A large majority of residents in the South Canadian Rockies say tourism is important to their communities, though many are raising concerns about housing and affordability, according to a recent survey.The resident sentiment survey, conducted by South Canadian Rockies and Travel Alberta, found 87 per cent of respondent...

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say new water service installation is impacting a small portion of a busy roadway.Effective immediately, 5 Avenue North is closed between 18 Street and 19 Street North.Detours are in place for eastbound and westbound traffic.The city says the work is scheduled to be complete on Apr...

The Stitch It Forward Society of Lethbridge is celebrating its fifth anniversary.The charity organization is holding a sewing day on April 18 and inviting the public to join in the sewing, knitting, crocheting, and card making as part of the celebration.In the past five years, Stitch It Forward has made over 101,020 it...

A project to preserve the histories of artist-run centres in Canada has received funding through a Knowledge Synthesis Grant.The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council has allocated $29,127 to Dr. Devon Smither's Oral Histories and Artist-Run Centres in Canada project.Smither, an associate dean in the Faculty ...

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say crane work will impact traffic and pedestrians along a portion of Stafford Drive South on Saturday, April 11. They say the project is scheduled to last for five hours.Beginning at 7 a.m., city officials say the northbound lanes between 4 Avenue South and 5 Avenue South will be ...

The Lethbridge and District Japanese Garden Society has appointed Jordan Jensen as the new executive director of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden.Jenson recently served as director of the Heartland Training and Support Hub in Raymond, where he worked on programs for rural health and well-being.Society president Dawn Sugimoto...

The City of Lethbridge says residential street sweeping will begin Monday (Apr. 13) and continue on weekdays for the next eight to 12 weeks, depending on weather.Officials say signs will be posted in neighbourhoods ahead of sweeping, with "no parking" notices going up about 24 hours in advance.Vehicles left o...

The Veterans Association Food Bank is hosting a one-day "Stuff the Van" donation drive April 18 in west Lethbridge.The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and aims to collect non-perishable food, hygiene products and household items for local veterans and their families.Organizers say all donations will go towa...

The St. Mary River Irrigation District has announced the winner of their division 2 election.Colten Bodie will be representing Division 2 on the board, covering the space between Highway 3 and Township Road 74 and Range Road 210 to the Chin Lakes Reservoir.The SMRID Board is congratulating Bodie's opponents Daniel Donk...

Southern Alberta authors and gardening experts Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau are set to visit Analog Books (322 6 Street South, Lethbridge) on Saturday (Apr. 11) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a meet and greet and Q&A.Organizers say the event is open to the public and encourage attendees to bring gardening-relat...

The University of Lethbridge is inviting the community to explore creativity and innovation at its annual Vibe Fest.The event, presented by Stringam Law, is set to take place on April 18 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the University Centre for the Arts and is free to attend.Organizers say the event highlights the work of st...

A free CPR training session is taking place in Lethbridge on Sunday, April 12. The event is being organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 237 to teach community members how to perform CPR in case of an emergency. The session is being done in response to proposed provincial changes that would s...

The Lethbridge Raging Grannies are holding a rally on April 10 to protest coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.Raging Grannies administrator Barb Phillips says the impact mining can have on the environment is an important issue to the rallygoers."Whatever happens in those mountains affects us, ...

Lethbridge Police have charged a total of five people with first-degree murder in the death of a 27-year-old man. On March 27, at approximately 6:30 a.m., police and EMS responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at an apartment complex along the 200 block of 7 A Avenue South. Upon arrival, police say an unresponsive...

A Crowsnest Pass heritage site is in the running for a national prize aimed at preserving historic sites across Canada.The Old Coleman High School, home to the Crowsnest Museum and Archives, has been selected as one of 12 finalists in the Next Great Save competition, organized by the National Trust for Canada.Organizer...

Brooks RCMP are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead and a child with serious injuries.Along with police, emergency crews, including EMS, the Fire Department, and Peace Officers, were called to the incident south of Brooks at about 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to the intersection of Hig...

Lethbridge will be the site of an international Tae Kwon-Do event this summer. The 2026 Tae Kwon-Do International World Cup will be bringing over 600 participants from more than 20 counties to Lethbridge to compete, along with upwards of 400 spectators and 80 officials and volunteers. Members of Lethbridge city council...

A Lethbridge organization is working to ensure more high school students can cross the graduation stage by removing the cost of formal wear.MyCityCare has launched its annual Cinderella Project and Tux Shop, offering dresses and suits to students who may face financial barriers.The program, now in its ninth year, was c...

CAREERS The Next Generation is bringing hands-on career exploration to southern Alberta with its Young Women in Trades and Technologies Camp, a two-day, immersive experience designed to introduce participants to high-demand careers in the skilled trades. Organizers say female students in Grades 10-12 will step into a w...

Alberta's government has announced an investment of more than $28 million to help protect families, communities and the economy from future floods and drought.Government officials acknowledge that many communities face challenges keeping up with water demand, drought-proofing their infrastructure or preventing floodwat...

Canada's Western Gateway (CWG) Trade and Logistics Corridor will be hosting an information session aimed at helping the trucking industry with tips and practices to navigating crossing the Coutts border crossing as efficiently as possible. CWG officials note, Saving Time & Money Crossing the Coutts Border will give...

Agriculture Sciences - Agronomy student Paul Skretting has been named valedictorian for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Spring 2026 Convocation class. Polytechnic officials say he will lead the procession of graduates and speak at the afternoon ceremony planned for 2 p.m. May 22 in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. "I was sho...

An annual gardening event featuring workshops, exhibitors and a seed swap is set to return to Lethbridge on Saturday, April 11.Seedy Saturday is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. in the north wing of the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library (800-5 St S).Organizers say the free event will include a seed swap, compo...

Over the next few days, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) will host 18 students for an introduction to policing during the 2026 Youth Academy.The program is intended to promote policing as a career option, give insight into officers' responsibilities, and showcase the work and opportunities available within LPS.Parti...

Southern Alberta residents are being encouraged to think about all the ways public health practitioners make a difference in the health and well-being of Canadians during National Public Health Week, April 6 to 10. "National Public Health Week provides us with an important opportunity to acknowledge the many ways ...

Three people are facing charges after RCMP seized an estimated $12,000 worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Coaldale.RCMP say the seizure took place April 1 after the driver initially failed to stop for officers.A 30-year-old woman, 27-year-old man, and 56-year-old man, all residents of Taber, have been ch...

The Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization has launched a fundraising campaign to help recover from years of operating deficits.The SOS: Support Our Seniors Campaign aims to raise $75,000 to rebuild financial stability and ensure continued access to essential programs, meals, and social connections.Over the past year...

The 15th Annual Coaldale Family 5K Fun Run is taking place later this month.Runners of all levels are invited to register and meet up at Coaldale Christian School for the annual celebration of wellness and community spirit while wearing fun costumes, team shirts, or bright colours.Organizers say all proceeds from the e...