Lethbridge and Area

Tourism Lethbridge moves to former Chinook Country Tourism location on Scenic Drive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One year after the new Lethbridge Tourism organization opened its doors on 5 St. S. in the city's downtown, it's preparing to close its doors. The organization has already moved much ...

Olivia Thorington Jul 25, 2019 The former Chinook Country Tourist building will now house Tourism Lethbridge

Lethbridge girl competing in nationals for tumbling this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Kariya Lepko arrived in Toronto Thursday morning to prepare for the 2019 Canadian Championships in Trampoline Gymnastics.Although she took part in last year's nationals that were host...

Jul 25, 2019 Kariya Lepko. (Submitted by West Wind Gymnastics)

U of L grad student wins award for study into violence in non-monogamous and queer relationships

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jaisie Walker is the recipient of the Parkland Institute Graduate Research Award.The University of Lethbridge graduate student's project is titled, "Unsettling Lateral Violence: Queer...

Jul 25, 2019 Jaisie Walker. (Supplied by University of Lethbridge)

LPS seeking rightful owners of valuable jewelry

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service is searching for the rightful owners of stolen jewelLPS said on Thursday morning that three rings, a gold necklace and gold charm bracelet are believed to ha...

Jul 25, 2019 LPS are searching for the owners of valuable jewelry, including this charm bracelet (Photo provided by LPS)

WARNING: Graphic details - "I loved them" - April Irving says as she pleads guilty to charges under the Animal Protection Act

LETHBRIDGE, AB - WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAILS NOT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. A 59-year-old woman from Milk River, Alberta who was facing more than a dozen animal cruelty related charges fr...

Jul 24, 2019 April Irving leaves Lethbridge Provincial Court July 24, 2019 (Lethbridge News NOW)

Temporary irrigation system being installed at Lethbridge's Legacy Park

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After the irrigation system broke down at the city's newest park back in June, crews are working to install a temporary replacement.The City of Lethbridge says the project is a "high ...

Jul 24, 2019 The temporary irrigation pump being installed at Legacy Park. (Supplied by City of Lethbridge)

RCMP seeking suspects in southern Alberta ammolite thefts

RAYMOND, AB - RCMP in Raymond and Magrath have identified two suspects in the theft of a fossil from a local mine near the Blood Tribe reserve.At 12:43 pm on Tuesday, July 16th, the pair allegedly mad...

Jul 24, 2019 Bryan David Fyfe (left) and Logan Cash Orville Heavy Shields (right). (Supplied by Raymond-Magrath RCMP)

Galt Museum looking for submissions for "Queer Histories of Southwestern Alberta" exhibit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Galt Museum is looking to put together their first-ever exhibit that highlights and celebrates LGBTQ2S+ stories and materials.Curator Aimee Benoit says they wanted to grow the var...

Jul 24, 2019 Galt Museum sign. (David Opinko)

Social Scientists at U of L receiving nearly $440,000 in funding

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Graduate students and faculty members at the University of Lethbridge have received some research funding.Close to $440,000 has been awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Rese...

Jul 24, 2019

Quick new Hepatitis C testing available in Lethbridge - but it's not free

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new test that can determine whether someone has Hepatitis C is available at London Drugs in Lethbridge and can give results in 20 minutes. But the cost to take the test is $24. It's...

Jul 23, 2019 Patient takes Hepatitis C test