Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
New U of L chancellor’s first event set for later this month
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's chancellor will preside over his first official event later this month, the Chancellor's Dinner. Charles Weaselhead is the U of L's first ever Indigenou...
May 16, 2019 University of Lethbridge chancellor Charles Weaselhead (Photo courtesy University of Lethbridge)
"The Watch" - Building relationships as the eyes and ears of downtown Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A round of applause erupts in Galt Gardens as former Lethbridge Police Inspector Jeff Cove sings a short "Happy Birthday," to a woman sitting at a picnic table with several others on ...
May 15, 2019 "The Watch" volunteers Jeff Cove & Ashis Khadka
Volunteers needed for Target Hunger
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Volunteers are needed for an annual campaign to help the less fortunate. Target Hunger is coming up in June. Volunteers deliver and pick up yellow bags to households across Lethbridge...
May 15, 2019 Members of the 2019 Target Hunger committee (Photo courtesy Target Hunger on Twitter @targethungeryql)
Trial for man charged in Vulcan-area snowmobile chase delayed until October
LETHBRIDGE, AB - For the fourth time, a trial for a 35-year-old man from Blackie Alberta, did not go ahead as planned Tuesday morning (May 14).Tyrone Emblau has been charged with 18 offences, includin...
May 14, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse
Efforts continue to rebuild infrastructure in Waterton Lakes National Park after 2017 Kenow fire
WATERTON LAKES N.P. - More than a year-and-a-half after the 2017 Kenow Fire tore through Waterton Lakes National Park and surrounding areas destroying not only parkland but also infrastructure, effort...
May 13, 2019 Waterton Lakes NP
Sentencing date set for Cody Tyler Black Forehead
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After several delays, a sentencing date has been set for a man who pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual interference in connection with two 15-year-old boys.Black Forehead appeared ...
May 13, 2019 Cody Tyler Black Forehead
Trial date confirmed for RCMP officer charged with assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: The case against Fort Macleod RCMP officer, Troy William Heystek, who was scheduled for trial on Dec 7, 2020, has been resolved with a peace bond. The bond stipulates several ...
May 13, 2019 RCMP Logo
Fort Whoop-Up gets an explosive start to the season
LETHBRIDGE -- The Fort Whoop-Up summer season began with booms and bangs that reverberated along the coulees Saturday (May 11) afternoon. The historic centre invited the South Alberta Horse Artillery ...
May 12, 2019 LethbridgeNewsNOW
New owner found for downtown Canada Post building
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A historic building in downtown Lethbridge has been sold. The J.D. Higinbotham building, known locally as the Canada Post building, has been purchased by the Sumus Property Group. The...
May 10, 2019
April Irving released from custody
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 59-year-old woman facing 14 charges including cruelty to animals and causing or permitting them to be in distress, has been released from jail on a $1,000 no-cash surety.April Dawn ...
May 10, 2019 April Dawn Irving