Lethbridge and Area

BREAKING: Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Approved by Federal Government

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's administration has given its thumbs up to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.Senior government officials said in a technical briefing Tuesday aftern...

Jun 18, 2019 Trans Mountain Pipeline (Photo courtesy of Canadian Press)

Police investigating case of unknown male approaching a young girl

LETHBRIDGE, AB - An investigation is underway by Lethbridge Police after a teenage girl was allegedly approached by an unknown man and invited to accompany him to lunch. Police say the incident happen...

Olivia Thorington Jun 18, 2019

New award announced by Lethbridge Sport Council

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When nominations open for the Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards next month, voters will notice a new title on the ballot.The LSC has announced the creation of the Dr. Gary B...

Jun 18, 2019 Nominations for the 2019 Achievement Awards open July 2 (Image courtesy Lethbridge Sport Council on Facebook)

Galt Museum feast kicks off National Indigenous Peoples Week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Galt Museum & Archives was filled with eager participants for the kick-off of National Indigenous Peoples Week on Monday. Events taking place across Canada this week will cele...

Olivia Thorington Jun 18, 2019 Attendees at the Galt Museum for the National Indigenous Peoples Week kick-off on Monday (Lethbridge News Now)

Community Issues Committee hears update on Exhibition Park's EXolution plans

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If all goes as planned, the new EXolution project in Lethbridge could begin in October and be completed by July 2021. The trade and convention centre project, which is expected to rep...

Olivia Thorington Jun 17, 2019 Artist drawing of EXolution facility. Photo Courtesy: Exhibition Park

UPDATE: Missing teen located by Blood Tribe Police

STANDOFF -- UP-DATE: Uriah Eagle Child has been located safely, according to an updated notice from police late Tuesday night, June 18. ----------- The Blood Tribe Police Service needs your help locat...

Olivia Thorington Jun 17, 2019 Uriah Eagle Child - Released by Blood Tribe Police

Two-year sentence handed down for Lethbridge's biggest ever drug bust

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 30-year-old man, originally charged with eight offences in relation to the biggest drug bust ever in Lethbridge, has pleaded guilty to one count of possession for the purpose of tra...

Jun 17, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Southern Alberta schools make Fraser Institutes academic rankings list

CALGARY, AB - The Fraser Institute has released its annual rankings of elementary and secondary schools in Alberta.The list gives parents the chance to compare the academic performance of schools acro...

Jun 17, 2019

Skiing incident at Castle Mountain claims life of Lethbridge man

PINCHER CREEK -- A Lethbridge man was confirmed as the victim of a skiing accident at Castle Mountain on Saturday, June 15.Pincher Creek RCMP were notified about 2:00-pm that a 22-year old skier fell ...

Jun 16, 2019 RCMP patch

Pediatric intensive care specialist offers explanations for alleged missing AHS documents during Stephan retrial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pediatric intensive care specialist working at Calgary Children's Hospital offered up some explanations for Alberta Health Services (AHS) records David and Collet Stephan claim are ...

Jun 14, 2019 David and Collet Stephan in Lethbridge