Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Climate Strike planned at Lethbridge City Hall Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Youth, the Raging Grannies, University of Lethbridge professors, and the greater community in Lethbridge are set to march at city hall.As part of the Global Week of Climate Action, in...
Sep 27, 2019 Lethbridge City Hall (Lethbridge News Now)
National Army Reserve Job Fair set for this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you've ever thought about joining the Army Reserve, you might want to check out an event in Lethbridge this weekend.Vimy Ridge Armoury will open its doors to the public for the Nat...
Sep 27, 2019 The Vimy Ridge Armoury is located at 337 Stubb Ross Road in Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)
‘Some may perceive racism:’ Experts complain about Alberta judge’s comments
CALGARY - Dozens of medical and legal experts have filed a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council against an Alberta judge, alleging he made comments that could be perceived as racist about a me...
Sep 26, 2019 David Stephan hugs lawyer Ingrid Hess outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse - Lethbridge News Now
Lethbridge Police "calls for service" statistics don't tell the whole story according to SCS Executive Director and Mayor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The information released by Lethbridge Police at the Wednesday evening Police Commission Meeting is not necessarily a complete picture of what's going on, according to SCS Executive D...
Sep 26, 2019 Supervised Consumption Site
Lethbridge's Indigenous recovery coaches seeing results for those seeking help
LETHBRIDGE, AB - According to Indigenous Recovery Coach (IRC) Jerry Firth, their program in Lethbridge might be the only one of its kind in the world.While recovery coaches are becoming more popular i...
Sep 26, 2019 ARCHES' Indigenous Recovery Coach team. (Supplied by ARCHES Lethbridge)
Claresholm & Warner given "Minister's Awards for Municipal Excellence"
CLARESHOLM, AB - Two communities in Southern Alberta are among six in the province being honoured by the Government of Alberta.Minister of Municipal Affairs Kaycee Madu says the annual awards celebrat...
Sep 26, 2019 Left to right: Minister Kaycee Madu, Councillor Mike Cutler, and Mayor Doug MacPherson. (Supplied by Town of Claresholm)
City of Lethbridge lends support to second new west side elementary school
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's four west side elementary schools are over capacity and proposals are in place to build another two.Each would have the capacity for another 600 students and are expected...
Sep 26, 2019 Lethbridge School Division office. (Lethbridge News Now)
Citizen Walk About celebrates 10-year anniversary Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents will gather together on Friday to raise awareness on accessibility.The 10th annual Citizen Walk About is all set for September 27. The event is organized by the Southern Alb...
Sep 26, 2019 Citizen Walk About is set for Friday, Sept. 27 (Photo courtesy Mark Davids)
“Significant increase” in calls for service at SCS and surrounding area strain LPS resources
LETHBRIDGE, AB - *UPDATED* In the first year of its operation, according to new numbers released by Lethbridge Police at Wednesday's Police Commission meeting, calls for service at the city's Supervis...
Sep 25, 2019 Lethbridge's Supervised Consumption Site
Join firefighters for Lethbridge’s Memorial 9-11 stair climb this Sunday, Sept 29
LETHBRIDGE -- 'WANTED' - A few good men...women...and even children. This is your chance to rub shoulders with the city's firefighters and emergency services responders, as they retrace the ascent and...
Sep 25, 2019 Memorial Stair Climb -- LNN