Lethbridge and Area

Lawyer picks apart meningitis being the "most likely" cause of Ezekiel Stephan's death

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The attorney for Collet Stephan cross examined Dr. Bamidele Adeagbo, the coroner who was leading the investigation into the death of 19-month-old Ezekiel.Although he now works out of ...

Jul 12, 2019 David and Collet Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

Work progressing in Great Bear Blvd. project, McMaster and Mt. Burke roads reopen

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Drivers in west Lethbridge can let out a sigh of relief.The City has announced that construction is complete along McMaster Boulevard West and Mt. Burke Boulevard West and the road is...

Jul 12, 2019 The new fire station's location in west Lethbridge (Photo: City of Lethbridge)

UPDATE: Officials recover body of man killed in hiking accident in Crowsnest Pass

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - UPDATE: On Friday, July 12, Crowsnest Pass RCMP stated that Kananaskis Search and Rescue recovered the hiker's body. The trail that was closed down in the area has since been reop...

Olivia Thorington Jul 11, 2019 RCMP logo. (Lethbridge News Now)

Coroner who investigated Ezekiel Stephan's death becomes visibly frustrated in court

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dr. Bamidele Adeagbo appeared in the Lethbridge court house via video Thursday for the second of his three-day schedule. He was the coroner who looked into 19-month-old Ezekiel Stepha...

Olivia Thorington Jul 11, 2019 David and Collet Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

Police promoting safety ahead of Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ahead of the 41st annual Street Machine Weekend, the Lethbridge Police Service is reminding everyone to enjoy the event responsibly.In a release, the LPS said that all rules of the ro...

Jul 11, 2019 Photo: Street Wheelers Car Club on Facebook

City of Lethbridge advocating to increase federal airport upgrade fund

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council decided this week that they will lobby the federal government to substantially increase the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).This includes writing to ...

Jul 11, 2019 Lethbridge Airport. (Lethbridge News Now)

City offering free cart size exchanges starting July 12

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents can request a different blue and/or black cart size for their recycling starting tomorrow, July 12.The City said the exchange will be free of charge and available from the 1...

Jul 11, 2019 Photo: Lethbridge News Now

UPDATE: Missing person found

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: Lethbridge Police Service said Purcella Marie Old Shoes has been found. ---------- Lethbridge Police are on the lookout for a missing woman. LPS says that 36-year-old Purcella...

Olivia Thorington Jul 11, 2019 Photo provided by the Lethbridge Police Service

Lethbridge police investigating assault at Galt Gardens

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Around 3:51 pm on Monday, July 8th, Emergency Medical Services responded to a call at the southwest corner of Galt Gardens.A 42-year-old woman was assaulted and suffered head injuries...

Jul 10, 2019 Lethbridge Police Service station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Man with knife arrested in Taber after allegedly making threats

TABER, AB - In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 7th, Taber Police Service was called out for help.A taxi driver told them that the man they were giving a ride to had a knife and was threatening...

Jul 10, 2019 Taber Police Service vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)