January felt like both a slog and speed run (a speedslog?) but there was still some cool stuff going on in Lethbridge:
The warm weather feels nice, but it’s hard on insects and other wildlife. (CTV)
A new online map shows the locations of The Art of Curiosity including trinket trade, free art exchange, and share a secret boxes around Lethbridge. (Strudel Brand)
The City’s Environmental Initiatives Program helped Lethbridge residents save water by installing rain barrels and low-flow toilets. More than 500 new installations were supported by City rebates in 2025. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge has joined the Strong Cities Network, a global initiative that works to reduce hate, extremism, and polarization. (City of Lethbridge)
Visitation is up at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump after it was given a shout-out on the TV Show “The Pitt.” (CJWE)
The woodshop at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization has reopened with a major facelift. (Lethbridge News Now)
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. As part of the celebration, new art exhibits have been installed at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. (Lethbridge Herald, Lethbridge News Now)
The University of Lethbridge is offering a new degree in Cinema and Media Studies, which will add to southern Alberta’s new push to attract productions to this area. (University of Lethbridge)
The City of Lethbridge is offering virtual tours of its infrastructure services facilities including the water treatment plant, waste and recycling centre, and even a transit bus. (My Lethbridge Now).
Corb Lund’s anti-coal petition is back on after the country singer resubmitted after the province changed the rules. Signatures will be collected over the next four months. (CTV)
