Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Final weekend for most spray parks & outdoor pools in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Labour Day long weekend will be the last time residents of Lethbridge can enjoy certain water-based outdoor activities this summer.The City of Lethbridge says the following pools ...
Aug 30, 2024

U of L among schools getting funds to train more mental health workers
The Government of Alberta looks to have more mental health professionals trained in the province.They have announced nearly $10 million over three years to create 761 new seats in 12 post-secondary in...
Aug 30, 2024

Erin Leclerc seeking UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West by-election
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While it will be her first time running for political office, Erin Leclerc is no stranger to the world of politics.Leclerc has announced that she is looking to become the United Conse...
Aug 30, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: August 30, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Its Labour Day weekend, and there is plenty to do in Lethbridge. LethbridgeNewsNow has the details.Food Truck Fridays - Every FridayGet your favourite Food Truck meals just outside Ni...
Aug 30, 2024

Crown recommends nine years in prison for protesters at Coutts border blockade
A Crown prosecutor says two men convicted of mischief and weapons offences at the 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta., should spend nine years in prison. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were conv...
Aug 29, 2024

Lethbridge's Paige Crozon reflects on experiences at Paris Olympics
A Lethbridge woman is back in Lethbridge after competing in the Olympic Games for the first time.Paige Crozon was part of Team Canada's 3x3 women's basketball team, which finished in fourth place at t...
Aug 29, 2024

Province promotes judge in southern Alberta
A judge who has been working in the region for more than a decade now has a new position.Justice Eric Brooks will serve as an assistant chief justice in the Alberta Court of Justice, presiding over th...
Aug 29, 2024

Lethbridge man facing weapons charges following search of northside home
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service has charged a 43-year-old man with multiple weapons offenses following a search warrant.On August 23, 2024, police responded to a disturbance at a reside...
Aug 28, 2024

Medicine Hat police confirm 82-year-old woman killed in collision
MEDICINE HAT, AB - An 82-year-old female pedestrian was killed the motor vehicle collision that occurred in a south end neighbourhood of Medicine Hat last week.An investigation is still ongoing but no...
Aug 28, 2024

U of L receives funding for youth STEM programs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Young people with an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will soon have more opportunities at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The university's Destinati...
Aug 28, 2024