Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Province announces $286-million to bolster rural policing
COALDALE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced a major new investment into policing for small communities, but they will feel the impacts on their wallets.$286-million will be spent over the n...
Dec 04, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announces funding for rural policing. (Supplied by Government of Alberta)
Pay your AHS-issued parking ticket with a toy donation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you were issued a parking ticket by Alberta Health Services (AHS) in the month of November, you can pay it off in another way.AHS has launched its Toys for Tickets campaign."The ca...
Dec 04, 2019 Chinook Regional Hospital sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Cor Van Raay donates $100,000 to YMCA of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The YMCA of Lethbridge has received a major financial boost.Cor Van Raay presented a gift of $100,000 earlier this week on Giving Tuesday. The Y's Director of Marketing and Communicat...
Dec 04, 2019 Cor Van Raay has donated $100,000 to the YMCA of Lethbridge (Photo supplied by Ross Jacobs, YMCA of Lethbridge)
Southern Alberta MP named Agriculture and Agri-Food Shadow Minister
LETHBRIDGE -- Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled his shadow cabinet Friday (Nov 22), where he named Alberta Foothills M-P John Barlow as Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.Barl...
Dec 03, 2019 Foothills M-P John Barlow - credit Foothills MP website
New decade, new directions: Celebrations take place at CASA for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - About 100 people from several organizations - including the City of Lethbridge and YMCA, met at CASA in downtown Lethbridge Tuesday afternoon, to celebrate International Day of Person...
Dec 03, 2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration at CASA
Bird counts begin December 14th across southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The bird is not only the word, but also what tens of thousands of bird and winter enthusiasts will rally together to count across North America.Birds Canada and the National Audobon S...
Dec 03, 2019 Hooded Merganser birds. (Supplied by David Maher)
Downtown Lethbridge groups voice new, increased, and reduced concerns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over a dozen groups operating in and/or representing groups in Lethbridge's downtown say things in the area are changing, for better or for worse.Initially, the City of Lethbridge pol...
Dec 03, 2019 Downtown Lethbridge on November 28, 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)
Local groups receive Kindness Grants
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is recognizing local groups who are spreading kindness in the community. Residents took part in Random Act of Kindness ...
Dec 03, 2019 The Community Foundation's office in Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge school boards: severing bussing partnership with city makes no sense
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge School Division (LSD) and Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (HSC) are pleading city council to reconsider their decision to no longer partner with the schools on bus...
Dec 02, 2019 Lethbridge School Division Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore speaks to Lethbridge City Council. (Lethbridge News Now)
Meals on Wheels’ 23 Days of Christmas campaign begins
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Throughout the month of December, over 2,000 meals are delivered across the community by Meals on Wheels.Year-round, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) delivers hot me...
Dec 02, 2019 Ryan Miller at the 23 Days of Christmas launch on Monday, Dec. 2 (Lethbridge News Now)