Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Salvation Army raises $232K in Christmas Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army says it has surpassed what it had already considered an ambitious fundraising goal.The Lethbridge chapter collected $232,353.35 through its 2024 Christmas Kettle Campaign, surpassin...
Dec 27, 2024

Expect more legislation on affordability in 2025, says Neudorf
The MLA for Lethbridge-East says he is busy working to make life more affordable for Albertans.Nathan Neudorf, who is also Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities, says 2024 was a "building ...
Dec 27, 2024

Lethbridge Police looking for witnesses of assault outside nightclub
Lethbridge Police are investigating an aggravated assault outside a downtown night club.On Sunday, December 22, 2024 just before 5:00 a.m., an officer patrolling along the 200 block of 13 Street South...
Dec 24, 2024

Lethbridge Police investigating fatal collision between motorcycle and SUV
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a motorcycle collision that led to the death of a 36-year-old man.On December 23, 2024 just after 8:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to a report o...
Dec 24, 2024

Lethbridge Police remove three impaired drivers from roads
LETHBRIDGE, AB - During the third week of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, Lethbridge Police checked 450 drivers and removed three impaired drivers from the road.The campaign is running throu...
Dec 24, 2024

Protesters rally against Grassy Mountain coal mine project at premier's office
Sophie Filion says she organized a protest in front of Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office Monday to speak out against a contentious coal mine project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mount...
Dec 24, 2024

LPS seeking suspects in business B&E and thefts
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help locating a pair of suspects.During the early morning hours of Saturday, December 21, 2024, police say the glass door at Bridge Bud Supply on...
Dec 24, 2024

2024 year-in-review: Rachael Thomas
Lethbridge Member of Parliament (MP) Rachael Thomas is expecting a big year in 2025, and says that 2024 was a very successful year for her and her team.In a year-end interview with Lethbridge News Now...
Dec 24, 2024

Serious collision reported near Bassano
BASSANO, AB - The RCMP is asking drivers to avoid a section of Highway 1 just west of Bassano.On Monday morning, December 23, 2024, officers say they are responding to a "serious motor vehicle collisi...
Dec 23, 2024

2024 a milestone year for Coaldale, says mayor
COALDALE, AB - From grand openings to major events and plans for the future, the mayor of Coaldale says it has been an incredibly successful year for the community.Mayor Jack Van Rijn says the town ha...
Dec 23, 2024