Lethbridge and Area

Crime Suppression Team arrests “car prowlers”

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police's Crime Suppression Team has already made its first arrest.The first shift for the team was bitterly cold, but LPS says officers were able to arrest two car prowlers...

Jan 16, 2020 Lethbridge News Now file photo of the Lethbridge Police Station

Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation finds new home at Lethbridge College

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is celebrating its renovated educational centre.A renovation of the Buchanan Library space has led to the creation of a hub for student resources, learning and inno...

Jan 16, 2020 The main entrance to the new space at Lethbridge College (Lethbridge News Now)

Police search for man wanted in connection with stolen vehicle found on fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge are looking into a case of a stolen vehicle that caught fire.LPS stated in a release that on January 15, just before 8:30 a.m., they responded to a report that a ...

Jan 16, 2020 Lethbridge News Now file photo of an LPS cruiser vehicle

Province says no for low-income bussing support in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A popular program for low-income families in Calgary and Edmonton will not be expanding to Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge had asked the Minister of Community and Social Services Ra...

Jan 16, 2020 Lethbridge Transit bus. (Lethbridge News Now)

Trial begins for Raymond area man charged with sex assault and incest *Graphic Content*

LETHBRIDGE, AB - An eight-day trial has begun in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge, for a 54-year old Raymond-area father charged with one count each of sexual assault, sexual interference, invitat...

Jan 15, 2020 Court of Queen's Bench

Pincher Creek RCMP searching for stolen trailer and tools

PINCHER CREEK, AB - RCMP in Pincher Creek are asking for the public's help in recovering a white 7x14 foot enclosed trailer.It was reported stolen Tuesday night at a wind farm construction site north ...

Jan 15, 2020 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Coaldale offering property tax rebates for businesses that employ volunteer firefighters

COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is offering a first-of-its-kind incentive in Alberta for local businesses.Companies that are situated in Coaldale and both employ and provide paid release time for ...

Jan 15, 2020 Coaldale fire truck. (Lethbridge News Now)

Plant to open in Lethbridge that would turn garbage into fuel

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Shovels are expected to hit the ground later this year for a company that not only wants to make "renewable diesel" but also to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill.Ciel...

Jan 15, 2020 The test plant in Aldersyde, AB. (Supplied by Cielo Waste Solutions)

Community Foundation opens grant applications

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Applications are open for the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta's grants from various funds.Grants are available from the Community Priorities Fund, the Henr...

Jan 15, 2020 The Community Foundation's office in Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS' new Crime Suppression Team hits the street

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new team within Lethbridge Police Service is ready to get going.Acting Chief Scott Woods told city council back in December that he wanted to create an "overt and covert unit" that ...

Jan 15, 2020 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)