

What's Happening
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17
Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
Apr 04, 2025
$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1
Mar 18, 2025

Lethbridge and Area

Collision on Hwy 3/Mayor Magrath overpass
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is on scene of a collision at a high-use area for traffic.Just after noon on Tuesday, Mar. 10, officers were called to the overpass of Mayor Magrath Drive South and Highway 3.Drivers are asked to avoid the area for the time being.LPS says it will provide updates as more infor...
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Lethbridge Polytechnic announces Honouring Excellence winners
Four outstanding alumni are being recognized by Lethbridge Polytechnic.It has announced the recipients of this year's Honouring Excellence awards.Kathy Veres Sassa, Alumni Advisory Council chair, says it is an honour to celebrate the accomplishments of their alumni who continue to inspire and create meaningful change t...
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Watermain repair impacting small area of 3 Ave South in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is working to repair a watermain break in the community. Both westbound lanes in the 1200 block of 3 Avenue South are closed. Two-way traffic is maintained in the eastbound lanes. Weather-permitting, this work should be finished by Saturday, Mar. 14. The city is asking all drivers to follow poste...
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Lethbridge is seventh-cheapest on national rent ranking
Alberta continues to show that it is perhaps Canada's most affordable province when it comes to rental accommodations.Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released their latest National Rent Report, which includes prices from February 2026.A total of 60 communities across the country were analyzed, and half of the 10 communi...
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What's Happening
Collision on Hwy 3/Mayor Magrath overpass
12m ago

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents
B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada
16m ago
Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of misconduct did not defame the cleric: lawyer
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First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from the Vatican at History Museum
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Alberta

Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fails
A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed. Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago. Heather VanSnick says her campaign against Smith gathered almost 2,300 of the roughly 12,000 si...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta First Nations chiefs gather at legislature to denounce separatism
More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and elders from across Alberta gathered at the provincial legislature to call on the government to denounce the brewing separatist movement. Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine says Treaty rights and Indigenous people are being minimized. This comes after chiefs from ...
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Nomination Deadline May 12, 2026
Celebrating Alberta newcomers
Nominations are open for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards, recognizing newcomers' contributions to making the province a better place to call home. Provincial officials say Alberta is home to people from cultures and backgrounds that span the world, many of whom have made significant contributions to their comm...
Mar 07, 2026
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1,225 wildfires last year
Alberta launches new wildfire mitigation strategy
As wildfire season begins, the province says it is launching a new mitigation strategy.A release notes the strategy aligns with the national Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy, but addresses Alberta's unique landscape and community needs."Mitigating the negative impacts of wildfires on our c...
Mar 06, 2026
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Local Sports

2-for-2 performance
Nick Tetz makes history winning sixth consecutive PBR Canada Cup Series event in Lethbridge
Nick Tetz (Calgary, Alberta) continued to ride in unstoppable form in Lethbridge, Alberta, this past weekend, delivering a flawless 2-for-2 performance to win his historic sixth consecutive PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada Cup Series event inside VisitLethbridge.com Arena, victorious at the sold-out, record-settin...
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Jinaye Shomachuk named U SPORTS Women's Field Athlete of the Year
A University of Lethbridge (U of L) student has received major recognition for her athletic achievements.Jinaye Shomachuk has been named the 2026 U SPORTS Women's Field Athlete of the Year and is the first Pronghorn athlete to earn that title."Winning this award is so awesome," she said in an interview with U...
Mar 05, 2026
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march 23
Ponoka hosting Paint the Ice Night at local arena
Town of Ponoka PSA -- Get ready to unleash your inner artist at 'Paint the Ice Night' on Monday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex.This community event invites everyone to transform the ice rink into a colourful masterpiece with washable markers. No skates necessary, and all art supplies will be pro...
Mar 05, 2026
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Agriculture

Witdouck family donates $500,000 to Bringing Hearts Home
The campaign to raise $30 million to build a new cardiac care centre in Lethbridge has received yet another major donation. The Witdouck family has contributed half-a-million dollars. The family has farmed in the Iron Springs area for more than 70 years. Dale Witdouck says they have long been guided by hard work, stewa...
Mar 05, 2026
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Lethbridge County offering support for farmers with soil erosion
Farmers dealing with dry and eroding soil can turn to Lethbridge County for help.The County's Agriculture Services team can help landowners identify options to prevent further loss and reduce impacts.They say that, with high winds and limited snow cover, some producers are already noticing topsoil move off fields.This ...
Mar 03, 2026
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Ag Expo underway at Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre with over 300 vendors
Southern Alberta's largest gathering of agriculture industry representatives is officially underway. Ag Expo kicked off Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, 2026, at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, which continues on Thursday and Friday. Paul Kingsmith, Director of Event Development at Excite Lethbridge, says he i...
Feb 25, 2026
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Canada

B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss trade, liquor with top U.S. diplomat in Canada
VICTORIA - American duties on Canadian softwood lumber and the ban of American alcohol by B.C. will be on the table when Premier David Eby meets the U.S. ambassador to Canada in Victoria today. Ambassador Pete Hoesktra is the same representative who s...
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Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of misconduct did not defame the cleric: lawyer
MONTREAL - A lawyer for the woman who has accused Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual misconduct has told a Montreal courtroom that she did not defame the high-ranking cleric. In his closing statements today, Justin Wee said his client Paméla Grolea...
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First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from the Vatican at History Museum
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders unveiled today five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, and unboxed another two crates of items with origins that have yet to be determined. Among the items include a...
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Carney to attend question period Tuesday after absence called out by other parties
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend question period in Parliament today after all. While Carney's official itinerary, published Monday, had him skipping the proceedings in the House of Commons today, his office has sent out a new schedule a...
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Information commissioner 'disappointed' by lack of federal ambition on access reform
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog says she's surprised that government proposals for updating the Access to Information Act avoid "the most pressing issue" dogging the system - unacceptable delays in answering requests. Information commissioner...
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Citizen-led recall bid against Alberta premier fails to get required signatures
EDMONTON - A petition looking to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature has failed. Smith is the second premier in Alberta's history to face a recall petition, with the other happening nearly 90 years ago. Heather VanSnick...
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World

Baltimore police officer shot while responding to barricade situation at a home, mayor says
BALTIMORE (AP) - A police officer was shot Tuesday while responding to a barricade situation at a home in Baltimore, the city's mayor said. Police separately said that a suspect was also shot during the "active shooter incident." No other...
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Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
MIAMI (AP) - Voting technology firm Smartmatic is seeking to dismiss a criminal indictment for money laundering, blaming President Donald Trump and his allies for seeking its prosecution as part of a "campaign of retribution" against those they blame f...
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Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate whose accomplice fired fatal shot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week, even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed. Ivey reduced Charles "So...
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