Lethbridge and Area

Latest numbers show opioid related deaths on the decline, according to AHS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It appears the rate of opioid related deaths is slowing not only in Lethbridge, but across the province - at least up until the end of September 2019. New numbers released from the th...

Andrew Snook Dec 27, 2019 Kit given to addicts who use the SCS in Lethbridge

Liberals face challenge to climate, economic policies early in 2020

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads into 2020 promising to chart a path to Canada's most ambitious greenhouse-gas emissions target yet: getting to a point within 30 years where Canada is addi...

Dec 27, 2019 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

RCMP investigating sudden death and Cardston motel fire

CARDSTON - Shortly after midnight on Christmas Day, RCMP and Cardston County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) received a numerous 911 calls about a fire at a motel in the town.When they arrived on ...

Dec 26, 2019 RCMP Patch -- LNN

Successful tour across North America for CP Holiday Train

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train was not only a success at the local level, but it made an impact across North America as well.The 21st annual trek from the musical and brightl...

Dec 24, 2019 The Lethbridge crowd takes in the performance by Terri Clark and Dallas Smith (Lethbridge News Now)

What to do & what the City of Lethbridge does when a water main breaks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge's crews deal with water main breaks year-round, but it does become a more common problem in the winter. On average, they deal with anywhere from 50-100 per year...

Dec 23, 2019 City of Lethbridge emergency water supply trailer. (Lethbridge News Now)

Avalanche Canada issues warning for mountains across southern B.C. and Alberta

REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A special public avalanche warning has been issued for southern Alberta and B.C. going into the holiday season. The warning is intended for recreational users of backcountry and fro...

Dec 23, 2019 Avalanche Control

Taber Police arrest man wanted on warrants across Alberta

TABER, AB - Police in Taber apprehended a man allegedly connected to incidents across the province. On Friday, December 20, shortly after 9:00 p.m. the TPS (Taber Police Service) responded to a report...

Olivia Thorington Dec 23, 2019 File photo of the Taber Police Service station (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge adjusts hours for the holidays

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The holiday season is upon us and with that, the City of Lethbridge is notifying residents of changes to their hours of operation this week.LETHBRIDGE 311The city's phone help-line, L...

Dec 23, 2019 File photo of Lethbridge City Hall (Lethbridge News Now)

Suspect connected to fatal Fort Macleod collision turns himself in

FORT MACLEOD, AB - A man connected with a fatal collision in Fort Macleod has turned himself in.For the last few days, Mounties had been on the lookout for Tristan Big Sorrel Horse, of Glenwood. RCMP ...

Dec 23, 2019 Tristan Big Sorrel Horse (Supplied by Fort Macleod RCMP)

As long as impaired driving continues, so will Check Stops

LETHBRIDGE -- Check Stops! Police can set them up in minutes along any roadside. The officers are practiced, efficient and they mean business.Typically, the big Check Stop season is December, when the...

Dec 22, 2019 LPS Check Stop -- LNN