Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge chapter of United Way receives $20,000 donation from ATB
LETHBRIDGE, AB - ATB has announced $250,000 in funding for United Ways across Alberta.This is to help support their work in addressing the needs of communities affected by the novel coronavirus pandem...
Apr 10, 2020 United Way of Lehtbridge & South Western Alberta

Lethbridge family making face masks for members of the community
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge family is lending a helping hand.Amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Jason Pham says his mother is sewing masks for residents and she's giving them away for free."My...
Apr 10, 2020 A couple of the face masks sewn by Jason Pham's mother (Photo courtesy Jason Pham)

Blood Tribe woman charged after drug bust
STANDOFF, AB - Blood Tribe Police (BTP) have charged a woman with drug-related offences.A release from the BTP stated that on April 2, the detachment received tips from the public, which led to the ar...
Apr 10, 2020

No LPS officers have tested positive for COVID-19, despite coughing "assault"
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is providing updates on the condition of a peace officer who was intentionally coughed on during an arrest.The incident occurred on April 2 when police...
Apr 10, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – April 9, 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily is LNN's podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been working on....
Apr 09, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

City extends State of Local Emergency for 90 days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It may not be needed for the entirety of the 90 day period, but do not expect the City of Lethbridge's State of Local Emergency (SOLE) to end right away.The SOLE was first issued on M...
Apr 09, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Trio arrested in connection to 17 break and enters, including in Coleman
STRATHCONA COUNTY, AB - Strathcona County RCMP have arrested three people in a long series of break and enters and thefts from ATM's across the province. Their Property Crimes Unit has been investigat...
Apr 09, 2020 The Esso convenience store in Coleman. (Google Maps)

Southern Alberta man hopes to inspire others to give back during pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The man that Lethbridge College recently referred to as a "rising star" looks to help those who have been impacted the most by the COVID-19 pandemic and inspire others to do the same....
Apr 09, 2020 Left to right: Major Donald Bladen, Mallory Kristjanson, Joshua Day Chief, Julie Kissick. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge man arrested in connection to three arsons over two days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 25-year-old man has been charged after allegedly committing a series of arsons.On Tuesday, April 7 at approximately 5:15 pm, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a du...
Apr 09, 2020 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Police charge two individuals with drug trafficking offences in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people have been charged with drug trafficking offences.Lethbridge Police say that on April 8, members of the Crime Suppression Team started a short-term investigation into drug t...
Apr 09, 2020 Items seized by police (Photo courtesy the Lethbridge Police Service)