Board members with Lethbridge Polytechnic have approved a balanced three-year operating budget that begins this Fall and goes through the 2028-29 school year.President and CEO, Dr. Brad Donaldson, says they have moved through a period of challenge and into one of stability.Dr. Donaldson, in a prepared statement, added ...

The victim in the case of a reported knife attack on the weekend at Henderson Lake in Lethbridge has come forward.Police say they receive calls of two men in an altercation on a walking path northeast of the golf clubhouse at around 6:30 Sunday night.While they were able to locate and arrest a person they believe was t...

With just under 15 weeks to go for the annual Whoop-Up Days celebration, Excite Lethbridge kicked off the countdown with a launch party, of sorts, Wednesday morning.Mayor Blaine Hyggen, who spoke at the event, admitted afterwards the five-day event is a big draw annually for the city."The most important event, pro...

A long-awaited project on road safety in the City of Lethbridge is now complete.Known as the Traffic Safety Culture Framework, its intention was to help reduce traffic-related injuries, fatalities, and collisions linked to risky driving behaviours.The City, in announcing the report's completion, says it marks an import...

It's Emergency Preparedness Week, and the County of Lethridge and its regional partners feel there's no better time to link up with your neighbours.Emergency Managment Director Breea Tamminga concludes that strong community connections can make a real difference during an emergency."Having that connection will rea...

The Town of Magrath has come out with an Irrigation Notice.It says it'll receive water from the irrigation district and initiate the 'turn on' process beginning next Tuesday in order to fill up its lines.The following Tuesday, May 19th, it'll begin to open those lines, section by section, to check for any winter-relate...

While we just barely reached double digits criteria temperature-wise in Southern Alberta Tuesday, there will be a noticeable shift Wednesday with the mercury forecast to climb into the lower 20's during the late afternoon hours. Seasonal temperatures at this time of year are usually in the upper teens, however, Environ...

May 4th through the 10th is Mental Health Week across the country.The hope this year is that stronger connections can be built inside individual communities, including Lethbridge.According to the World Health Organization, one in six people are experiencing loneliness or isolation, and David Gabert with the Alberta Sou...

Lethbridge Police have charged a 47-year-old man after he reportedly violated a series of conditions related to child sexual offences.James Robert George Martinac was released from custody back on Friday morning.Less than five hours later, he was caught by police at a public library viewing images of children, contrary...

Tying in with its six-decade anniversary, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge & Southwestern Alberta has awarded 60 non-profit groups in the region with just over $589,000 in grants.The CFLSA says the money is coming from several sources including the foundation's Communities Priorities Fund, the Henry S. Varley...

Police in Lethbridge say they've arrested a suspect in an apparent assault, but have yet to locate the victim.At around 6:30 Sunday night, authorities responded to a complaint of one male threatening another with a knife at Henderson Lake, northeast of the golf clubhouse.They were able to locate a person fitting the de...

Friends and family of a Lethbridge teen who passed away in 2023, are continuing a tradition they started three years ago.Jam for Jax is set to return next month on June 6th to Galt Gardens, downtown.Organizers say the 'all ages' event will feature musical youth groups from southern Alberta schools, as well as the bands...

A former Lethbridge lawyer, now provincial court judge, is being recognized by the University of Lethbridge.Justice Derek Redman will be given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the post-secondary institute's convocation ceremony May 29th.Described as a distinguished jurist, the Winston Churchill High School graduate...

The City of Lethbridge is providing a new service for sports groups and field users.It's now set up a web page dedicated to field and facility closures.While chances are most events would be cancelled because of bad weather, the new site will verify if a sports field, for example, is off limitsIt'll replace the existin...

Westbound travel along Whoop-Up Drive in Lethbridge could see some delays Monday and Tuesday, May 5th and 6th.Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on Monday for the right lane from 7 a.m. until sometime midday.Once that lane is re-opened, the left lane will be shut down until about 6 p.m., before it, too, is re-ope...

Horse racing is back this weekend at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club in Lethbridge. General manager Rose Rossi says besides racing, there's other activities like a mini market and petting zoo. Next month will also see the return of another popular event. "The famous Doggie Derby will be back, again, this year," ...

Police in Lethbridge have begun a targetted campaign on speeders, and those found to be stunting or racing. In just one day last week, authorities say they were able to nab an impaired driver, issued 63 tickets for speeding, and had one vehicle towed.Police also want you to know the added enforcement focuses, on what t...

A major milestone for an international organization and a Southern Alberta group this year - 80 years of charity support in the Bridge City.The group, Beta Sigma Phi was first started in 1946.Recently, the Lethbridge chapter held its Founders Day banquet at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, recognizing its eight decades of ...

Mark Saturday, May 23rd on your calendar if you love Far East cuisine and traditions as the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association recognizes May as Asian Heritage Month.The SAEA says the one-day festival will bring a rich tapestry of traditions, cultures, and histories that define Lethbridge & area.It''s one of many,...

Labelled as a "community champion', the University of Lethbridge is awarding community booster Knud Petersen with an honorary degree.In making the announcement, the university's chancellor Terry Whitehead called the longtime fundraiser and volunteer 'truly one-of-a-kind.'Whitehead continued by saying that Petersen...

Council with the Town of Coalhurst has formalized its 2026 Operational and Capital budgets.The 36-page report projects the town will spend $7,029,932 in operations and $2,019,653 in capital spending - its largest expense, the Sundance Storm Upgrade, is budgeted for $800,000 with just over $349,000 coming from reserves....

Although we're not quite half way through 2026, the City of Lethbridge is already looking at its operations in 2027.On Thursday, Chief Financial Officer Darrell Matthews provided the Community Issues Committee, which includes members of Council, with next year's provisional budget.The document contains potential servic...

A sure sign that spring is here - residents in the City of Lethbridge are being urged to get their green carts to the curb.The weekly collection begins Tuesday, May 5th, and continues through the summer.The program is meant to limit the amount of odour that yard waste can generate or the City likes to say, the 'yuck fa...

Friday marks the first of two days for the High Level Innovation Conference in Lethbridge.The idea: to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, educators, students, and industry leaders under one roof.Event planner Eyren Uggenti says there will be close to 35 sessions and 50-plus speakers as part of the collaboration. ...

Alberta Health Services will be in Fort Macleod later this month with its mobile mammography unit . The trailer, to be set up outside the community's health centre at 744 26th Street South, will provide eligible inviduals with specialized breast x-rays.Screening is free of charge for those between the suggested ages of...

Like many communities in Alberta, the Bridge City is facing its share of challenges in attracting and retaining medical professionals. Mayor Blaine Hyggen admits, while it's not always easy, it's important to show students, like those at Lethbridge Polytechnic, the advantages of staying here when they graduate."If...

A new detachment commander is now in place at the RCMP operation in Coaldale/Picture Butte.A 27-year veteran, Staff Sergeant Malcolm Callihoo has served in different roles around our province, including postings in First Nation and rural northern communities.In welcoming the new lead, Town of Coaldale mayor Jack Van Ri...

Lace up a pair of comfy walking shoes and step into the heart of your community! Jane's Walk 2026 takes place May 1-3. Organizers say local events will cover topics and spaces like public art, parks, historic sites, neighbourhoods, nature and more. All events are free to attend. Officials describe Jane's Walk as a glob...