Lethbridge and Area

City approves two lakes for public outdoor skating

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two Lethbridge lakes have been deemed safe to skate on this week.On Monday, the City of Lethbridge stated that lake ice at Chinook Lake and Henderson Lake was thick enough to meet the...

Jan 22, 2020 Henderson Lake is one of two lakes currently approved by the city for public use (Lethbridge News Now)

Summer 2019 hailstorms caused $181-million in insured damages

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) says the hailstorms in Western Canada last July and August was among the top weather events of the year when it comes to damages.Causing an estima...

Jan 22, 2020 A squash that was hit by hail on the Molnar's Taber Corn farm. Taken August 7, 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)

Premier Kenney says province may close or relocate supervised consumption sites

CALGARY, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it's possible the province could close or relocate supervised drug consumption sites.The United Conservative government appointed a panel last summer to...

Jan 21, 2020 Lethbridge's supervised consumption site. (Lethbridge News Now)

"Fair Deal Panel" coming to Fort Macleod February 6

FORT MACLEOD, AB - Residents of Fort Macleod can have their say on what a fair deal looks like for Alberta.The Fair Deal Panel has already made numerous stops across the province, including one in Let...

Jan 21, 2020 Welcome to Fort Macleod sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Taber Chamber of Commerce to get new office with purchase of land

TABER, AB - The Town of Taber has announced that it is moving forward with a land purchase to accommodate the local chamber of commerce.They have acquired 1.3 acres of land located at 5431 47 Ave."It ...

Jan 21, 2020 Welcome to Taber sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Hundreds protest against proposed cuts to Alberta's public sector workforce

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Healthcare workers, members of the public sector, and those from the general public took to the picket lines outside of Chinook Regional Hospital Tuesday.In his first budget last Octo...

Jan 21, 2020 Hundreds protest outside of Chinook Regional Hospital. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2020 class

LETHBRIDGE, AB - You can nominate someone to be inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame.The organization has inducted more than 320 people since launching in 1985. The mandate of the Lethbrid...

Jan 21, 2020 Inductees of last year's Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame class (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Study: Over half of Lethbridge businesses dissatisfied with internet services

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce says the city is falling behind when it comes to internet services, which could put the community at a disadvantage.They recently completed a study ...

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Study: Nearly all forms of "social disorder" increased in Lethbridge after SCS' opening

LETHBRIDGE, AB - "When you're high on meth, you're not your best self," Dr. Em Pijl told Lethbridge City Council at Monday's Community Issues Committee meeting.Dr. Pijl is a researcher at the Universi...

Jan 20, 2020 The Supervised Consumption Site in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

"Tire Guy" pleads guilty to 10 offences involving more than $274,000 in stolen goods

LETHBRIDGE, AB - For nearly three years, Patrick Francois Rouillard would rent a U-Haul truck on various occasions and visit businesses in Lethbridge, Taber, Red Deer, Leduc and Wetaskiwin. But accord...

Jan 20, 2020 Truck Vehicle Tire