What’s Happening

CBC documentary to showcase Lethbridge's Japanese gardens

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens will be highlighted in an upcoming documentary.Borrowed From Nature will stream nationally on CBC Gem on Friday, November 13, and on CBC TV in Alberta ...

Nov 04, 2020

Letter to Alberta mayors: provincial funding likely to be cut

EDMONTON, AB - Municipalities across the province have been told to expect less money from the Government of Alberta in the coming fiscal year.A letter from Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard has...

Nov 03, 2020

Piikani Nation enters work partnership with operating engineers union

BROCKET, AB - A partnership has been formed between the Piikani Nation and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.In a release, it was stated that the agreement is based around a tra...

Nov 02, 2020

Exploring Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s spooky past

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Halloween is the one holiday of the year that puts ghosts and ghouls and fun haunts in focus. The city of Lethbridge and southern Alberta is not short on spooky stories. Belinda Crows...

Olivia Thorington Oct 31, 2020

Lethbridge has Canada's highest Crime Severity Index

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Statistics Canada has given Lethbridge an unfortunate distinction - having the highest Crime Severity Index (CSI) in the country.It measures both the volume and seriousness of crimes ...

Oct 30, 2020

Lethbridge Food Bank annual fundraiser to highlight live music

LETHBRIDGE, AB- This year, because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Lethbridge Food Bank will be hosting their annual fundraiser at Honkers Pub and Eatery on November 10th, 2020. In normal years, the Let...

Oct 25, 2020

Alberta to lead new COVID-19 pilot program for international travellers

CALGARY, AB - The province is taking part in a pilot program for sale travel amid the pandemic.The Alberta and federal governments will test an alternative to the current COVID-19 14-day quarantine re...

Oct 22, 2020

Alberta government announces "up to 930" job losses in various ministries

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has confirmed that hundreds of positions within the provincial government will be abolished or otherwise impacted.In a letter from the Public Service Commissio...

Oct 21, 2020

Using puppets to teach kids about COVID-19 safety

STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe has teamed up with a puppeteer to educate children on COVID-19.The Blood Tribe's communications department is working with DerRic Starlight and his Indigenous puppets - ...

Oct 21, 2020

Firefighter training in a COVID world

LETHBRIDGE, AB - 2020 has been a monumental year for the world, with the COVID-19 pandemic top of mind for many. However, life rolls along and the pandemic hasn't stopped local fire crews from trainin...

Oct 19, 2020