ARCHES to cease supervised consumption services on Aug. 31
After funding was pulled by the Alberta government last month, ARCHES has set Aug. 31 as the final date for services at Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site (SCS) as well as its needle debris pickup program. Continue reading
Lethbridge City Council debates mandatory mask bylaw
The proposed bylaw to make masks compulsory in all public indoor spaces comes after city-owned facilities started requiring face coverings last week. Continue reading
12-year-old 4-H member donates hundreds of pounds of beef to Lethbridge Soup Kitchen
The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen will be beefed up for months following the generous donation of a 12-year-old 4-H member from Lomond, Alta. Continue reading
Lethbridge’s Galt Museum proactively collecting items during historic COVID-19 pandemic
The Galt Museum in Lethbridge is proactively collecting items that will one day represent the history of community experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Lethbridge Hurricanes GM reacts as WHL pushes 2020-21 season start back to December
The Western Hockey League announced on Thursday that the start date for the 2020-21 season has been pushed back by two months. Continue reading
Missing southern Alberta teen found dead; homicide investigation underway
The remains of a teen who was reported missing in southern Alberta last week have been discovered and a homicide investigation is now underway. Continue reading
Soaring temperatures impacting homeless population in Lethbridge
For the homeless population in Lethbridge, the high temperatures are presenting some risks. Continue reading
Addison enjoying opportunity at unconventional NHL camp
It’s been an unusual introduction to his new NHL organization, but Lethbridge Hurricanes star Calen Addison is soaking up every second of his first camp with the Minnesota Wild. Continue reading
Taber corn growers facing second-straight year of hail-related challenges
Corn farmer James Johnson lost as much as 90 per cent of his 2019 crop due to hail last August, and 2020 has already seen some hail-related losses. Continue reading
Doug Paisley named new head coach of Coaldale Copperheads
Former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns head coach Doug Paisley has been named the new head coach of the Coaldale Copperheads, in the Heritage Junior ‘B’ Hockey League. Continue reading
Town of Coaldale breaks ground on pathway project
The Pathway Expansion and Enhancement Project was allocated funding in 2019-2021 capital budget discussions by the town, and now Phase 1 is underway. Continue reading
Coaldale greenhouse becomes exclusive lettuce supplier for Wendy’s Canada
An 11-acre greenhouse in southern Alberta has become the lone supplier of leafy greens for Wendy’s fast-food restaurants across the country. Continue reading
Lethbridge city council passes bylaw banning conversion therapy
Lethbridge has joined a handful of other Alberta municipalities, including Calgary and Edmonton, in the banning of conversion therapy. Continue reading
Wheat Kings prospect Rylen Roersma taking full advantage of unconventional off-season
Rylen Roersma is making the most of training for what he hopes will be his first season in the Western Hockey League during an unconventional off-season. Continue reading
Lethbridge townhouse complex ordered to vacate following AHS inspection
The tenants of the Jade Court townhouse complex in Lethbridge have been told they have less than a month to vacate their homes. Continue reading