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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
Lethbridge Family Services is hosting its first-ever signature fundraising benefit gala Spring to Light Apr. 25 with special guest Rick Mercer. LFS is raising funds to support mental health and wellness programming delivered in two of the local organization’s departments – Immigrant Services and DaCapo Disability Services. Rick Mercer chronicles, satirizes and ultimately celebrates all that is great and irreverent about Canada.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
Lethbridge Police have charged a 28-year-old male after recovering a stolen truck and high-end bicycle. A second male was also apprehended in connection with the incident, following a search of the river valley. On Apr. 15, the owner of a Ford F150 previously reported stolen from Coaldale, observed the vehicle near the Par 3 golf course and attempted to block it in. A male passenger exited and ran into the coulees, while the driver rammed the other vehicle then fled in the truck.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
It was an EPIC day, thanks to Career Transitions and its career conference for 600 middle and high school students. The event was held Wednesday at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. EPIC Day is geared primarily toward students in Grades 9 and 10, but is open to any student who is looking for an opportunity to explore possible career pathways. In small groups, students spend 20 minutes each with five unique exhibitors.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
There are now five approved locations in Lethbridge where food trucks and mobile vending machines can set up on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the City of Lethbridge. Three locations were part of a 2024 pilot program:Indian Battle ParkLethbridge Sports ParkPark ‘n’ Bark Dog ParkNew for 2025 are the additions of:Atso Towaawa ParkNicholas Sheran Leisure CentreAll five locations have designated food truck parking areas.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
Lethbridge Police welcomed the newest four-legged member to the K9 unit. Police Service Dog Brandon, a nearly two-year-old Belgian Malinois, was born in Spain and later imported by the Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officers Training Center. He was acquired by LPS in November 2024. Brandon began his rigorous training program alongside Cst. Terry Fieguth Jan. 6. While the training usually takes 20 weeks to complete, the duo was able to finish in 14 weeks since Cst.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
Pickleball could be considered one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Next month, the Lethbridge and District Pickleball Tournament will be held at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre May 2-4. “This all-ages Tier 4 event will be sanctioned by Pickleball Canada, meaning participants are guaranteed great competitive and exciting competition throughout the tournament,” says Lethbridge and District Exhibition Director of Community Engagement Paul Kingsmith.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
Lethbridge Polytechnic Agronomy student Abigayle Terrill has been named valedictorian of the first class to graduate from Lethbridge Polytechnic. The post-secondary institution transitioned from college to polytechnic in the summer of 2024, so Spring 2025 convocates will be the first students to receive a parchment from Lethbridge Polytechnic. Raised on a ranch near Cardston, Terrill developed an interest in agriculture early on.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
This week, the City of Lethbridge supports National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize the important work of Emergency Communications Officers. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is proud to celebrate the ECOs working in the Public Safety Communications Centre. These trained professionals answer 9-1-1 calls and send help for fire and police emergencies in Lethbridge and surrounding communities 24 hours a day.
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1 week ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
There’s a payment scam circulating on Facebook regarding purchasing an ‘unlimited travel smartcard,’ according to the City of Lethbridge. The Facebook profile, Public transport in Lethbridge, has two posts that have been shared offering the fraudulent smartcards if users click a link and enter their credit card information. The page and posts have been reported to Facebook and the City has commented on the posts to help alert Facebook users to the fraudulent offer.
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2 weeks ago | 
mylethbridgenow.com | Stan Ashbee
First-year student Roberta Mistaken Chief took home first-place in the LaunchPoint Pitch Competition, held at the University of Lethbridge. Three Lethbridge Polytechnic Business students placed in the top four at the competition. Mistaken Chief is the owner of Niitsitapi Treats and Eats and was awarded the top prize of $2,000. “Niitsitapi Treats and Eats is my way of sharing delicious Indigenous food with people across southern Alberta who might not have access to it,” Mistaken Chief explains.
