Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
U of L officially opens Science Commons building with "Big Bang" celebration
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's new state-of-the-art science centre is now open.A packed atrium with hundreds of students, staff, and dignitaries watched the ceremony, which, in additi...
Sep 13, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney speaks at the Big Bang grand opening celebration for the Science Commons building. (Lethbridge News Now)
Minister of Advanced Education’s tour takes him to Lethbridge College
LETHBRIDGE, AB - How is Lethbridge College helping students make their way into the workforce?That's something on the mind of Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta's Minister of Advanced Education. Nicolaides...
Sep 13, 2019 Nicolaides (second from right) with Lethbridge College President & CEO Dr. Paula Burns (center) and Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf (second from left) on Sept. 13, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police Chief Rob Davis says goodbye
LETHBRIDGE, AB - He didn't want a lot of pomp and ceremony, but Lethbridge Police Chief Rob Davis got it anyway on his last day of service for the city Thursday (Sept.12). There were testimonials on j...
Sep 12, 2019 Outgoing Lethbridge Police Chief Rob Davis shows off the new LPS badge he received as a present
Community project celebrating Blackfoot language unveiled
LETHBRIDGE -- A three-dimensional community project designed to help celebrate Indigenous language and Reconciliation Week was unveiled at the Galt Museum on Thursday (Sept 12). Block letters spelling...
Sep 12, 2019 OKI Project - LNN
Raymond/Magrath RCMP need help identifying property crime suspect
Raymond - RCMP need the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a property crime investigation.Around 8:40-am on Thursday (Sept 12) RCMP were called to a break, enter, and theft at a home alon...
Sep 12, 2019 Raymond B-and-E suspect - released by RCMP
Agriculture, directly and indirectly, makes up half of Lethbridge's economy and jobs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Economic Development Lethbridge's CEO Trevor Lewington spoke on Thursday about the impact that agriculture in Lethbridge and the surrounding area has on the city.Just in terms of thos...
Sep 12, 2019 A dairy cow at Park Lake Dairy Farm. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge hosts Alberta Mid-sized Mayors’ and CAOs’ Caucus
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over 20 municipalities are being represented in Lethbridge today, Sept. 12.The City is hosting the Alberta Mid-sized Mayors' and CAOs' Caucus at the Galt Museum. Lethbridge Mayor Chri...
Sep 12, 2019 Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf (left) with City Mayor Chris Spearman before Spearman's participation in the caucus on Sept. 12, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police recover BB Gun after weapons scare at Galt Gardens
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 17-year-old youth is facing a weapons charge, after an incident in Galt Gardens on Wednesday afternoon (Sept.11).Lethbridge Police say around 2:30 p.m., they received a report of so...
Sep 12, 2019 BB Gun recovered by LPS - Photo Courtesy: Lethbridge Police Service
Rec use once again allowed on Oldman River after "oily substance" cleaned up
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says swimming and boating is now permitted on the Oldman River, both for "The public (and dogs!)"On Tuesday, September 3rd, anywhere from 3,500 and 4,500 litres...
Sep 12, 2019 Some of the cooking oil that spilled into the Oldman River on September 3rd. (Lethbridge News Now)
City of Lethbridge Salaries and More: Your Questions Answered
LETHBRIDGE, AB - *UPDATE*: A motion by Councillor Jeffrey Coffman is expected to be brought forward at Monday's City Council meeting (Sept. 16) called "Compensation Disclosure List." The motion asks t...
Sep 12, 2019 Lethbridge City Hall (Lethbridge News NOW)