Lethbridge and Area

36-year-old Tyson Shade of Levern reported missing

LEVERN, AB - Blood Tribe Police are asking for your help in finding a missing man.Tyson Shade was last seen at approximately 6:00 am on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 when he left a home in the Levern ar...

Jan 14, 2020 Tyson Shade. (Supplied by Blood Tribe Police Service)

Downtown library beefs up security as drug concerns continue

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has approved $180,000 in funding to hire an additional security guard for two years at the downtown Lethbridge Public Library branch.The money will come from th...

Jan 14, 2020 The downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. (Lethbridge News Now)

20-year-old Ryan Clark of Lethbridge reported missing

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: Police have confirmed that they have located 20-year-old Ryan Clark. -------------------------------------------------- Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help...

Olivia Thorington Jan 13, 2020 Ryan Clark. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Bail decision delayed until Friday for man charged with attempted murder

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 29-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of a 41-year-old last month, will stay behind bars - for now. A bail hearing was held in Lethbridge Provincial Court Monday, Jan. 1...

Jan 13, 2020 Kyle Lewis Crow Chief

Jody Meli named Lethbridge's Interim City Manager

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced its temporary city manager, also known as the chief administrative officer.The move to appoint Jody Meli follows the resignation of now-former Cit...

Jan 13, 2020 Interim City Manager Jody Meli. (Lethbridge News Now)

Resolution expected in Douglas Bagnall case this spring

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 63-year-old man charged in the death of a 42-year-old Pikanii Band Councillor, educator, and sobriety advocate, will likely have his case resolved later this spring; nearly two year...

Jan 13, 2020 Members of the Provost family outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse in early 2019

Taber men arrested on drugs, weapons, and property-related charges

TABER, AB - Taber Police Service (TPS) have arrested two local men on a wide range of charges.They were called to a home in the community where a break and enter was reportedly taking place.According ...

Jan 13, 2020 Taber Police Service vehicles. (Supplied by Taber Police Service)

Province denies City of Lethbridge's request for dedicated SCAN unit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says it was disappointing to learn that the city will not be getting its own Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit.SCAN is part of the Alber...

Jan 13, 2020 A drug house on Assiniboia Way in Lethbridge that was shut down by SCAN in January 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Sergeant featured in CBC’s “The Detectives” looking forward to episode premiere

LETHBRIDGE, AB - This week's episode of the CBC series The Detectives focuses on a Lethbridge homicide case - the 2016 murder of Irene Carter.The 78-year-old's adopted daughter, Lisa Freihaut, was fou...

Jan 13, 2020 Sergeant Ryan Stef speaks to media on Monday, January 13 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

$50,000 worth of drugs seized by LPS, suspect faces 52 charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 23-year-old man from Calgary is facing 52 charges after being apprehended by Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).Just before 1:00 am on Saturday, January 11th, police were called to the...

Jan 13, 2020 The drugs seized by LPS. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)