Lethbridge and Area

Help Seeker launches in Lethbridge: like Yelp for social services

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Having worked in the social services field for many years, Help Seeker CEO Alina Turner says the number one reason she has heard that people do not get help or are hesitant to do so i...

Oct 16, 2019 Help Seeker logo.

Thank you from the Slingerlands - Corn Maze was another amazing success

LETHBRIDGE -- The 20th Annual Slingerland corn maze near Park Lake held another successful season with a special Thanksgiving fundraising event on Monday (Oct 20). Every year, the Slingerlands donate ...

Oct 15, 2019 Smiling goat says thank you from Corn Maze - LNN

First TRIP funded project announced in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is giving a local business a leg up on a new development.Privately-owned Six08 Health, formerly known as East Meets West, is the first business taking part in t...

Oct 15, 2019 Dr. Sean Hantke at a ceremony announcing the project on Oct. 15 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Taber's speed radar sign found after being reported stolen

TABER, AB - Taber Police were informed in the early hours of Saturday, October 12th that one of their speed radar signs was stolen.Most recently, it was placed along 50th Street across from the Legion...

Oct 15, 2019 Speed radar sign. (Supplied by Taber Police Service)

Seven-year-old in Lethbridge reports man tried to abduct her twice

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: LPS Inspector Jason Walper the same person was likely involved in both incidents but is unknown to the child and her family.Lethbridge Police were called to a home on Mt. Sunb...

Oct 15, 2019 Lethbridge Police Service. (Lethbridge News Now)

Henderson Park irrigation replacement project begins Tuesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The irrigation system at one of Lethbridge's most popular parks will be completely replaced.The City of Lethbridge says crews will spend much of the next 18 months on the eastern end ...

Oct 15, 2019 Henderson Lake. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta joining class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors

CALGARY - The Alberta government says it's joining a class-action lawsuit to recoup health-care costs related to the opioid crisis.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there were almost 800 fatal overdo...

Oct 15, 2019 Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer announce Alberta will support B.C.’s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers and distributors

Crown files appeal in David and Collet Stephan case

LETHBRIDGE -- Information released Tuesday (Oct 15) morning, confirms the Crown will be appealing the David and Collet Stephan case. The couple were acquitted on September 19th, of failing to provide ...

Oct 15, 2019 Stephan family outside courthouse during first trial - LNN

Flu shot clinics starting week of October 21st across Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is gearing up to start their Influenza Immunization Clinics the week of October 21st.In Lethbridge, the public clinic will be at the Exhibition Park Main...

Oct 15, 2019 A health professional gets ready to administer a flu shot in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Trio of suspects arrested and face multiple theft and possession charges

LETHBRIDGE -- Police officers are not immune to the hazards of needle debris, as was the case on Friday (Oct 11). An officer was poked by an uncapped needle while conducting a search for stolen proper...

Oct 14, 2019 LPS vehicle