Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
LOCATED: Maryanne Gendre, 75, of Fort Macleod
Fort Macleod RCMP would like to advise the public that Maryanne Gendre was located safe. Alberta RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance.
Apr 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Fort Macleod RCMP)
Lethbridge broadcaster launching Dutch street food venture
A familiar voice in southern Alberta is stepping into a new role -- this time in the food industry.After more than 30 years in local media, broadcaster Tony Deys is working to launch a mobile poffertj...
Apr 06, 2026 Tony Deys (Image Credit: kickstarter.com)
Southern Alberta Higher Education Relationship creates shared vision for region's post-secondary institutions
An historic collaborative relationship between four southern Alberta post-secondary schools is expected to create a shared vision for the future of higher education in the region and further solidify ...
Apr 06, 2026 From left to right, Dr. Brad Donaldson, Samantha Fox, Kevin Shufflebotham and Dr. Digvir Jayas sign the Commitment to Work Together that unites Lethbridge Polytechnic, Red Crow Community College, Medicine Hat College and the University of Lethbridge. (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
Votes set to open for the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest
Votes for the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest open at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 3, as Taber goes head-to-head with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the national final.The voting runs until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Apr...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: NHL.com)
Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise facilitating delivery of emergency service vehicles to Mexico
Members of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise will be departing Sunday to deliver emergency and service vehicles to communities in need down in Mexico.This will be the local Rotary club's 13th year...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Los Amigos Project-Facebook)
Crowsnest Trail Pathway construction moves into phase two
Officials with the City of Lethbridge say the next step for a key connector project is ready to roll.The fully paved, multi-use, three-kilometre Crowsnest Trail Pathway will connect the high-traffic c...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 114144017 © Yobro10 | Dreamstime.com)
Southern Alberta Ethnic Association celebrates 10-year milestone
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) is inviting the community to celebrate a milestone as it marks 10 years of operating from the Multicultural Centre in Lethbridge.Founded in 1977, the SAE...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Southern Alberta Ethnic Association-Facebook)
2026 Easter weekend service level changes
The City of Lethbridge is advising residents of service level changes planned for the Easter long weekend.Lethbridge 311The Lethbridge 311 contact centre and in-person at City Hall will be closed on G...
Apr 02, 2026
70 bricks of suspect cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency shared Thursday that it recently seized 86.9 kg of suspected cocaine at the Coutts border crossing.CBSA officers were examining a commercial truck on Feb. 15; it had ...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: CBSA)
SMRID announces 14-inch allocation for 2026 Irrigation Season
The St. Mary River Irrigation District's (SMRID) Board of Directors has set water allocations to 14 inches for the 2026 season.SMRID Chairman Cory Nelson says 14 inches will allow irrigators from Leth...
Apr 01, 2026