The Downtown Lethbridge Farmers’ Market is returning to Festival Square this week, bringing locally produced food, goods and vendors back to the heart of the city for another summer season. The market begins Wednesday, July 8, and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Wednesday until Aug. 26. Attendance is free. Co-produced by Excite Lethbridge and the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ and presented by 94.1 CJOC, the weekly market offers visitors an opportunity to shop from local and provincial producers while spending time in downtown Lethbridge. As an Alberta-approved farmers’ market, at least 80 per cent of the products available at the market must be made, baked or grown…
Southern Alberta’s largest celebration of multiculturalism is returning to Henderson Lake Park this summer. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) will host the 2026 Heritage Day Festival on Monday, Aug. 3, inviting the community to enjoy a full day of cultural performances, international cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities. Running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the free event celebrates the cultures, traditions, and histories that make Southern Alberta one of Canada’s most diverse regions. A Celebration of Culture Festival-goers can experience a variety of live cultural performances throughout the day, including traditional dance, music, and song presented by SAEA member groups and local community performers. A diverse lineup of…
Global martial artists to compete in Southern Alberta on July 4–5, 2026 Lethbridge will welcome competitors from across Canada and around the world this weekend as it hosts the Tae Kwon-Do International (TKDI) World Cup, taking place July 4 and 5 at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Organized by United Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Canada (UTTC), the event will bring together athletes of all ages and skill levels for two days of international competition. Divisions will feature youth, junior, adult, and black belt competitors competing in patterns and sparring events, including team patterns, black belt team sparring, and the International Team Black Belt Sparring division. The tournament will also welcome…
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) welcomed community members to its annual Asian Heritage Festival at the Multicultural Centre, offering a day of cultural celebration, education, and connection. The festival highlighted the rich diversity of Asian cultures through a variety of performances, exhibits, and interactive activities. Visitors had the opportunity to experience traditional music, dance, authentic cuisine, cultural displays, and educational presentations that showcased the histories and traditions of communities from across Asia. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed vocal and instrumental performances, cultural dances, and food vendor booths featuring traditional dishes. The event also featured cultural artifacts, multimedia presentations, and displays designed to foster a greater understanding…
Long-time community leader becomes first marshal selected through public nomination process A lifelong community builder with deep roots in southern Alberta will lead one of Lethbridge’s most anticipated summer traditions. Knud Petersen has been named the 2026 Whoop-Up Days Parade Marshal, marking the first time the honour has been awarded through a community nomination process. Petersen will officially kick off Whoop-Up Days by leading the parade through the streets of Lethbridge on August 18. A Lifetime of Community Impact Originally from Denmark, Petersen arrived in Canada in 1965 through an agricultural exchange program and settled in southern Alberta four years later. What followed was not only a successful career in…
May is recognized across Canada as Asian Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian communities. Each year, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) marks this important month through a series of events, workshops, and community activities, culminating in its signature event: the Asian Heritage Festival. In 2026, the festival promises to bring together a vibrant tapestry of traditions, stories, and cultural expressions that reflect the diversity of our community. It’s an opportunity to honour the journeys of past generations, embrace the richness of multiculturalism, and celebrate the unique contributions that shape our shared future. Event Details What: Asian Heritage FestivalWho: Southern Alberta Ethnic Association…
Find free local events in Lethbridge this week! 📅 Weekly Overview Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 3 🗓️ Monday — April 27 🎨 Beginner Beading Class 🗓️ Tuesday — April 28 🧵 Sit ‘n Stitch 🗓️ Friday — May 1 🧶 Festival of Quilts 🏺 Spring Pottery Market 🎶 First Friday Lunch & Listen Concert 🌿 History of the Lethbridge River Valley 🌮 TacoFest: Lucha Libre Night ♻️ Jane’s Walk: Waste & Recycling Centre Tour 🎤 Open Mic 🗓️ Saturday — May 2 🌱 From My Yard To Yours: Gardening for Biodiversity & Well-Being 🏘️ Getting To Know Garry Station 🎮 Geek Fest 🧶 Festival of Quilts 🏺 Spring…
Find free local events in Lethbridge this week! Monday, April 20 FASD Caregiver Support GroupLethbridge Family Services🕒 9:30 AM📍 Lethbridge Family Services – North Office (1107 2A Avenue N) Beginner Beading ClassLethbridge Public Library🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Main Branch (Upper North Wing) Reading Rainbow Book Club: The Song of AchillesLethbridge Public Library🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Pittoyiss Tuesday, April 21 Give-It-A-Try Older Adults GymnasticsWest Wind Gymnastics & Lethbridge Sport Council🕒 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM📍 West Wind Gymnastics Sit ‘n StitchLethbridge Public Library🕒 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Crossings Branch (Kingsmen Fireplace Meeting Area) Income Tax ClinicWomanspace Resource Centre🕒 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM📍 Main Branch (Community…
Monday — April 20 FASD Caregiver Support GroupHosted by: Lethbridge Family Services🕤 Time: 9:30 AM📍 Location: Lethbridge Family Services – North Office (1107 2A Avenue N)📝 Free event Beginner Beading ClassHosted by: Lethbridge Public Library🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Main Branch (Upper North Wing)📝 Free event Reading Rainbow Book Club: The Song of AchillesHosted by: Lethbridge Public Library🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Lethbridge Public Library – Pittoyiss📝 Free event Tuesday — April 21 Give-It-A-Try Older Adults GymnasticsHosted by: West Wind Gymnastics & Lethbridge Sport Council🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM📍 Location: West Wind Gymnastics📝 Free event Sit ’n StitchHosted by: Lethbridge Public Library🕐…
1. Overview The Meliorist Publishing Society is undertaking a comprehensive brand redesign to better reflect our mission, values, and evolving role within the University of Lethbridge and the broader Southern Alberta community. This competition is a key component of that process, inviting creatives to contribute a bold, modern logo that represents The Meliorist’s identity as a student-driven, independent publication. Deadline for submissions is May 4, 2026. 2. Project Goals 3. Design Objective We are looking for a logo that: 4. Design Requirements Design Components Submissions should include: File Format & Quality Files should be high-resolution and clear enough for evaluation across digital platforms. Designs must be submitted in one of…
