Lethbridge and Area

Helen Schuler Nature Centre receives $100,000 donation for outdoor learning facility

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The outdoor classroom just behind the newly renovated Helen Schuler Nature Centre has had its day and needs replacement. That's according to Curtis Goodman, the centre's Resource Deve...

Jun 27, 2019 Cheque from South Country Co-Op presented to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Chinese meat ban likely won't result in job losses: Canadian Cattlemen's Association

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Chinese government has asked Ottawa to suspend issuing certificates for all types of meat products travelling from the Great White North.The Chinese embassy says customs authoriti...

Jun 27, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Senior reported missing in Pincher Creek, RCMP asking for assistance

Pincher Creek RCMP says William (Bill) Skelly was reported missing on Wednesday, June 26th.The 86-year-old had not been heard from since Monday, June 24th.Skelly reportedly left on Monday to go to Oka...

Jun 27, 2019 Bill Skelly -- Photo provided by RCMP

Lethbridge County considering allowing off-highway vehicles on county roads

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with Lethbridge county will be giving third and final reading to Bylaw #19-023 at their July 4th council meeting.If adopted, it would allow off-highway vehicles (OHV) to tra...

Jun 27, 2019 ATV - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Lethbridge girl honoured for video on truth and reconciliation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nycea Hazelwood is only 10 years old, but she earned the adoration of Lethbridge City Council this week.As part of a contest with Canada's History for Kids, the Grade 5 Ecole Agnes Da...

Jun 27, 2019 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman (left) presenting a gift to Nycea Hazelwood (right). (Lethbridge News Now)

Severe thunderstorm warnings / watches in effect for southwest Alberta

Environment Canada says residents of several communities in the southwestern corner of the province can look out for severe thunderstorms.A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Pincher Creek a...

Jun 26, 2019 Weather alerts across Alberta for Wednesday afternoon, June 26th, 2019. (Supplied by Environment Canada)

Alberta youth minimum wage goes into effect Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Effective June 26th, 2019, the minimum wage for students under 18 is $13/hour.Titled the "job creation student wage", the Government of Alberta says this applies to youth working no m...

Jun 26, 2019 The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. (Lethbridge News Now)

Goats grazing on invasive weeds in Lethbridge parks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Following a succesful pilot project in the city last fall, Robert Finck of Magrath and his enterprise Creekside Goat Company have been deployed to tackle invasive weeds.He allowed mem...

Jun 26, 2019 Goats grazing on invasive weeds. (Lethbridge News Now)

UPDATED: "There were no good options" - Lethbridge Police Officer will not be charged after running over deer on Scenic Drive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge Police Officer, caught on cell phone video running over a deer on Scenic Drive multiple times in a 15 minute time span, will not face any criminal or wildlife related cha...

Jun 26, 2019 ASIRT Legal Advisor Greg Gudelot

City reports large increase in amount of recyclable material collected with curbside recycling program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The city-wide blue bin recycling program is less than a couple of months old but has already collected more than 562,000 kg of recycling material.And since it began, City of Lethbridg...

Jun 26, 2019 Blue Bins (Lethbridge News NOW)