Lethbridge and Area

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)

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