Lethbridge and Area

Green cart program unlikely in Lethbridge for at least four years

LETHBRIGE, AB - There will be no green carts for organic waste in Lethbridge before 2023 at the earliest, after City Council voted 7-2 on Tuesday (Oct. 15), to postpone the program until the next Capi...

Oct 16, 2019 Lethbridge City Hall

Wood's Homes Lethbridge expands to connect youth with permanent housing & work

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Wood's Homes has been operating in Lethbridge for several years to help at-risk youths and young adults find a place to temporarily stay and find support. Now, however, they hope to d...

Oct 16, 2019 Some of the Housing First workers in Wood's Homes' new office. (Lethbridge News Now)

Former Prime Minister Paul Martin to receive honorary Doctor of Laws at U of L Fall Convocation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A former Canadian prime minister will be at the University of Lethbridge Saturday, to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the Fall 2019 Convocation.Paul Martin was the Li...

Oct 16, 2019 Paul Martin - Photo Courtesy: University of Lethbridge

Lethbridge College taking part in day to promote academic honesty

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is one of many schools across the world taking part in the fourth International Day of Action against Contract Cheating.Contract Cheating is when a student hires a ...

Oct 16, 2019 Lethbridge College is looking to #DefeatTheCheat and #ExcelWithIntegrity (Photo: Lethbridge College)

Whooping cough outbreak declared in west part of AHS South Zone, including Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has officially declared an outbreak of whooping cough in the western part of the AHS South Zone.This includes the communities of Lethbridge, Raymond and Lethbr...

Oct 16, 2019 The Lethbridge office of Alberta Health Services (Lethbridge News Now)

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)