Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

LPS urging traffic safety after recent pedestrian collisions
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says drivers and pedestrians both have a part to play in preventing pedestrian collisions.Traffic Response Unit Sgt. Danny Lomness is speaking out after police resp...
Apr 01, 2025

Lethbridge man wins $200K on scratch ticket
It was no April Fools Day joke but a man from Lethbridge took home six figures.The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation says James Hill of Lethbridge won $200,000 on a 100X THE CASH Scratch & WIN ...
Apr 01, 2025

Over $100,000 raised at Youth One Gala
A local non-profit is celebrating the success of its recent event.The Youth One Gala brought in more than $100,000 in donations on Friday, March 28, 2025."This will support 66 individual youth for the...
Apr 01, 2025

Lethbridge Library reports rising memberships & usage in 2024
A growing number of people in Lethbridge took advantage of the services offered at the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) last year.They say there were more than 324,000 visits to the library in 2024, an...
Apr 01, 2025

Man arrested for allegedly damaging Taber Police building & staff vehicles
The Taber Police Service (TPS) says it has apprehended a "highly intoxicated" man who allegedly caused damage to the town's police detachment.At approximately 1:20 a.m. on Friday, March 28, an officer...
Apr 01, 2025

Emma Hoberg running for Green Party in Foothills
The Green Party of Canada has chosen its candidate for a southwestern Alberta riding.Emma Hoberg looks to become the first Green MP in Foothills.She provided the following answers to LNN in a question...
Apr 01, 2025

Lethbridge yard waste sites open April 1
As people get started on their yard work, the City of Lethbridge will let them drop off their waste for free.The self-service yard waste sites open for the season on Tuesday, April 1, and will close i...
Mar 31, 2025

Lethbridge Police responding to high-risk incident
UPDATE (Apr. 1) The Lethbridge Police Service says a woman has been taken into custody. The public may resume regular use of the area. LPS says, as this is a matter related to mental health, no furthe...
Mar 31, 2025

Elm tree pruning ban goes into effect April 1 in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is asking all residents to help prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED).A pruning ban on elm trees is set to take effect April 1, 2025, which will be in place until the en...
Mar 31, 2025

Lethbridge man charged in pedestrian collision that injured teens
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a man who is accused in a pedestrian collision.It occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the intersection of 17 Street S...
Mar 31, 2025