Lethbridge and Area

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)

Flu shot clinic in Milk River cancelled due to poor weather

MILK RIVER, AB - Heavy snowfall in the last couple of days has forced the cancellation of the influenza clinic that was scheduled for Milk River.It was supposed to take place from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm a...

Nov 27, 2019 AHS flu shot clinic. (Lethbridge News Now)

RCMP lay charge in fatal Highway 3 collision

COALDALE, AB - RCMP in Coaldale have charged a Lethbridge man in connection with a two-vehicle fatal collision Monday evening.On November 25, a 66-year-old Coalhurst woman was killed in a two-vehicle ...

Nov 27, 2019 Coalhurst collision fatal - Photo credit to Quinn Campbell, Global Lethbridge

National emergency notification system being tested Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you get an emergency notification, don't be alarmed - it's just a test.Another round of testing for the Alert Ready system will take place Wednesday, November 27th across Canada.On...

Nov 27, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

School Districts 'well aware' of discussions to potentially cut ties with City on busing, says Mayor

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says both the Holy Spirit and Public School Divisions should be looking to Medicine Hat and Red Deer for advice on how to run school buses at little to...

Nov 26, 2019 City of Lethbridge School Buses near Wilson Middle School

12-year-old girl reportedly injured during her mom's arrest in Lethbridge, officials investigating

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the circumstances of the arrest of a 33-year-old woman in Lethbridge and how a 12-year-old was injured in the proce...

Nov 26, 2019 Lethbridge Police Station. (Lethbridge News Now)

There will be no new photo radar in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Existing photo radar devices will continue to operate, but drivers can rest assured that there will not be more.The Government of Alberta has announced that, effective December 1st, 2...

Nov 26, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Taber approves cuts to council salaries, staff training, non-essential projects

TABER, AB - In response to cuts from the provincial government and Alberta's economic downtown, the Town of Taber will be reducing its spending in several areas.The town said in a media release they w...

Nov 26, 2019 Town of Taber sign. (Lethbridge News Now)