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Former premier Rachel Notley stepping down as leader of Alberta NDP
EDMONTON, AB - Rachel Notley, the former premier of Alberta, is stepping down as leader of the province's Opposition NDP. Notley says there will now be a race to replace her, and she plans to stay in ...
Jan 16, 2024
Lethbridge second most affordable city for rent in national ranking
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the country's most affordable cities in which to rent an apartment is in southern Alberta.That is according the National Rent Report for January 2024 from Rentals.ca and Urbana...
Jan 15, 2024
Picture Butte man charged in connection to alleged animal abuse
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - The RCMP has laid charges against a man from southern Alberta.On January 8, 2024, officers attended a home in Picture Butte on allegations that animal abuse had been occurring agai...
Jan 15, 2024
Another grid alert issued in Alberta Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (9:30 a.m.)The Alberta Electric System Operator said the grid alert issued Monday morning has ended. They attribute this to increasing wind and solar power generation.Albertans...
Jan 15, 2024
Lethbridge man allegedly caught driving 113 km/hr in 50 zone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it caught a man driving more than double the speed limit in the city. On January 10, a member of the Traffic Response Unit was on patrol along...
Jan 11, 2024 The Lethbridge Police Service said it caught a driver travelling at more than double the speed limit. (Photo: LPS)
City of Lethbridge providing tips to stay warm during cold snap
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The temperature in Lethbridge and the surrounding area has dropped significantly and is set to keep dropping throughout the week, and the City of Lethbridge has tips for residents to ...
Jan 10, 2024
City of Lethbridge taking steps to address water supply concerns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is continuing measure to address water supply concerns.Reservoir levels in the province have experienced a decline in recent years, including the Oldman Reservo...
Jan 10, 2024
Optimism at Castle Mountain despite lack of snow
CASTLE MOUNTAIN, AB - Despite a distinct lack of snow in southern Alberta so far this winter, one local ski hill still hopes to put on a great rest of the season.Castle Mountain Resort Sales and Marke...
Jan 05, 2024
Year In Review: Jack Van Rijn, Mayor of Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - Coaldale's mayor said the town is a "happening place" with lots to look forward to in the future.Jack Van Rijn spoke to Lethbridge News Now, saying that 2023 was a milestone year for th...
Jan 04, 2024
State of emergency issued in Piikani Nation over drug-related deaths
PIIKANI NATION, AB - A First Nation is southern Alberta is taking action in hopes of preventing further deaths related to the use of drugs.The Piikani Nation issued a state of emergency on January 2, ...
Jan 03, 2024