Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Police recruiting volunteers for downtown watch

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service is looking for up to 20 people to volunteer to be part of their watch program.Watch volunteers communicate directly with police as they patrol the downtown c...

Jul 03, 2019 Lethbridge Police officers showing off uniforms for watch volunteers. (Lethbridge News Now)

Coaldale hosting "Once in a Lifetime" Settler's Day festival to commemorate 100th anniversary

COALDALE, AB - It was 100 years ago on December 27th, 1919 that the "Village" of Coaldale was formally established.While the actual anniversary is still a few months off, Community Services Manager wi...

Jul 03, 2019 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Two people from Montreal, one from Calgary facing multiple fraud-related charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences, after an incident at the Picture Butte Scotiabank last week, according to Lethbridge Police.Police say on June ...

Jul 02, 2019 Lethbridge Police (Lethbridge News NOW)

Biker group in Lethbridge to raise money for homeless youth in Motorcycle Show and Shine

LETHBRIDGE, AB - They may be covered in tattoos and leather jackets while riding bikes that would make your grandparents nervous, but they are also human beings.President of the Lethbridge chapter of ...

Jul 02, 2019 (Shown left to right): Whiskers, John Allen, Shiela Van Der Linden, Jacks, Wombat. (Supplied by John Allen)

Public opinion survey shows fewer residents venturing into downtown Lethbridge - but overall LPS satisfaction

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A recently released study done by students at Lethbridge College's Citizen Society Research Lab (CSRL), headed by Dr. Faron Ellis shows overall satisfaction with the job Lethbridge Po...

Jul 02, 2019 Downtown Lethbridge (Lethbridge News NOW)

Update: Suspect in Lethbridge break, enter and theft identified

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service says the woman shown in this story's photo has been identified. They are thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:Lethbridge Police Service re...

Jul 02, 2019 Suspect in break, enter, and theft in Lethbridge on June 27th, 2019. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Corporate tax cuts go into effect in Alberta July 1st

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Corporations in Alberta will pay less in taxes this summer with further decreases down the line.As of Canada Day 2019, the province's "Job Creation Tax Cut" will lower rates from 12% ...

Jul 01, 2019 Alberta legislature in Edmonton. (Lethbridge News Now)

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)