Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

'Grazing Goats' return to Lethbridge
'Grazing Goats' have made their return to Lethbridge.Also known as the 'Munching Maniacs', the goats have returned for their eighth tour of duty in the Lethbridge River Valley. City officials say the ...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)

Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program
Lethbridge Police officers on the frontline will begin wearing body-worn cameras to record interactions with the public, starting June 15. LPS says body-worn cameras provide an objective record of law...
Jun 11, 2026 Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. (Image Credit: Dave Lueneberg/LNN)

Local MP concerned over rise in the number of children needing area food banks
Lethbridge MP Rachel Thomas feels the Carney government hasn't done enough to help Canadians with the high cost of living. Using food banks, as an example, the Conservative member of parliament says e...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 203331095 © Shawn Goldberg | Dreamstime.com)

Opening day for 2026 Lethbridge Farmers' Market season is this Saturday
The Lethbridge Farmers Market makes it return this weekend to the UFA Hall on the city's trade and convention centre grounds. While the first few markets of the year are pretty quiet for displays, Pau...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Farmers Market Facebook)

Hockey community remembers former Lethbridge Hurricanes president, club governor
The Lethbridge Hurricanes and Western Hockey League are remembering a longtime volunteer and supporter of junior hockey in our region. Herman Elfring, who spent 23 seasons with the 'Canes, including a...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Hurricanes)

Tuesday night crash claims one life; sends two to hospital
A 72-year-old man from the Bridge City has died following a two-vehicle collision in Lethbridge County Tuesday evening.RCMP in Coaldale say they responded a crash between Volkswagen Jetta and Mitsubis...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 130406155 © Tyler Oneill | Dreamstime.com)

Indigenous author visits hometown of former teacher, librarian her recent award was named after
A well-loved Indigenous author was in the Bridge City on Tuesday for a tour of elementary schools and a book signing.Dr. Jennifer Leason is a recent winner of the Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award, n...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Dave Lueneberg | Lethbridge News Now)

Bulls drop second game in a row to Sylvan Lake; slide into 2nd place
It certainly was not the start the Lethbridge Bulls were hoping for, as they opened a six-game road trip in Sylvan Lake last night.The Gulls managed to score four runs in the bottom of the second on t...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Dave Lueneberg | Lethbridge News Now)

One year anniverary of tourism and business promoting app
Tourism Lethbridge is marking a milestone, of sorts - the first anniversary of its Explore Lethbridge app. Created to help people experience the city in a more engaging way, the group says the softwar...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 221227886 © Jeff Whyte | Dreamstime.com)

University of Lethbridge raises flag to recognize June as Pride Month on campus
Like many in the community, the University of Lethbridge is recognizing June as Pride Month and has done so by raising a Pride flag on campus. Digvir Jayas is the U of L's president and vice-chancello...
Jun 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Dave Lueneberg | Lethbridge News Now)