Category Archives: What’s Happening
Operating spending in Lethbridge grew by 2.5 times the rate of population growth in 2007-2017
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) shows real operating spending growth over the last decade in Lethbridge being "quite unsustainable".Yet, acc...
Oct 31, 2019 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)
Province asked for clarity on stance for Lethbridge's Supervised Consumption Site
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf questioned the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan about what the government's official stance on supervised consumption s...
Oct 30, 2019 Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf in the Alberta Legislature. (Lethbridge News Now)
1985 STARS Helicopter makes farewell voyage in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After nearly 35 years of serving southern Alberta, the BK117 STARS Air Ambulance flew to Lethbridge for the final time.This particular aircraft was the first-ever STARS helicopter to ...
Oct 30, 2019 BK117 STARS helicopter landing in its final flight to Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Telus investing $40-million in Lethbridge for internet speeds, 5G preparations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Telus is making significant investments into its PureFibre optic network, new cell towers, and enhanced wireless capabilities.They will be spending $16-billion across Alberta between ...
Oct 29, 2019 Telus logo.
Lethbridge residents to protest against crime Nov. 3
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of people in Lethbridge have said enough is enough.Spokesperson and Organizer of the Rally for Change, Mallory Kristjanson, says a significant portion of the city's population...
Oct 28, 2019 (Supplied by Connecting Our Community - Lethbridge)
High winds prompt fire advisories around Pincher Creek and Forty Mile
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Fire advisories have been issued for two regions in southern Alberta due to the high winds.Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of southwestern Alberta calling for ...
Oct 25, 2019 A map of all active fire advisories and bans in southern Alberta. (Supplied by Alberta Fire Bans)
Mayor Spearman outlines how provincial budget will impact Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Premier Jason Kenney and the United Conservative Party revealed their first full budget Thursday afternoon, which Kenney says will create jobs, grow the economy, and protect vital ser...
Oct 25, 2019 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman on the 2019 provincial budget. (Lethbridge News Now)
North Siphon project to close part of north Lethbridge road next week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents on the north side are being advised of a road closure next week.Starting Monday, October 28, 13 Street N. will be closed between Uplands Boulevard N. and Blackwolf Boulevard...
Oct 25, 2019 An image of the impacted area (left) alongside a map of the North Siphon project route (City of Lethbridge)
Whooping cough cases double in one week, spread to Taber & Bow Island
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has confirmed a high number of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the south zone.Officials declared an outbreak of the disease on Wednesday, October 16th, ...
Oct 24, 2019 Lethbridge Community Health Centre. (Lethbridge News Now)
Poppy campaign gets started Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Starting tomorrow, October 25, Canadians will be able to pick up their poppies.The poppies, of course, are a symbol to pay tribute and honour veterans.Pat McIntosh, the Chair of the P...
Oct 24, 2019 Glenn Miller (left) of the Lethbridge Legion with Pat McIntosh (centre) and Branch President Michael Cormican ahead of the start of the poppy campaign (Lethbridge News Now)