The top women's curling tournaments in Canada could return to Lethbridge, as the city explores a bid for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The Lethbridge Curling Club sent a letter to the Economic and Finance SPC asking for support and  $400,000 in financial support for the bid. The administration...

Whoop-Up Days will return to paid admission this year. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition announced programming for this year’s event, which includes familiar and new attractions from Aug. 20-24.  Pro rodeo will return from Aug. 22-24, along with the Siksikaitsitapi Princess Pageant on Aug. 20 and Powwow Aug. 21-22. There...

As summer approaches, Lethbridge residents may have a few questions about southern Alberta’s water scarcity and how it might affect the community. The City of Lethbridge has answers, outlined in its Water Conservation Plan and Strategy.  As of today, the City has not implemented the Water Rationing Action Plan. An...

Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a 31-year-old man who is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.  Salar Dalair Khan is wanted for failing to comply with an order stemming from convictions for sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.    Anyone who has seen Khan or has information...

Throughout southwestern Alberta, libraries serve an important role in their communities. They listen to community needs and interests and create amazing programs, events and opportunities to meet those needs.   It is in recognition of this work the READ Awards were created. Presented annually, the READ Awards are judged by...

The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is still facing a $6.5 million shortfall this year as it gears up for Whoop-Up Days. Acting CEO Kim Gallucci presented the organization’s financial report to the city’s economic standing policy committee on May 7.  According to the city, expenses required for Whoop-Up Days and...