Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
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
Lethbridge's proposed waste collection system with organics similar to Coaldale's
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council heard the details of several proposed systems of curbside composting collection this week, but some commenters online seemed unconvinced.While there were at le...
Oct 14, 2019 Organics, recycling, and garbage bins in Coaldale. (Supplied by Town of Coaldale)
Taser and K-9 used in arrest of Raymond man wanted on warrants
LETHBRIDGE -- Patrol Officers had to use a little more force than usual Saturday (Oct 12) afternoon, after observing a Raymond man they knew was wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Around 3:45, the...
Oct 13, 2019 LPS units on scene searching for wanted man on Saturday
Lethbridge Corn Maze to hold annual fundraiser Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Slingerland family, well known for their creative corn mazes every year, will be holding their 20th annual fundraiser on Thanksgiving Monday (Oct. 14).The event runs from noon unt...
Oct 13, 2019 2019 Lethbridge Corn Maze
BILD Lethbridge to design new Subdivision Recycling Depot Program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It would be a first in the province: BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association) Lethbridge is in the midst of creating a recycling standard for all member builders in t...
Oct 12, 2019 A new south Lethbridge Subdivision under construction- a centralized recycling depot would eliminate many trash bins
STARS honours Lethbridge resident, its first-ever VIP
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge resident has been celebrated by STARS Air Ambulance.Earlier this year, the first of STARS' new fleet of helicopters landed in Calgary. On-board were a number of special g...
Oct 12, 2019 VIP Kelly Waldron poses for a photo next to the C-GKLY call letters that were assigned in her honour. Photo shot on Thursday, April 18, 2019 during a public unveiling event (Photo by Lyle Aspinall, courtesy STARS)