Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Wind warnings in place across southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for wind for all of southern Alberta on Tuesday morning. In the west, the area that includes the Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Cardston, Lethbridge, Tab...
Mar 17, 2026 Wind warnings extend across Southern Alberta on Tuesday morning. (Image Credit: Screenshot: Environment Canada)
Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in research infrastructure for major projects
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is providing funding to research infrastructure projects at 32 post-secondary institutions, including the University of Lethbridge. The Gravitational wave As...
Mar 16, 2026 LNN file photo
Local Lethbridge family donates $250,000 to cardiac care campaign
A local Lethbridge family, Bart and Cynthia Davies, have donated $250,000 to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign, a fundraising initiative led by the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF).The camp...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation-Facebook)
Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma
Applications are open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's new Pre-Veterinary Medicine program.Launching in fall 2026, officials say the diploma prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterina...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: LNN file photo)
Wind Warning for Lethbridge and southwest Alberta
Lethbridge and other parts of southwestern Alberta are under a wind warning today. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), strong winds that may cause damage continue. Meteorologist...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Taber wins $50k for arena upgrades as Alberta's Kraft Hockeyville Nominee
Taber was named the Alberta nominee for Kraft Hockeyville on Saturday.They will receive a $50,000 prize for rink upgrades, and the opportunity to advance to the top two communities, who will compete i...
Mar 16, 2026 An explosion caused significant damages to Taber's Community Centre on Dec. 17, 2025. (Image Credit: Town of Taber)
U of L Pronghorns hosting free youth basketball camp
Youths in the Lethbridge area can learn hands-on from local collegiate athletes.The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, in partnership with Building Safer Communities, is hosting a free basketball ca...
Mar 13, 2026 A free youth basketball camp, led by Pronghorn athletes, is set to take place at the U of L's Co-op Centre for Sports & Wellness. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
MLB's Kevin Pillar to headline Lethbridge gala
A highly accomplished professional baseball player is set to make his way to Lethbridge this spring.Kevin Pillar will be the esteemed guest of honour at the Canadian Baseball Legends Gala, hosted by t...
Mar 13, 2026 Kevin Pillar is set to speak at the upcoming Canadian Baseball Legends Gala in Lethbridge on May 27, 2026. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
City of Lethbridge celebrates seven years of 311
Wednesday (Mar. 11) marked 311 Day and seven years of 311 service in Lethbridge.According to the city, since launching in 2019, the 311 team has handled more than 750,000 calls and remains a key point...
Mar 12, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 92128775 © Fizkes | Dreamstime.com)
Province investing in seniors lodges in southern Alberta
The Alberta government says it is committing more than $200 million to build and upgrade seniors housing across the province.The funding is part of the province's Seniors Lodge Modernization Program, ...
Mar 12, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 134203266 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com)