Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge woman charged in connection with alleged assault on senior pleads not guilty

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 34-year-old woman charged in connection with an alleged attack on a senior citizen on the city's west side, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.Amber Yvonne Herdman has been charg...

Jun 21, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News Now)

Boys & Girls Club in Lethbridge addresses opioid overdose-prevention deal

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Earlier this week, a three-year partnership was announced between Boys & Girls Clubs across Canada and Adapt Pharma Canada.The agreement will see 700 of the clubs receive supplies...

Jun 21, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

Wallet Stolen from Lethbridge Senior, Police Asking for Assistance

Lethbridge Police Service says a 78-year-old woman was walking to her vehicle in the parking lot of the south side Walmart on Thursday, June 13th when she was reportedly approached by two unknown men....

Jun 21, 2019 Surveillance photo of one of the theft suspects. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Judge rules against defense application to dismiss case against David and Collet Stephan

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Justice Terry Clackson has dismissed a defense application to have the case against David and Collet Stephan dismissed. Defense lawyer Jason Demers argued in Court of Queen's Bench Th...

Olivia Thorington Jun 20, 2019 David and Collet Stephan (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Fire & Emergency crews undertake extensive water rescue training exercises

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Emergency responders in Lethbridge are taking part in four days of water rescue training on the Old Man River.Water Rescue Team Lead Brendon Pyne says they have trained in still water...

Jun 20, 2019 Crews with Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services take part in water rescue training. (Lethbridge News Now).

Teen arrested trying to sell stolen iPhone to undercover LPS officer at Safe Exchange Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Safe Exchange Zone is just that - a place for online buyers and sellers to safely exchange goods directly in front of Lethbridge Police Headquarters. There are cameras and everyth...

Jun 20, 2019 Safe Exchange Zone (Photo Courtesy: Lethbridge Police Service)

Downtown Lethbridge Farmers' Market gears up for 13th Season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Every Wednesday from July 3rd to September 4th will see dozens of food, craft, and other kinds of vendors flood Lethbridge's Festival Square.Exhibition Park Chief Operating Officer Mi...

Jun 20, 2019 Ted Stilson, the Executive Director of Downtown Lethbridge BRZ at the opening of the 2019 Downtown Lethbridge Farmers' Market season. (Lethbridge News Now)

Child abuse paediatrician testifies at Stephan retrial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Compared with the testimony and cross-examination of most of the Crown witnesses, Dr. Jennifer D'Mello's time on the stand on Wednesday, June 19 was very brief.The paediatrician, clin...

Jun 20, 2019 David and Collet Stephan (Lethbridge News Now)

Three vehicle collision claims three lives near Vulcan

VULCAN -- A three vehicle collision on Wednesday, June19, is responsible for three fatalities. The incident happened around 5:30-pm on Highway 23 just south of Vulcan. A preliminary investigation by V...

Jun 19, 2019 RCMP vehicle -LethbridgeNewsNOW

Preliminary inquiry set for man charged in death of Pikanii Band Councillor Barney Provost

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The frustration the Provost family and their close friends feel - attending provincial court in Lethbridge every few weeks - hoping progress is made in the Douglas Bagnall case - is e...

Jun 19, 2019 Provost family at Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News Now)