Officials with parkrun Canada say this year's event set a national participation record on Aug. 22, during its 10-year anniversary celebrations. Organizers note parkrun started in Lethbridge seven years ago, and has held 317 events during that time. What is parkrun? parkrun is a free, community-led 5K event where you c...

University of Lethbridge researchers are collaborating with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to prototype extraterrestrial biomanufacturing (ET-bio), a concept that supports human space exploration and could also benefit Canadians living in remote areas on Earth.When humans eventually settle on the moon or Mars, ULethbr...

Thanks to overwhelming community support, the inaugural Hearts & Health Classic Golf Tournament raised $222,175 in support of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation's Bringing Hearts Home campaign.Held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, Foundation officials say the tournament welcomed 30 teams...

UPDATE: The driver of the vehicle in the story below has been identified and it has been determined that nothing criminal had occurred.Police thank the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal.ORIGINAL STORY:Lethbridge Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle involved in a...

Lethbridge Police Cadets are participating in a low-light/no-light shooting exercise at the Police Range today, Aug. 28, 2026, between 3:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. LPS officials say those in the area can expect to hear shots being fired during this time. There is no risk to the public.Police thank the public for their pati...

Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lethbridge and areas to the south.Meteorologists say conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts. The weather agency says thunderstorm...

Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female after a stolen vehicle containing numerous stolen firearms was recovered in a southside parking lot. On Aug. 20 around 11:30 a.m., LPS says a member of the Property Crimes Unit observed a vehicle in a parking lot along the 300 block of Scenic Drive South and confirmed it...

Lethbridge Police are investigating a series of incidents across the city Wednesday night and are seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect. In all instances, police say the suspect description was consistent. On Aug. 26 at 8:45 p.m., police responded to a carjacking report in the parking lot of a busines...

A wanted man from B.C. is facing charges after being arrested in southern Alberta this week. On Aug. 24, 2026, Alberta RCMP Southern Alberta District (SAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) and Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services arrested Nicholas Masters, 28, in Carmangay after receiving multiple tips from the public. Mounties ...

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say they are ready to celebrate Alberta Day.The celebration marks the official establishment of Alberta as a province in 1905. Although the day is officially recognized on Sept. 1, the city says events are planned over the course of a few days.In Lethbridge, officials say the 2026 ...

Lethbridge residents are being advised of some construction set to take place next month."The City of Lethbridge would like to provide you with advance notice of upcoming construction activities in the area," reads a statement from the City. "The intersection of 5 Avenue South and 6 Street South will und...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling the creation of an online portal to submit tariff concerns, a positive first step.However, the CFIB is also urging premier Danielle Smith to go further and lower the province's small business tax rate, as well.In a statement Wednesday, the federation said lower...

Expect some delays in your travels Thursday and Friday, especially if 13th Street South or Whoop-Up Drive are part of your driving plans.Starting at 6 a.m., the northbound lanes of 13th between 9th and 10th Avenue South will be closed off with two-way traffic in the southbound lanes only.Weather permitting, all the wor...

It was another big turnout for the annual Whoop-Up Days celebrations in Lethbridge - record breaking, in fact, if you consider this year's attendance, and the third-straight year a new mark has been established.Figures released Wednesday by Excite Lethbridge show well over 56,000 visitors came out for the five day even...

Two hospital emergency departments in the region are joining Alberta's almost two-year-old Virtual Emergency Physician program or VEP.Patients needing non-urgent medical attention at either the Fort Macleod or Milk River health centres will now be able to access the service. The idea is for nursing staff and/or the pat...

Lethbridge Area Search & Rescue are looking at adding a few more volunteers to their ranks. Association president Duane Piper says they have around 40 active members right now, however..."When a call comes out, depending on when and where it is in the details, we might have 15 people that are able to go. So, w...

With the City of Lethbridge facing a projected $285 million in upgrades to its Wastewater Treatment Plant, it's looking at any and all funding options. Mayor Blaine Hyggen said that includes meetings with both provincial and federal ministers on ways that could avoid a major spike in utility rates."I know folks ha...

Lethbridge Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old.Harmony Pipestem-Two Young Men was last seen in the city on Tuesday wearing a black cropped t-shirt, blue jeans, and her hair was in a pony-tail.Police say they are concerned for the young girl's well-being and would like to know she's ...

The Fort Macleod Health Centre's emergency department will be shut down to new arrivals, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening until 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.In a statement, Alberta Health Services said the 12-hour closure was due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure temporary coverage.&qu...

Taber's Kraft Hockeyville celebration gets underway on Thursday as the community officially receives its winner banner and cheque, with an NHL legend also set to make an appearance during Cornfest.The community will officially receive its Kraft Hockeyville cheque and winner banner during the Cornfest grand opening cere...

Another generous donation has come in for the Bringing Hearts Home campaign.For the Lohues family, farming has always been about more than making a living. It is about family, hard work and contributing to the place they call home.Now, through Coyote Flats Charolais, the Lohues family is investing $100,000 in the Chino...

Alberta Health Services has issued another Water Quality Advisory for our area.The latest covers the Enchant Municipal Park Pond, after elevated levels of bacteria were discovered."At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water. There is also the possibility of skin, ear and eye...

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say a major project will improve accessibility and visitor experience at one of the community's most popular attractions.The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden (NYJG) Pathway project begins Monday, Aug. 31. The project is part of the City of Lethbridge 2022 - 2031 Capital Improvement Progr...

A sidewalk repair along University Drive West in Lethbridge is affecting both pedestrians and motorists. City officials say the repair area stretches from the pathway junction south of the Bull Trail Park parking lot to Ridgewood Boulevard West. Pedestrians are detoured west to Jerry Potts Boulevard, south across Whoop...

A southern Alberta artist is set to receive special recognition from the Alberta Museums Association (AMA). The AMA has announced Api'soomaahka (Running Coyote) - William Singer III as the 2026 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award, in recognition of his profound commitment to artistic excellence and the preserv...

The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is calling for a coordinated response to the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, warning that while the direct impact will differ across provinces and industries, continued trade uncertainty will be felt by businesses and communities across the country.Chamber officials point out, ...

Lethbridge Police say they removed an impaired driver from the road and issued 67 tickets during an ongoing targeted traffic enforcement project over the weekend. The ongoing initiative, which takes place annually throughout the summer months, targets high-risk and nuisance driving behaviours. In addition to the ticket...

Building on previous traffic-calming initiatives, the City of Lethbridge says it is beginning to install temporary traffic-calming curbs at 11 locations throughout the community. The city says this initiative is to help improve road safety and reduce speeds. Officials note, traffic-calming curbs are large precast concr...