Lethbridge and Area

Fritz Sick and Stan Siwik pools to close for annual maintenance

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over the next month, two city pools operated by the Recreation Excellence will be closed to the public.Beginning Monday Aug. 12, Fritz Sick Pool on 11 St. S. will close for its annual...

Aug 12, 2019 Fritz Sick Pool (Lethbridge News NOW)

Firefighters promoting cigarette safety after house fires last week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to two house fires in two days that were both caused by cigarettes being improperly disposed of.The first happened last Thursday at an...

Aug 12, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Massage therapist pleads not guilty to sexual assault

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 53-year-old Lethbridge massage therapist, charged with one count of sexual assault, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his arraignment in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge Monda...

Aug 12, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News NOW)

Renovations continue at several Lethbridge schools ahead of new year

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When students arrive at school on September 3rd, they can expect to see a series of newly-finished renovations.Lethbrdige School District No. 51 says they are working to complete a "l...

Aug 12, 2019 One of the renovated classrooms at Senator Buchanan Elementary School. (Supplied by Lethbridge School District No. 51)

Lethbridge Public Library celebrating 100th anniversary this week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's a major milestone for the city's largest library.There will be two celebrations, one on Wednesday, August 14th and one on Saturday the 17th.Wednesday is the official anniversary ...

Aug 11, 2019 Lethbridge Public Library. (Lethbridge News Now)

New book addresses stereotypes surrounding millennials

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A multitude of stereotypes surround millennials, with some saying the generation is entitled and narcissistic.But, just how many of those stereotypes are true? That's part of the basi...

Aug 11, 2019 Photo courtesy: University of Lethbridge

Drop’n Beats music program gives at-risk youth a safe place to collaborate

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The goal is to create an environment of collaboration.The non-profit Drop'n Beats program operates out of the McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association and is a rebrand o...

Aug 10, 2019 Casey Ling (left) and Jayme Firstrider in the Drop'n Beats studio (Lethbridge News Now)

Robert John Sheppard Sentenced to six years in prison in connection with west Lethbridge shooting

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 34-year-old Lethbridge man, convicted of eight offences, including discharging a firearm at a person with the intent to wound, maim or disfigure, carrying a concealed weapon, pointi...

Aug 09, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News NOW)

North-side neighborhood takes action for their own safety

LETHBRIDGE -- While City Council prepares for a Town Hall to discuss the ever-evolving drug and crime issues in the city, residents of one north-side neighborhood have had enough and are taking action...

Aug 09, 2019 Residents gather for a meeting in a north-side neigborhood - LNN

Indigenous public artwork unanimously approved by Lethbridge City Council

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City Council has unanimously approved $65,000 to commission an indigenous public artwork display at the Main Library Branch. At Monday's meeting, council heard that in the spring of 2...

Aug 09, 2019 Location for Indigenous Artwork at the Lethbridge Public Library's main branch (Photo Credit: City of Lethbridge)