Lethbridge and Area

Not guilty: David and Collet Stephan acquitted of failing to provide the necessaries of life

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Cheers immediately erupted in a Lethbridge Courtroom Thursday, Sept. 19, where Justice Terry D. Clackson took less than five minutes to find David and Collet Stephan both not guilty o...

Sep 19, 2019 David Stephan hugs lawyer Ingrid Hess outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse Thursday -Photo: Lethbridge News Now

UPDATE: Package in West Lethbridge no longer "suspicious"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (4:45 pm): Lethbridge Police say the package left on the doorstep of a home along Silkstone Point is non-suspicious."As the package poses no risk, roads in the area are being r...

Sep 19, 2019 Lethbridge Police logo. (Lethbridge News Now)

Several arrests made after drugs, guns, and stolen property found in Taber

TABER, AB - Taber Police Service searched a home in the 4900 block of 57th Ave in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 19th.The warrant was obtained during an investigation into drug traffic...

Sep 19, 2019 Taber Police Service building. (Lethbridge News Now)

BREAKING: David and Collet Stephan found not guilty

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Update: More details, including interviews and video, can be found through this link - Not guilty: David and Collet Stephan acquitted of failing to provide the necessaries of lifeOrig...

Sep 19, 2019 Collet (left) and David (right) Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

Coaldale RCMP recovers stolen vehicle, credit cards, ID, other items

COALDALE, AB - At approximately 10:20 pm on Monday, September 16th, RCMP were informed of a stolen vehicle from the Grassy Lake area east of the community.They set up patrols in and near Coaldale, eve...

Sep 19, 2019 Coaldale RCMP vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

Recycling up 15% in Lethbridge after introduction of curbside collection

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge claims they are on track to meet their targets for waste diversion.Waste & Recycling Services General Manager Joel Sanchez says, since they started doing cu...

Sep 19, 2019 A recycling collection truck picks up a blue bin. (Lethbridge News Now)

Raymond Aggy Days to shine spotlight on safety

RAYMOND, AB - It's a big day in Raymond this Saturday.The Raymond and District Agricultural Society hosts Aggy Days, with this year's theme being 'Youth Farm Safety'. However, lessons won't solely be ...

Sep 19, 2019 Aggy Days in Raymond is set for this Saturday, Sept. 21 (Photo: Raymond and District Ag Society on Facebook)

Lethbridge's top philanthropists honoured through "Inspiring Philanthropy Awards"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Alberta Chapter has announced its annual award recipients.They are as follows:Small Business - Mike Marcotte and Prime CateringCo...

Sep 19, 2019 The view of downtown Lethbridge from the top of the Melcor Centre. (Lethbridge News Now)

Stats Canada: Alberta to lead population growth in coming decades

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Statistics Canada has released its projections on the Country's population over the next 50 years as well as where they think each province or territory would be by then.By 2068, they...

Sep 19, 2019 The view of downtown Lethbridge from the top of the Melcor Centre. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge resident suffers serious burns in house fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - At approximately 12:28 pm on Wednesday, September 18th, firefighters were called to a home in the 100 block of 2nd Ave South.The fire department says they did not see any visible flam...

Sep 18, 2019 Fire truck in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)