Lethbridge and Area

LPS arrest man wanted in sexual assault of a 15-year-old

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: LPS has confirmed that Adrian Jermias Peraza has been arrested on a warrant for sexual assault and sexual interference. "Police thank the public for their assistance."Original...

Jan 17, 2020 18-year-old Adrian Jermias Peraza. (Submitted by Lethbridge Police Service)

Lethbridge man sentenced for sexual contact with a child

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man from Lethbridge will spend 90 days in jail, serve two years of probation intermittently, and face numerous terms and restrictions following an incident with his step-granddaught...

Jan 17, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

Taber Police pleased at numbers for holiday check stops

TABER, AB - Over the holiday season, Taber Police Service stopped a total of 479 vehicles, issuing some form of violation to approximately 6.5% of drivers.Chief Graham Abela has released statistics fo...

Jan 17, 2020 Taber Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge hires consulting firm to liaise with provincial government

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge city council hopes to get better results in their advocacy to the province than they have seen lately.Just this week, the city announced that the province denied two of the...

Jan 17, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alleged victim testifies in sexual assault, incest trial - *Graphic Content*

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A nearly three-hour video statement was played in Court of Queen's Bench Thursday (Jan. 16), describing alleged abuse a young girl endured at the hands of her biological father when s...

Jan 16, 2020 Court of Queen's Bench - Lethbridge

Lethbridge "dream home" up for grabs in 2020 STARS Lottery

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A home worth close to one million dollars is just one of several prizes you can win in the STARS Lottery.STARS Chief Operating Officer Mike Lammachia says it is their largest annual f...

Jan 16, 2020 The Lethbridge STARS lottery home on 104 Canyon Ridge Blvd W. (Lethbridge News Now)

Crime Suppression Team arrests “car prowlers”

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police's Crime Suppression Team has already made its first arrest.The first shift for the team was bitterly cold, but LPS says officers were able to arrest two car prowlers...

Jan 16, 2020 Lethbridge News Now file photo of the Lethbridge Police Station

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation finds new home at Lethbridge College

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is celebrating its renovated educational centre.A renovation of the Buchanan Library space has led to the creation of a hub for student resources, learning and inno...

Jan 16, 2020 The main entrance to the new space at Lethbridge College (Lethbridge News Now)

Police search for man wanted in connection with stolen vehicle found on fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge are looking into a case of a stolen vehicle that caught fire.LPS stated in a release that on January 15, just before 8:30 a.m., they responded to a report that a ...

Jan 16, 2020 Lethbridge News Now file photo of an LPS cruiser vehicle

Province says no for low-income bussing support in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A popular program for low-income families in Calgary and Edmonton will not be expanding to Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge had asked the Minister of Community and Social Services Ra...

Jan 16, 2020 Lethbridge Transit bus. (Lethbridge News Now)