Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
'Go beyond the board': Chess helping Lethbridge youth keep troubles in check
Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep their troubles in check.Hunched over chess boards at the University of Lethbridge, teens and young adults who are at-risk o...
Dec 09, 2024
$374K to support dozens of southern Alberta non-profits
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A total of 30 organizations in the region are getting financial support for various initiatives.The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has announced the recip...
Dec 09, 2024
Lethbridge-West by-election candidates answer questions on key issues
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Before you hit the polls for the Lethbridge-West by-election, you can learn more about where the candidates stand on several important issues.Lethbridge News Now asked the United Cons...
Dec 09, 2024
Nominations open for Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Do you know a local person who has made a difference in the world of sports?Lethbridge Sport Council Executive Director Susan Eymann says they have opened nominations for the 15th ann...
Dec 06, 2024
Lethbridge unemployment rate rises 0.5% in November
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although jobs were added in many other parts of Alberta last month, that was not the case for Lethbridge.Statistics Canada says the city's unemployment rate rose to 5.7 per cent in No...
Dec 06, 2024
Hurricanes sign 2008-born forward Daneault to WHL contract
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have signed 2008-born forward Easton Daneault to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement.Daneault, a native of Red Deer, was draf...
Dec 05, 2024
Glow Lethbridge pairs up with multiple charities for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Multiple local charities and organizations are partnering with Glow Lethbridge to raise money and awareness this holiday season.Throughout Glow Lethbridge's run from November 29 to De...
Dec 05, 2024
City of Lethbridge partners with Trail Alliance to improve and expand network
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials say there will be a greater effort to maintain and grow the trail network in Lethbridge. The Lethbridge Trail Alliance (LTA) and City of Lethbridge have formally entered int...
Dec 05, 2024
Lethbridge peace officer charged in connection to alleged family violence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid charges against one of its own Community Peace Officers (CPO).The officer is charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm, stemmin...
Dec 04, 2024
Lethbridge officials remind residents to be careful on ice
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services are reminding residents of the importance of ice safety.With the cold weather over the last few weeks, there is a bed...
Dec 04, 2024