Lethbridge and Area

Federal funding provided for U of L, Piikani First Nation projects

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is providing $1.6 million to the University of Lethbridge.The two grants will go towards two projects that will support 'sustainable and culturally respectable ...

Olivia Thorington Apr 25, 2019 Photo: Lethbridge News Now

Lethbridge man sentenced in connection with 2018 Taber home invasion case

TABER, AB - A Lethbridge man charged with numerous offences involving a home invasion and assault at a home in Taber in July 2018, has been sentenced. According to Taber Police, they were called to a ...

Apr 24, 2019 Taber Courthouse

Raymond man convicted of historic sex crimes to be sentenced in June

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 50-year-old man from Raymond, found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault, in relation to crimes that occurred in the early to mid-1980s, will ...

Apr 24, 2019

Palliser breaks ground on new Huntsville School

IRON SPRINGS - The celebration, on Thursday, April 18, kicked off construction of the long-awaited replacement for Huntsville School, but the occasion held more substance than that alone.The groundbre...

Apr 23, 2019 Palliser Regional Schools

Lethbridge street sweeping program gets underway this week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The sweepers are hitting the streets.The City of Lethbridge's annual street sweeping program kicks off Wednesday, April 24. Crews will be driving around collecting dust, sand and othe...

Olivia Thorington Apr 23, 2019 The street sweeping program is expected to be ongoing until the end of June (Lethbridge News Now)

Kings of the Hill: Lethbridge firefighters double up as pro Enduro racers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Not only do Jason Schrage and Bret Fazzio serve the people of Lethbridge as firefighters, they're also pro enduro racers. Enduro pits riders against one another in dirt bike races thr...

Olivia Thorington Apr 21, 2019 Jason Schrage (left) and Bret Fazzio (Lethbridge News Now)

Grizzly bears vs. black bears: what’s the difference? They’re both bruins

WATERTON, AB - Bear season is upon us, so it's important to be aware and know your surroundings to avoid a conflict with wildlife.That's according to Barb Johnston, a wildlife biologist for Waterton L...

Apr 20, 2019 A grizzly bear is pictured on the left and a black bear on the right

Understanding the importance of agriculture

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Agriculture was in focus last week during the annual Aggie Days at Lethbridge's Exhibition Park. The 13th annual event took place April 10 and 11.It featured interactive booths and pr...

Apr 16, 2019 Part of the setup at the 2019 Aggie Days in Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)