Lethbridge and Area

Enmax Centre posts year over year losses according to KPMG report

LETHBRIDGE, AB - There appear to be a variety of reasons why the City of Lethbridge is hoping to find a buyer for the Enmax Centre, according to information contained in the $464,000 Phase One KPMG Fi...

Nov 28, 2019 Enmax Centre

Lethbridge crews keeping busy tackling snow clean-up

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When residents woke up in Lethbridge Wednesday morning, the first thing they saw outside was snow, and lots of it.City crews are at work cleaning up roads and sidewalks as the white s...

Nov 28, 2019 City of Lethbridge crews are cleaning up the streets as a winter storm continues in the region (Lethbridge News Now)

Winter storm should let up by Friday night: Environment Canada

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Southern Alberta has been blanketed by heavy amounts of snow in recent days, but it looks like it might be over soon.That's according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Dan Kulak."Th...

Nov 28, 2019 Snow in downtown Lethbridge on November 28. (Lethbridge News Now)

Two charged after allegedly stealing rims from Kirk's Tire in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have arrested two people who were reportedly trying to steal tire rims from a local business.Officers were called to Kirk's Tire on 238 22nd Street North at 10:10 pm...

Nov 28, 2019 Kirk's Tire in Lethbridge. (Supplied by Tirecraft)

Crowsnest Pass firefighters get first raise since 2005

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Firefighters in the community have gone 14 years without a single pay increase, but that will all change now. Crowsnest Pass council approved the Fire Rescue Remuneration Policy a...

Olivia Thorington Nov 28, 2019 Blairmore Fire Station. (Supplied by Google Maps)

Snowstorm prompts closure of Coutts border crossing

COUTTS, AB - UPDATE (11:07 am Thursday): Canada Border Services Agency reports that the Del Bonita border crossing is closed via AB Hwy 62/MT Hwy 213.UPDATE (10:30 am Thursday): Officials with the Vil...

Nov 27, 2019 Canada Border Services Agency sign. (CHAT News Today)

Castle Mountain Resort announces earliest opening in more than a decade

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Thanks to $2 million in upgrades and early snowfall this year, Castle Mountain will open earlier than it has in the last 10 years. A preview weekend will be held this Saturday and Sun...

Nov 27, 2019 Castle Mountain Resort

City Council defeats motion to explore possibility of ward system

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The city's Open and Effective Government Committee will not proceed with the creation of a Citizen's Assembly to explore the possibility of creating a ward system. At Monday's meeting...

Nov 27, 2019 Lethbridge City Councillor Mark Campbell

Homicides fall by largest number in Alberta in 2018, zero homicides in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta had the largest decrease in homicides in the country last year compared to 2017.That is according to a new report from Stats Canada.Nationally, there was a 1.3% increase in ho...

Nov 27, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

Survey: Coaldale residents want more businesses on Main Street while maintaining small-town feel

COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is moving on to the detailed design phase of their Downtown Revitalization project.Between a survey and walking tours of the area, 100 residents have their thoughts...

Nov 27, 2019 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)