Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Crowsnest Pass bear attack results in 'extensive injuries'
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The RCMP is asking all recreators to ensure they are properly equipped to deal with bears. Officers say they received an emergency SOS activation at 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Septembe...
Sep 14, 2024

Two homes damaged in Coaldale fire
COALDALE, AB - Firefighters are asking the public to be more careful as a fun night out by the fire pit turned into much more.Coaldale & District Emergency Services (CDES) was called to a structur...
Sep 13, 2024

Lethbridge girl shares her experience of winning CHL Jersey Design Contest
Lottie Peterson, a six-year-old girl from Lethbridge, won the Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) Annual Jersey Design Contest in 2024. Partnering with Real Canadian Superstore, the CHL's Annual Jersey Des...
Sep 13, 2024

Allegations of animal abuse at Lethbridge care provider
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge News Now is working to learn more about a situation at a local facility that cares for dogs.A former employee of the business posted a video to social media that contains s...
Sep 13, 2024

Medicine Hat’s ask for provincial cash to fund extra police officers remains ‘under review’
The Alberta government is still reviewing the City of Medicine Hat's request for extra funding to hire two more police officers, a spokesperson told Pattison Media this week.City council made the fund...
Sep 13, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises jury system after Coutts protest verdict
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the jury has spoken and needs to be respected in the case of two men found guilty for their actions at the 2022 Coutts border blockade.Smith has expressed support a...
Sep 13, 2024

Lethbridge Police charge man with attempted murder
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) claims that a man tried to kill a woman in her sleep.At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, police were called to a home on the...
Sep 13, 2024

Seven Persons residents hope highway access is maintained with twinning
Many residents of Seven Persons and the area around it hope those driving on Highway 3 will still have easy access to the hamlet after more lanes are added when it gets twinned in the near future.Seve...
Sep 12, 2024

Southern Alberta group wins national literacy award
COALDALE, AB - A local organization is being recognized for its literary efforts.Canada's Premiers have announced the winners of the 2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award.Doug Ford, Premier of...
Sep 12, 2024

Gilbert Paterson Middle School rock band program revived thanks to grant
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Gilbert Paterson Middle School was at risk of completely losing its rock band program because of insufficient funds. However, MusiCounts gave away one million dollars in funding to 74...
Sep 12, 2024