Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Questions on separatism and health care have been brought to Premier and MLA Smith and MLA Wright
Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith and Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright held a town hall on Saturday, addressing questions on Alberta separatism, health-care restructuring, air a...
Feb 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Jett Schwaier/CHAT News)
Lethbridge Polytechnic to receive stable funding for addiction supports
An official with Lethbridge Polytechnic says he is excited to learn that funding for addiction recovery supports will be more stable going forward. The Alberta Government announced that it will provid...
Feb 20, 2026 File photo of Lethbridge Polytechnic sign. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
River Valley fire ban lifted in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is once again allowing the public to use approved fire pits in the coulees.It has lifted its fire ban for the River Valley, effective immediately.The municipality says recent pr...
Feb 20, 2026 A fire pit in the Lethbridge River Valley. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Connected experiences driving tourism growth in Lethbridge area
An official with Tourism Lethbridge says 2025 appears to have been a strong year in terms of visitation. The agency hosted an open house at the Visitor Information Centre off Scenic Drive South on Thu...
Feb 20, 2026 The Tourism Lethbridge Visitor Information Centre. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge records first drop in homelessness since 2014
A new report reveals that progress has been made in addressing homelessness in Lethbridge. The 2025 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count was conducted on Oct. 2, 2025, by volunteers from several local community ...
Feb 20, 2026 Sign for the homeless shelter in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge County lifts fire restriction
Residents of Lethbridge County can once again obtain burning permits.Effective immediately, it has lifted its fire restriction due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures.Fires and devices all...
Feb 20, 2026 Lethbridge County has lifted its fire restriction, effective immediately. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Manufacturing in Lethbridge region generates $4.2B annually
A new report is shining a spotlight on the significance of the local manufacturing industry. Derek Murray Consulting & Associates completed an economic analysis of the sector for Economic Developm...
Feb 19, 2026 The Cavendish Farms manufacturing plant in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police seeking wanted man
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in locating a man who is wanted on outstanding warrants. They say Jonathan Milton Janes, 33, has warrants related to sexual assault and two ...
Feb 19, 2026 Jonathan Milton Janes, 33, is wanted on outstanding warrants by the Lethbridge Police Service. (Image Credit: LPS)
Young Farmer Summit coming to Lethbridge Feb. 25
Young farmers can learn more about how to elevate their business skills.Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is hosting its Young Farmer Summit at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 2...
Feb 19, 2026 The FCC Young Farmer Summit will be held at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre on Feb. 25, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Water supplies in southern Alberta strong in early 2026
A new report indicates that southern Alberta might not be facing the severity of droughts in had for the last few years.The Alberta Government's Water Supply Outlook predicts "Normal to above normal M...
Feb 19, 2026 File photo of an irrigation system on a farm in southern Alberta. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)