Lethbridge and Area

Fatal house fire in Nobleford result of improperly disposing of smoking materials

NOBLEFORD, AB - The Coaldale Fire Department has wrapped up their investigation into a house fire that lead to one person being killed.In the morning of Saturday, November 23rd, the Nobleford and Baro...

Nov 29, 2019 Coaldale fire truck. (Lethbridge News Now)

Redesigned ambulances being rolled out to most of southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 420 ambulances across the province are being replaced by Alberta Health Services (AHS).EMS Associate Executive Director of Business Standards and Operations Support Mike Plato ...

Nov 29, 2019 The inside of an ambulance that does not feature the upgraded design. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta Court of Appeal: Nine-year minimum sentence for fentanyl trafficking

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's Court of Appeal has ruled that convictions for wholesale fentanyl trafficking should get a minimum sentence of nine years.The unanimous ruling by five justices comes out of a ...

Nov 29, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

Snow clearing underway in Lethbridge County

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Crews continue to work to clear roadways in the Lethbridge County.The County said late Thursday afternoon that they have four plow trucks tasked with clearing paved roads and t...

Nov 29, 2019 The Lethbridge County office in Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)

High avalanche risk reported in Waterton Lakes National Park

WATERTON, AB - If you are planning to head to Waterton this weekend, officials are asking that you be careful.Avalanche Canada is reporting a "high" risk of snow slides in the alpine and at the treeli...

Nov 28, 2019 The Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton. (Supplied by Avenue Calgary)

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)