Lethbridge and Area

Judge and lawyers spar over admissible evidence in Stephan trial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - David and Collet Stephan were back in court Tuesday and called two witnesses who both appeared via video separately. The Stephans are each charged with one count of failing to provide...

Jul 09, 2019 Collet and David Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

U of L student and musician receives two prestigious research grants

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A University of Lethbridge student has been awarded two research grants.Ryland Chambers-Moranz is a Digital Audio Arts (DAA) student and researcher who also takes the stage as a music...

Jul 09, 2019 Ryland Chambers-Moranz in studio (University of Lethbridge photo)

5 Ave North/20 Street North closed in Lethbridge for sewer line repairs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is advising of a road closure on the north side as crews try to repair the sanitary sewer. It will take place at the intersection of 5th Ave North and 20th Stre...

Olivia Thorington Jul 09, 2019 Lethbridge city hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

Location approved for Sisters of St. Martha Monument at Lethbridge City Hall

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After 90 years of service in the community, the City of Lethbridge is getting ready to install a monument dedicated to the Sisters of St. Martha. Established in 1929, the group looks ...

Olivia Thorington Jul 09, 2019 The design of the Sisters of St. Martha monument. (Supplied by City of Lethbridge)

Police Chief Rob Davis announces his resignation

LETHBRIDGE -- It's a move that will come as a surprise to some. Lethbridge Police Chief Rob Davis has tendered his resignation. City Council and the Lethbridge Police Commission were notified Monday (...

Olivia Thorington Jul 08, 2019 Police Chief Rob Davis -- LethbridgeNewsNOW

Town of Coaldale grows to 8,691 residents

Coaldale, AB - The official results of the 2019 census in Coaldale have come out.As of April 1st, 2019, there are now 8,691 people living in the community, which marks an increase of 5.79% from last y...

Jul 08, 2019 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Replica cannon donated to Fort Whoop-Up

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A community donation is adding to the experience at Fort Whoop-Up.The historical tourist site has received a new replica of the cannon that was originally stationed at the fort in the...

Jul 08, 2019 Fort Whoop-Up has received a new fireable cannon (Lethbridge News Now)

15-year-old Desiree Across The Mountain reported missing from Standoff

STANDOFF, AB - Blood Tribe Police Service is asking for your help in finding a missing girl.Across The Mountain was last seen on Sunday, July 7th around 7:00 pm at the Blood Tribe Youth Ranch in Stand...

Jul 08, 2019 Desiree Across The Mountain. (Supplied by Blood Tribe Police Service)

Collision near Cardston results in two deaths

Cardston, AB - Just before midnight on Wednesday, July 3rd, Cardston RCMP attended a collision northeast of the town on Highway 5.According to the investigation of the attending officers, a south-boun...

Jul 08, 2019 RCMP logo. (Lethbridge News Now)

Claresholm RCMP arrest Calgary man in connection with stolen vehicle

CLARESHOLM, AB - A Calgary man was arrested by Claresholm RCMP in connection with a stolen vehicle.Mounties say that in the early hours of July 4, a 2012 Dodge RAM truck was stolen from a Claresholm r...

Jul 08, 2019