Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Coulee grass fire called 'major emergency,' prompts fire ban
The City of Lethbridge has issued a fire ban after a small spark turned into something much bigger. Just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) was called ...
Jan 13, 2026 Lethbridge Fire Station 1. Firefighters responded to a grass fire early Tuesday morning. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Three Lethbridge Hurricanes make NHL Central Scouting list
The NHL says it is keeping a close eye on 200 members of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).NHL Central Scouting has released its Midterm Rankings, identifying key players from the Western Hockey League...
Jan 13, 2026 The Lethbridge Hurricanes took on the Medicine Hat Tigers on Dec. 27, 2025. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police searching for wanted man
UPDATE (Jan. 16, 2026): The Lethbridge Police Service says Joshua Myers has been arrested. They are thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is askin...
Jan 13, 2026 Joshua Myers, 36, is wanted by the Lethbridge Police Service on outstanding warrants. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Lethbridge Police lay counterfeit charges, how you can identify fake bills
A southern Alberta man is charged with allegedly using counterfeit bills to pay for a phone. On Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) received a report that a man used illegitimate...
Jan 12, 2026 The Lethbridge Police Service is offering tips to detect counterfeit cash after a man was charged with using fake currency. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Applications open for Community Foundation's spring grants
Organizations in southern Alberta are invited to submit applications for funding for their initiatives.The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta is now accepting grant applications...
Jan 12, 2026 The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applications for funding under two grant programs. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge rent prices rise slightly in December
Despite a small increase in home rental prices, Lethbridge remains among the most affordable cities in the country. That is according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation,...
Jan 12, 2026 A new report looks into the cost to rent a home in 60 Canadian communities, including Lethbridge. (Image Credit: (c) Sparky2000 | Dreamstime.com)
120km/hr wind gusts forecast in parts of southern Alberta
The wind warning for much of the region remains in effect. Environment Canada has issued an "orange" wind warning for the southwest corner of the province. Orange means that severe weather is "likely ...
Jan 12, 2026 A wind warning has been issued for parts of southern Alberta on Jan. 12, 2026. (Image Credit: Environment Canada)
Heat records set in Milk River, Bow Island
Two communities in southern Alberta were particularly warm this past weekend.Environment Canada reports that heat records were set in five locations across the province on Sunday, January 11, includin...
Jan 12, 2026 Heat records were set in five Alberta communities on Sunday, including two in the south region. (Image Credit: (c) Belish | Dreamstime.com)
Man charged with assaulting RCMP officer in Crowsnest Pass
The RCMP has arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer. Around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, the Crowsnest Pass detachment says members responded to a report of an erratic dri...
Jan 12, 2026 An Alberta man faces numerous charges after allegedly assaulting an RCMP officer in Crownest Pass. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge joins anti-hate, extremism and polarization group
The City of Lethbridge has joined the Strong Cities Network.It is a global coalition of more than 270 municipalities working together to reduce hate, extremism, and polarization.The network supports l...
Jan 09, 2026 The City of Lethbridge is now a member of the Strong Cities Network. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)