Lethbridge and Area

Medical examiner tells Alberta trial lack of oxygen didn’t cause toddler’s death

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The medical examiner who did an autopsy on a 19-month-old boy says there was no suggestion a lack of oxygen had anything to do with the child's death.David and Collet Stephan are on t...

Jun 11, 2019 David Stephan

Lethbridge woman convicted of killing her mother in 2016 granted full parole

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge woman convicted of stabbing her mother as she slept, has been granted full parole just eight months after she was granted day parole.31-year-old Jessica Leann Praill admi...

Jun 11, 2019 Praill Crime Scene, 2016

Closing arguments delivered in Robert John Sheppard attempted murder trial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The shooting at a home on Heritage Boulevard West in Lethbridge April 15, 2018 was "a manifestation of anger and hatred" at the end of a relationship, argued Co-Crown Prosecutor Clayt...

Andrew Snook Jun 11, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Construction to close access to and from RiverStone Blvd at University Drive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is giving a heads up to drivers that the next phase of construction on the University Drive twinning project is expected to begin on Thursday, June 13.It will r...

Jun 11, 2019 Map of the construction area (Photo Credit: City of Lethbridge)

Close to 42,000 pounds of food collected from Target Hunger campaign

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local food banks are rejoicing after the success of this year's Target Hunger.The annual collection campaign saw volunteers gather bags of food donations from residents, to go towards...

Jun 11, 2019 Volunteers from the Target Hunger campaign (Photo courtesy Danielle McIntyre)

Sod turning ceremony held at site for new Coaldale RCMP Detachment

COALDALE, AB - While the new Coaldale RCMP detachment's building itself is still a little way away from being built, that hasn't dimmed the excitement for officials involved in the process.Representat...

Jun 11, 2019 Everyone on hand for the sod turning

Robert John Sheppard attempted murder trial continues as LPS officers testify

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Four spent shell casings were found at a home on Heritage Boulevard on the evening of April 15, 2018. It was the same night, 49-year-old Erica Grintals testified on May 24, that Rober...

Jun 10, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Dangerous Offender hearing set for serial sexual offender Trevor Pritchard

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two sets of dates have been set aside in February and March 2020 to determine whether sexual offender Trevor Pritchard meets the definition of either a long-term or dangerous offender...

Jun 10, 2019 Trevor Pritchard

Medical examiner tells couple’s trial that child died of bacterial meningitis

LETHBRIDGE -- A medical examiner who did the autopsy on a 19-month-old toddler whose parents are on trial in his death clashed with the boy's father in court Monday.David and Collet Stephan are charge...

Jun 10, 2019 David and Collet Stephan - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Marc Rathwell named new Chief of Fire and Emergency Services

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced that after an extensive search, Deputy Fire Chief Marc Rathwell has been selected as the next Chief of Fire and Emergency Services. Rathwell's car...

Andrew Snook Jun 10, 2019 Marc Rathwell