Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Hundreds show up for public education rally in Medicine Hat on Wednesday
Over 800 people from the Medicine Hat community joined a rally hosted by the Alberta Teachers' Association at Kin Coulee Park in Medicine Hat early Wednesday afternoon.It was a showing of support for ...
Oct 09, 2025

Hyggen, Lodging Association respond to conflict of interest allegations
Lethbridge's incumbent mayoral candidate and a local business group are denying accusations of a conflict of interest.At a mayoral candidates' forum this week, concerns were raised that incumbent Blai...
Oct 09, 2025

Windrow assistance sign-up closes Friday
The City of Lethbridge is reminding snow route residents that Friday, Oct. 10, is the final day to register for the Windrow Assistance Service (WAS). Officials say this annual subscription-based servi...
Oct 08, 2025

U of L biology instructor named 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award winner
A biology instructor has been named the University of Lethbridge's 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award winner.Jennifer Burke (BSc/BEd '97, MSc '06), has been given the honour this year with officials sa...
Oct 08, 2025

City to pilot curbside battery recycling program
Tired of old and dead batteries rolling around in your junk drawer?The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with Call2Recycle Canada, has announced the Curbside Battery Collection Program. From Nov. 18-...
Oct 08, 2025

Missing: Garrett Charles One Owl, 30, of Fort McLeod
Fort Macleod RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating missing Garrett Charles One Owl, 30, who was last seen in Fort Macleod on Sept. 27, 2025.Garrett is described as:5 feet 9 inches tall and 200...
Oct 08, 2025
Coaldale town council acknowledges receipt of new proposal from AUPE
Coaldale town council voted unanimously this week to acknowledge the receipt of a new proposal from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), as well as agree that any change to the town's cur...
Oct 08, 2025

Voting opens Wednesday for Lethbridge's municipal election
Eligible residents will be able to cast their ballots in the 2025 municipal election in Lethbridge as of today. Polls open for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, running from 10:00 a.m. to 8:0...
Oct 08, 2025

Bail hearing delayed for Lethbridge boy charged in stabbing of younger brother
A bail hearing for a 12-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of his younger brother in southern Alberta has been delayed. The accused, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justi...
Oct 07, 2025

Fire restriction remains for Lethbridge County, despite cooler weather
Lethbridge County is reminding residents that a fire restriction remains in place.Despite cooler temperatures and rain received last weekend, they say forecasts show an increasing fire risk throughout...
Oct 07, 2025