Weekly headlines from around Lethbridge from the past week.
Arts and Culture
Royal Tyrrell Museum marks 40th anniversary with “pop-up” exhibits across Alberta In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Royal Tyrrell Museum will be bringing a pop-up exhibit to the Lethbridge Public Library this fall. (CJWE)
Whoop-Up Days to feature increased Blackfoot programming This year’s Whoop-up Days will feature a variety of Blackfoot events including relay races, and Indigenous marketplace, and the Siksikaitsitapi Powwow. (Lethbridge News Now)
Nature at the heart of new exhibits at SAAG Two new exhibits at SAAG feature nature-themed artwork from artists Leila Sujir and Namaakii Bear Hat. (Lethbridge Herald)
Hip-hop culture is alive and growing in Lethbridge A showcase of local artists highlights the diversity of the local hip-hop music scene. (Lethbridge Herald)
Community Issues
Inclusion Lethbridge to hold information, letter writing night Inclusion Lethbridge is encouraging residents to join their letter writing night to express concerns about the provincial government’s clawbacks of the Federal Disability Credit. (My Lethbridge Now)
Economy
Lethbridge improves two spots on rent affordability list A mixed bag for rental costs in Lethbridge as cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment declined while monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment increased in July, as compared to 2024. (Lethbridge News Now)
Rents dropping but students still struggling to get by Lethbridge remains one of the most affordable cities in Canada, but the monthly cost still presents difficulties for students. (CTV)
Environment
Province ignoring science on mining, says MLA Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro is raising concerns about selenium contamination from the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine after the release of a recent government report examining the issue. (Lethbridge Herald)
