Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Pincher Creek arena joins Kraft Hockeyville competition
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Another southern Alberta arena is in the running in the Kraft Hockeyville competition. The Memorial Community Centre Arena in Pincher Creek joins the Logan Boulet Arena in Lethbrid...
Feb 05, 2020 L to R: Councillor Scott Korbett, Councillor Mark Barber, Councillor Lorne Jackson, Mayor Don Anderberg, Councillor Brian McGillivray, Councillor Sussanne O'Rourke, Councillor Wayne Elliott, Marie Everts, Marketing, Events & Economic Development Officer, Margaret Fisher, Administrative Assistant sporting their jerseys as part of "Jersey Day" in Pincher Creek on Feb. 5, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Town of Pincher Creek)
Impactful individuals recognized by Peigan Board of Education
BROCKET, AB - The Peigan Board of Education has launched its first-ever Poster Campaign. The initiative aims to recognize and honour people from the Piikani Nation who have served the community with d...
Feb 05, 2020 Honoured members after they received their poster as part of the inaugural poster campaign (Photo courtesy Tawnya Plain Eagle)
Chronic sex offender played video games, refused to complete prison programs
ILETHBRIDGE, AB - A Court of Queen's Bench Justice presiding over a Dangerous Offender Hearing for 35-year-old chronic sex offender Trevor Pritchard, heard that he was distracted by video games, refus...
Feb 04, 2020 Trevor Pritchard
Cardston motel closed for cockroach infestation, no smoke alarms, other infractions
CARDSTON, AB - Alberta Health Services has issued a notice to The Outpost Motel at 36 8 Ave West in Cardston.An inspection was done on January 28, resulting in five infractions against the business.No...
Feb 04, 2020 The Outpost Motel. (Supplied by Hotels.ca)
Lethbridge School Division hosting town hall to prioritize spending
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Families who have students attending Lethbridge's public schools, as well as members of the public, are invited to give their feedback on spending priorities.Board Chair Clark Bosch s...
Feb 04, 2020 Victoria Park High School. (Supplied by Lethbridge School Division)
Cancer survivor shares her blood donation story at the U of L
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Taking an hour out of your day can help save a life.That's from Kate Potts, who was at the University of Lethbridge Tuesday sharing her story during a Canadian Blood Services blood ty...
Feb 04, 2020 Kate Potts at the University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)
LPS hoping Council maintains crime suppression initiatives
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge City Council sitting as Community Issues Committee on Monday (Feb 3), heard numerous presentations from local organizations and businesses, including the Lethbridge Police S...
Feb 04, 2020 Acting Police Chief Scott Woods -- LNN
Vulcan County-area solar project finds investment partner
VULCAN COUNTY, AB - Greengate Power Corporation has found a new partner.They've entered into an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for the Travers Solar project. Copenhagen will provide...
Feb 04, 2020 A rendered image of the Travers Solar project (Photo courtesy Greengate Power)
Lethbridge Airport doing well, but many opportunities remain
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report has come back to Lethbridge City Council that highlights the local airport's greatest strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.At Monday's Community Issues Commi...
Feb 04, 2020 Lethbridge Airport. (Lethbridge News Now)
Simon Griffiths appointed chair of Lethbridge Police Commission
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The new year has seen a few new appointments to the police service's governing body.Simon Griffiths is now the chair of the Lethbridge Police Commission. He has been on the commission...
Feb 04, 2020 Simon Griffiths. (Lethbridge News Now)