Lethbridge and Area

Police cadet graduation - officers relate commitment, sincerity – and frustration

Lethbridge -- "One cog in the justice wheel"On Friday afternoon (June 28) family, friends and various police service executives gathered at the Vimy Ridge Armoury for a special graduation ceremony. Mo...

Jun 30, 2019 Lethbridge College Police graduation - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Alberta government opposed to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is expressing "strong opposition" to reports that country of original labelling (COOL) could become mandatory across North America.Although it is already the...

Jun 29, 2019 Banana with country of origin label sticker (Supplied by Flickr)

Cody Tyler Black Forehead sentenced to one year in jail

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 34-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual interference in relation to two 15-year-old boys back in April 2017, has been sentenced to one year in jail, and 18-months...

Jun 28, 2019 Cody Tyler Black Forehead (Lethbridge News NOW)

Coaldale Fire Department - a chance to have some fun

COALDALE -- The Coaldale and District Fire department used the last week of June to get in a last practice before the summer break. Those viewing the events in front of the Coaldale arena might have w...

Jun 28, 2019 Coaldale Fire Dept. wives - LethbridgeNewsNOW

CORRECTION: Taber considers lifting ban on horse riding in town

TABER, AB - Note: This story has been corrected. During Lethbridge News Now's interview with Taber Mayor Andrew Prokop, it was indicated that council was considering implementing a ban on horse riding...

Jun 28, 2019 (Supplied by Pixabay)

With installation of solar carport, Raymond claims it's officially "net-zero"

RAYMOND, AB - The prospect of never having to pay an electricity bill again is an exciting one for the Town of Raymond, especially if it means they can also reduce their environmental impact at the sa...

Jun 28, 2019 Solar carport at Victoria Sports Park in Raymond. (Supplied by Town of Raymond)

Judgement and sentencing, psychiatric assessment ordered - among several cases heard in Lethbridge court Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A judgement and sentencing date has been set for a 33-year-old Lethbridge man, in connection with a shooting at a home on Heritage Boulevard West, April 18, 2018. Robert John Sheppard...

Jun 28, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Province trying to find resolution to meat ban from China

MEDICINE HAT -- The provincial government is working to find a resolution to the current meat blockade from China."We are working with the federal government and providing any assistance to them," sai...

Jun 28, 2019 Cow and calf in field - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Thunderstorm causes flash flooding in Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT - Medicine Hat was hit by a severe thunderstorm Thursday afternoon.The storm rolled in shortly after 12:30 p.m., and included hail, strong winds and more than 34 millimetres of rainfall i...

Jun 28, 2019 A Medicine Hat street Thursday after heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flash flooding - Photo by Charles Lefebvre

University of Lethbridge approves changes to Sexual Violence Policy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After extensive review and community consultations, the University of Lethbridge has set out its revised procedures for complaints and investigations involving sexual violence on camp...

Jun 27, 2019 University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge News NOW)