Lethbridge and Area

Matthew David Keeler from Okotoks reported missing

OKOTOKS, AB - Okotoks RCMP are asking for your help in finding a missing man.26-year-old Matthew David Keeler was last heard from on November 29th, 2019 from Calgary.It is believed that he may be in t...

Jan 07, 2020 Matthew David Keeler. Supplied by Okotoks RCMP)

Lethbridge actor ready to rock home crowd in Queen musical

(Photo credit: Randy Feere)LETHBRIDGE, AB - Kyle Gruninger has been singing his whole life, and his talents have taken him across the world performing for thousands of people.The Lethbridge native is ...

Jan 07, 2020 Lethbridge's Kyle Gruninger as Commander Khashoggi in 'We Will Rock You' (Photo credit: Randy Feere)

Fatal collision east of Coaldale claims one life

COALDALE - UPDATE: Coaldale RCMP are continuing to investigate a fatal collision from Monday night but have provided some updates.They have confirmed that a silver Suzuki Grand Vitara was heading east...

Jan 06, 2020 RCMP cruiser - LNN

Fewer people getting flu shots, fewer influenza cases so far this season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - According to the latest numbers from Alberta Health, there are fewer people getting their flu vaccination so far this season (Aug. 25-Dec.14), compared with the overall numbers during...

Jan 06, 2020 Man receives flu shot at one of AHS's vaccination clinics at Exhibition Park

Trial date set for one of two men charged in Galt Gardens incident

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 19-year-old man, charged in connection with an alleged robbery in Galt Gardens in early December, has pleaded not guilty to two of the charges against him. Dre Kade Sweet Grass is f...

Jan 06, 2020 Lethbridge Police tape off an area where an alleged assault occurred Dec. 6

Southern Alberta farms lead province for crop harvests in 2019

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Despite being a challenging year for farmers across Alberta, those in the south region were largely able to have a successful harvest.That is according to the Alberta Ministry of Agri...

Jan 06, 2020 A canola field in southern Alberta. (Lethbridge News Now)

Acting Police Chief says newer programs a good thing for the LPS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Peace Officers have been on the streets of Lethbridge for less than six months, but Lethbridge Police Service's Acting Chief says they're making an impact.The CPOs were ...

Jan 06, 2020 LPS acting police chief Scott Woods (Lethbridge News Now)

"We won't stop looking until we find you"- Marshal Iwaasa's family holds Lethbridge vigil

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Friday, Jan. 3 was Marshal Iwaasa's 27th birthday. But instead of celebrating with the young man, his family and friends held a vigil for him at Winston Churchill High School in Lethb...

Jan 04, 2020 Candles surround photos of missing Lethbridge man Marshal Iwaasa

Standoff man charged after allegedly threatening Community Peace Officer

CARDSTON, AB - A 24-year-old man from Standoff has been charged, after allegedly threatening a Community Peace Officer (CPO) with a knife around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. According to RCMP, the CPO ...

Jan 03, 2020 RCMP Vehicle

AHS lifts boil water advisory for Town of Granum

GRANUM, AB - Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is lifting the boil water advisory in the Town of Granum, after confirming that satisfactory water quality has been restored. The advi...

Jan 03, 2020 Town of Granum