Lethbridge and Area

Jody Meli named Lethbridge's Interim City Manager

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced its temporary city manager, also known as the chief administrative officer.The move to appoint Jody Meli follows the resignation of now-former Cit...

Jan 13, 2020 Interim City Manager Jody Meli. (Lethbridge News Now)

Resolution expected in Douglas Bagnall case this spring

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 63-year-old man charged in the death of a 42-year-old Pikanii Band Councillor, educator, and sobriety advocate, will likely have his case resolved later this spring; nearly two year...

Jan 13, 2020 Members of the Provost family outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse in early 2019

Taber men arrested on drugs, weapons, and property-related charges

TABER, AB - Taber Police Service (TPS) have arrested two local men on a wide range of charges.They were called to a home in the community where a break and enter was reportedly taking place.According ...

Jan 13, 2020 Taber Police Service vehicles. (Supplied by Taber Police Service)

Province denies City of Lethbridge's request for dedicated SCAN unit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says it was disappointing to learn that the city will not be getting its own Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit.SCAN is part of the Alber...

Jan 13, 2020 A drug house on Assiniboia Way in Lethbridge that was shut down by SCAN in January 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Sergeant featured in CBC’s “The Detectives” looking forward to episode premiere

LETHBRIDGE, AB - This week's episode of the CBC series The Detectives focuses on a Lethbridge homicide case - the 2016 murder of Irene Carter.The 78-year-old's adopted daughter, Lisa Freihaut, was fou...

Jan 13, 2020 Sergeant Ryan Stef speaks to media on Monday, January 13 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

$50,000 worth of drugs seized by LPS, suspect faces 52 charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 23-year-old man from Calgary is facing 52 charges after being apprehended by Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).Just before 1:00 am on Saturday, January 11th, police were called to the...

Jan 13, 2020 The drugs seized by LPS. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Taber rallying support for Kraft Hockeyville 2020

TABER, AB - Communities across the country are coming together to try to secure the grand prize in this year's Kraft Hockeyville contest.The winning town will get to host an NHL game and receive $250,...

Jan 13, 2020 Taber Ice Arena. (Photo submitted to Kraft Hockeyville by Dawn P.)

Influenza still an issue in the region, Medical Health Officer says

LETHBRIDGE, AB - What's unique about this year is that southern Alberta has three strains of influenza circling around the region.That's according to Dr. Vivien Suttorp, the Lead Medical Health Office...

Jan 12, 2020 The Lethbridge office of Alberta Health Services (Lethbridge News Now)

"Looking back, I should have stopped"- testifies 32-year-old Michael White Quills as trial concludes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 32-year-old man from Cardston testified in Lethbridge Provincial Court Friday (Jan. 10) that not only was he speeding and not paying attention to the road in front of him, but that ...

Jan 10, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse

BC Fairmont Hot Springs pools closed due to health and safety concerns

LETHBRIDGE -- UPDATE: Comments from the Interior Health authority have been added to this article.It's a favourite winter playground for those who live in the region and those who visit from outside i...

Jan 10, 2020 Deserted Fairmont pools -- LNN