Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
UV disinfection upgrades underway at Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant
The City of Lethbridge is continuing to make improvements to its Water Treatment Plant.They say upgrading its ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system is an essential step that keeps the community's drink...
Feb 11, 2026 A clarifier at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Two former Lethbridge Hurricanes competing at Olympics
The Milan Cortina Olympic Games have seen several CHL alumni competing.The league says 96 people who have been part of the league are taking part in the men's ice hockey tournament, running Feb. 11-12...
Feb 11, 2026 Former Lethbridge Hurricanes Oliver Okuliar (left) and Akira Schmid (right) are competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics (Image Credit: Elite Prospects / SinBin.Vegas)
City cancels planning for 18 Street bike boulevard due to 'overwhelmingly negative' feedback
A new north-south transportation corridor in Lethbridge will not be happening anytime soon. Lethbridge City Council voted 6-2 in favour of cancelling its 18 Street Functional Planning & Design Stu...
Feb 11, 2026 18 Street in Lethbridge, where the City of Lethbridge had been planning a new transportation corridor. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
Fort Macleod getting first-ever traffic light
Street signs have long been the way of controlling traffic in one southern Alberta town, but that will soon change.The Town of Fort Macleod says its first street light will be installed this year.It w...
Feb 11, 2026 The intersection of Highway 3 and 18 Street in Fort Macleod, where the town's first-ever street light will be installed. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Two heart surgeries later, why I believe Lethbridge's cardiac centre will make a difference
Hi, I'm David Opinko. You might've seen my name come up in several articles on LethbridgeNewsNow.com over the last six years, or heard me delivering newcasts on WILD 95.5 FM, but one thing you might n...
Feb 10, 2026 Lethbridge News Now's David Opinko. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
City of Lethbridge to start tree pruning Wednesday
Residents in two areas of the south side can expect to see workers trimming trees.The City of Lethbridge will begin its annual tree pruning program on Wednesday, Feb. 11.This year's work will take pla...
Feb 10, 2026 The City of Lethbridge is kicking off its annual tree pruning program on Feb. 11, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Electrical upgrades to force temporary closure of Pincher Creek emergency department
Residents of Pincher Creek are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure of their town's emergency department.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says electrical upgrades are planned to take place from...
Feb 10, 2026 The Pincher Creek Health Centre. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Lethbridge Police seeking suspect in sexual assault on minor
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault.In August 2025, LPS received a report of a 2023 sexual assault involving an underage girl.The 1...
Feb 10, 2026 A composite sketch of the suspect in a sexual assault from 2023 in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
The Movie Mill cancels Alberta Independence Tour booking
A local movie theatre will no longer provide a venue for a separatist movement event. Rebel News had booked a space at The Movie Mill in Lethbridge for its Alberta Independence Tour on Saturday, Feb. ...
Feb 10, 2026 The Movie Mill has cancelled a booking for the Alberta Independence Tour. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Demand for Lethbridge commercial spaces high, but inventory low
A new report shows that entrepreneurs and investors in Lethbridge are continuing to fight over limited space. Avison Young says that, in the fourth quarter of 2025, the vacancy rate for retail spaces ...
Feb 09, 2026 The downtown Lethbridge clock tower and Canada Post office. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)