Lethbridge and Area

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

Work on Park "n" Ride Transit Terminal to force downtown road closures

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Construction is set to wrap up on downtown Lethbridge's new parking and transit terminal.To complete their work, the intersection of 5th Ave and 8th Street will close on Monday, July ...

Jul 07, 2019 Park n Ride Terminal. Photo taken July 5, 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)

Voices support harm reduction - for all

LETHBRIDGE -- Concern was expressed across social media Saturday morning about the potential for trouble as opposing voices gathered in support of ARCHES or the business community surrounding the Safe...

Jul 07, 2019 Supporters at the rear of Hamilton Carpets - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Southern Alberta First Nation basketball players to hit court despite referee dispute

CALGARY - Young basketball players from a southern Alberta First Nation will be able to play in a tournament this week despite a dispute with a Calgary referee group. Truman Soop, a coach for two Indi...

Jul 06, 2019 Kainai basketball team -- The Canadian Press

$71,605 in grants given to groups in Lethbridge County

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge County has awarded grants to six non-profits in the rural areas surrounding the city.This includes:McNally Community Association: $20,000 for a heating replacement proj...

Jul 06, 2019 Lethbridge County office. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Police investigating death threats against local business owner relating to local SCS Facebook post

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Call it what you want - a feud, disagreement, or a battle. But an escalation of tensions appears to have occurred in recent weeks between the owner of a small business near downtown L...

Jul 05, 2019 Hamilton's Carpet One (Lethbridge News NOW)