, Ty Young was selected 144th overall by the Vancouver Canucks.The 17-year-old goalie is currently signed to th...
Jul 08, 2022

Lethbridge-Medicine Hat’s unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.0% in June
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The unemployment rate for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region went unchanged last month. In June, the jobless rate was at 5.0%, the same as in May.Meanwhile, Alberta's unemployment rat...
Jul 08, 2022

Lethbridge Starbucks workers to hold unionization vote
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Workers at five Starbucks locations in Lethbridge are one step closer to potentially unionizing. In May 2022, United Steelworkers (USW) filed an application with the Alberta Labour Re...
Jul 08, 2022

Whoop-Up Days 2022 to feature traditional Indigenous events
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2022 edition of Whoop-Up Days in Lethbridge will feature a number of Indigenous events for the first time in the festival's history. On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Lethbridge & Di...
Jul 07, 2022

Lethbridge-East MLA travelling to USA to promote trade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two members of the Government of Alberta are heading south for a few days this month, including one of Lethbridge's MLAs.Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf and Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland ...
Jul 07, 2022