Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Faye HeavyShield to receive Honorary Doctor of Letters from U of L
Known for her pride of the Blackfoot culture, Faye HeavyShield has earned national and international acclaim. Later this month, the visual artist, mentor, and teacher will be able to add an honorary d...
May 13, 2026 LNN file photo
AHS mobile mammography unit to visit Piikani Nation
Alberta Health Services' mobile mammography unit will be visiting the Piikani Nation at the beginning of next month.Screening appointments, for those eligible, are now being accepted, and it's absolut...
May 13, 2026
No thanks, says City of Lethbridge to EHS directive on funding
Reassuring residents that it's not walking away from the current integrated fire and EMS model, the City of Lethbridge has said 'no' to an Emergency Health Services directive that would see the City c...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Reeve 'optimistic' for producers in her county
The reeve with the MD of Willow Creek is optimistic that 2026 will be a good year for producers in her neck-of-the-woods.Maryanne Sandberg believes the current Spring conditions are aligning nicely fo...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
UPDATE: Missing teen, Mohanat Chobar, has been located
UPDATE: Mohanat has been located Original story: Lethbridge Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 14-year-old boy. Police say Mohanat Chobar was last seen on Saturday and could ...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Man faces charges in apparent Friday night assault against boy, woman
Police in Lethbridge have charged a 29-year-old man after an apparent attack in which three people were assaulted.The incident, in question, took place around 8:00 Friday evening in the 1200-block of ...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: LPS)
Fort Macleod manufacturer celebrates new chapter of business
Fort Macleod's largest employer held a grand opening of its new facility on Friday.A combined wood and metal manufacturer, Structural Truss and Forma Steel employs a staff of close to 250.Alberta Jobs...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Local hockey product Kris Versteeg enters Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame
It was a good turnout Friday night for the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame's induction ceremony at the Trade & Convention Centre.Seven new entries were added into the hall including former Lethbrid...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Canadian Press)
Road closures, delays possible around two city projects this week
The final bit of work on watermain upgrades on 11th Street South will carried out this week.Crews will be shutting down the 200-block of 11th between 2nd and 3rd Avenue South, starting Monday. The int...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Police charge male with sexual assault and believe there may be additional victims
Lethbridge Police have charged a 35-year-old male in connection with two alleged separate incidents of sexual assault. On April 10, police responded to a report that a 38-year-old woman was sexually a...
May 08, 2026 Mackenzie Jackson Murray, 35, of Fort Macleod. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)