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City of Lethbridge updates Water Rationing plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has approved an update to their Water Rationing Action Plan (WRAP).The WRAP includes five stages, each of which outlines immediate actions to reduce water usage...
May 28, 2024
No charges for officers who surveilled Alberta legislature member: watchdog letter
Two police officers who broke rules when they surveilled a legislature member won't face charges, even though there are reasonable grounds to believe they committed a crime, says the province's law en...
May 27, 2024
Week-in-Review: A ringette tournament, the signing of Hurricanes and a high-risk incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 19 to May 25, 2024.UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE CUPThe University of Lethbridge was announced as the host schoo...
May 25, 2024
Last phase of bike lane construction to start on 7 Street South
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents are advised of some more construction coming up in the downtown area next week. Officials say construction will resume on 7 Street South from 4 Avenue to 7 Avenue in order t...
May 24, 2024
Rain, cooler temperatures cause 'significant decline' in Alberta wildfire risk
The Alberta government says cool, wet weather over the past week has lowered the risk of wildfires in the province.Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says there has been a "significant decline" in the numb...
May 23, 2024
Alberta Teachers' Association says several school boards to see funding cuts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some school divisions will see less funding for the 2024/25 year.The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says the school jurisdiction funding profiles, posted to the Government of Alb...
May 22, 2024
UPDATE: One man in custody following "high-risk incident" in south Lethbridge
UPDATE - 3:40 p.m.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police have confirmed that one man is in custody.The LPS notes the man had barricaded himself in a southside home. Officials say he surrendered to police without inc...
May 21, 2024
Evacuation order canceled for Fort McMurray area
FORT MCMURRAY, AB - The evacuation order and alert, and the state of emergency has been lifted for the Fort McMurray area.Evacuees from Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace may no...
May 18, 2024
Week-in-review: Property taxes, training doctors and changes to WestJet service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 12 to May 18, 2024. PROPERTY TAXESAn increase to property taxes was approved in Lethbridge.READ MORE: P...
May 18, 2024
Deal signed to create medical school program at U of L
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) and University of Calgary (U of C) have come together to train more doctors in the southern city.The post-secondary schools have signed a Memoran...
May 17, 2024