Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Man charged with sexually assaulting 12-year-old in Lethbridge
A person from southern Alberta remains behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, among other offences. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says, on April 24, 2025, officers were called ...
Jan 22, 2026 Charges have been laid after a minor in Lethbridge was allegeldy sexually assaulted. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Alberta sets record for new home construction, despite decline in Lethbridge area
2025 was a record year for housing starts in Alberta, just not in Lethbridge. Citing data from BILD Alberta and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), officials in the Alberta Government ...
Jan 21, 2026 A new report shows Alberta had a record year for new home construction, although it was not the same picture in Lethbridge. (Image Credit: (c) Dpproductions | Dreamstime.com)
Hurricanes' Kyle Heger to compete in WHL Prospects Game
A newly-acquired member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes will have a major opportunity to showcase his skills.Kyle Heger, 18, has been named to Team East for the 2026 WHL Prospects Game.He was acquired by...
Jan 21, 2026 Kyle Heger has been selected to play in the 2026 WHL Prospects Game. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Hurricanes)
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor to speak in Lethbridge
An upcoming keynote presentation will highlight one man's story of resiliency and hope. Lethbridge Polytechnic, in partnership with Excite Lethbridge and presented by entrepreneur Bruce McKillop, has ...
Jan 21, 2026 Ryan Straschnitzki is set to speak at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre at Mar. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: Ryan Straschnitzki)
City of Lethbridge upgrading electricity meters
Some people in Lethbridge will be getting new electricity meters in the near future. The City of Lethbridge Electric Utility Department is upgrading residential and commercial electricity meters that ...
Jan 21, 2026 Stock image of an electricity meter. (Image Credit: (c) Epantha | Dreamstime.com)
U of L student publishes vaccine purity study in major journal
The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is celebrating a big accomplishment for one of its undergraduate students.A study into vaccine development, led by Sophia Bird, has been published in Advanced Fun...
Jan 20, 2026 Sophia Bird, a U of L biochemistry undergraduate student, has had her work published in a major journal. (Image Credit: University of Lethbridge)
City of Lethbridge launches snow clearing survey
The City of Lethbridge wants to know what you think about its snowplowing efforts.It has launched an online survey to gather feedback on things like plowing snow and ice to the right side of roads, th...
Jan 20, 2026 A City of Lethbridge snowplow. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
A 46-year-old Brooks man, charged with human trafficking and other offences
A 46-year-old man from Brooks has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and other offences. Brooks RCMP say the offences stem from five years of allegations. Mounties began the investigatio...
Jan 20, 2026 A 46-year-old man, Chad Jensen from Brooks, has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and other offences. (Image Credit: Brooks RCMP)
Raymond man reported missing
The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person.They say Paul Frank Jamieson, 46, was last seen in Raymond on Dec. 27, 2025.There is concern for his well-being.The RCMP believes that he ...
Jan 20, 2026 Paul Frank Jamieson, 46, of Raymond, has been reported missing. Note: The RCMP had originally supplied a different photo. (Image Credit: Raymond RCMP)
Heather McPherson seeking to become Alberta's first federal NDP leader
A candidate in the federal NDP leadership race believes that she has what it takes to restore the party's strength.Heather McPherson has been the MP for Edmonton-Strathcona since 2019 as a member of t...
Jan 20, 2026 Heather McPherson is running to become the new leader of the federal NDP. She is shown during an interview in Lethbridge on Jan. 20, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)