Lethbridge and Area

Man reportedly kidnapped in Lethbridge Sunday night

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (2:55 pm): Lethbridge Police are still looking for the kidnapping suspect.In the McDonald's parking lot on 444 Mayor Magrath Drive North around midnight, a man was in his vehic...

Oct 21, 2019 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Police investigating reports of gunshots in west Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (2:20 pm): Lethbridge Police believe this was a targeted incident.Inspector Jason Walper says a man was in his backyard on the 400 block of Columbia Boulevard West just before ...

Oct 21, 2019 471 Columbia Blvd West, the building where guns were reportedly shot around. (Lethbridge News Now)

Today is election day: What you need to know in southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Monday, October 21st is the general voting day in the 2019 federal election.Polling stations will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm at each riding across the country.To find your pollin...

Oct 21, 2019 The Elections Canada office in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Picture Butte High students get taste of democratic process

PICTURE BUTTTE: Taylor Hanna can't wait for the day her ballot will count.While she still has another four years before she's eligible to vote, the Picture Butte High School student is looking forward...

Oct 20, 2019 Grade 9 students at Picture Butte High School put on Student Vote Day - Palliser schools

Three suspicious fires in Vulcan County Friday

VULCAN, AB - Firefighters in the Vulcan County were kept busy with a series of fires Friday evening.They issued a statement to the public, asking residents to "please keep an eye out for questionable ...

Oct 19, 2019 Vulcan County Emergency Services logo.

Paul Martin congratulates grads, talks Indigenous education, environment at U of L Fall Convoction

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge awarded more than 270 degrees, diplomas and certificates at its Fall 2019 Convocation ceremony Saturday, Oct 19. Among those receiving a degree was former...

Oct 19, 2019 University of Lethbridge Fall Convocation (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Special Olympian takes part in ‘Rock the Rink’ tour

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge teen got quite the thrill at the ENMAX Centre Thursday night.The 'Rock the Rink' tour stopped by the Lethbridge venue, and 13-year-old Moriah Van't Land was in attendance...

Oct 19, 2019 Moriah (far right, in blue) with the pros during their final bow on October 17, 2019 (Photo courtesy Tanya Whipple)

Advance voting up 60% in southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Election Canada is reporting a significant increase in voter turnout in the advance polls across southern Alberta.For this article, LNN is considering southern Alberta to consist of f...

Oct 18, 2019 Elections Canada sign outside of their office in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Business of the Year award winners announced in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - 13 of the city's top businesses and entrepreneurs were formally recognized at the 2019 Business of the Year Awards gala.Over 80 nominees were considered.The winners are as follows:Bus...

Oct 18, 2019 The award ceremony for the 2019 Business of the Year awards. (Supplied by Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce)

Two men charged in connection with alleged hotel robbery

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged two men in connection with a robbery at a the Superlodge Hotel on Wednesday night and a search warrant executed on a home in south Lethbridge Thursday m...

Oct 18, 2019 Lethbridge Police execute a search warrant on a home in south Lethbridge Thursday