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LPS looking for assistance in April 2023 robbery investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is continuing its investigation into a robbery last April.Police have pursued multiple avenues of investigation, but no arrest has been made. They ...
Apr 30, 2024

Artistic rendering of new Lethbridge LDS Temple unveiled
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The look for the planned Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) temple in Lethbridge has been unveiled.Officials have released an exterior artistic rendering for the site. ...
Apr 30, 2024

Four impaired drivers apprehended Saturday night in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it was a busy night for traffic enforcement.The LPS, with assistance from the Alberta Sheriffs, conducted targeted traffic enforcement between...
Apr 29, 2024

Up to 25 cm of snow forecast in southwestern Alberta
CARDSTON, AB - Environment Canada is calling for a brief blast of snow this week.It has issued special weather statements for several areas in southwestern Alberta, including Cardston, Waterton Lakes ...
Apr 29, 2024

AltaLink performing air patrols over southern and central Alberta this week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You might notice an AltaLink helicopter flying over your community this week.The company says it is conducting an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities around parts ...
Apr 28, 2024

Week-in-review: Municipal election changes, a leadership debate and green bins
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for April 21-27, 2024.MUNICIPAL ELECTION CHANGESThe Government of Alberta proposed changes to the way municipal...
Apr 27, 2024

Many questions remain on municipal election changes: Lethbridge mayor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - "Province, stay in your lane, do your stuff. We'll do ours."The mayor of Lethbridge is reacting to the Government of Alberta's newly-proposed changes to municipal elections.Blaine Hyg...
Apr 26, 2024

Alberta to test new K-6 social studies curriculum this fall
Some students in Alberta will learn from the new social studies curriculum this year.The provincial government says the new draft curriculum for grades K-6 is ready to begin pilot testing in select sc...
Apr 26, 2024

Alberta NDP leadership candidates square off in debate in Lethbridge tonight
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The group of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP will be debating various topics Thursday night. An NDP leadership debate will be on from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yates Memorial T...
Apr 25, 2024

Lethbridge gains 28 new physicians in one year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group overseeing doctors in Alberta is reporting progress with recruitment efforts.The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) says, as of March 31, 2024, there were 30...
Apr 23, 2024