Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Taber Police recover stolen motorhome & truck
TABER, AB - Two people are behind bars after allegedly stealing two vehicles.The Taber Police Service (TPS) says, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, officers found an unattended mo...
Aug 06, 2024

VisitLethbridge.com Arena announced as new name for Lethbridge Sportsplex
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's biggest event centre has a new name.On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, it was announced that the Lethbridge Lodging Association (LLA) is the new naming rights sponsor for the fa...
Aug 06, 2024

2024 Alberta Open Farm Days begins August 17
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Open Farm Days is returning to Alberta in 2024. In Open Farm Days, farms across the province open up their properties to the public to give them a chance to experience what work is do...
Aug 06, 2024 Registration for Open Farm Days 2024 is available until April 30. (Photo 13474969 © Gary Bydlo | Dreamstime.com)

New West Theatre presents their show "Totally 80s"
Lethbridge's New West Theatre will be opening its doors on August 7 for their newest production, called "Totally 80's", premiering at 7:30 p.m.The production is supposed to make the audience feel like...
Aug 06, 2024

Coaldale, Pincher Creek among funding recipients for drought and flood protection
Several communities across the province are receiving money to help protect against both floods and drought.The Government of Alberta has announced more than $30 million through the Drought and Flood ...
Aug 06, 2024

Jury finds protesters not guilty of conspiring to kill Mounties at Coutts blockade
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty late Friday for two men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.But Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were both conv...
Aug 06, 2024

Cyanobacteria advisory issued for Henderson Lake
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is warning the public of an algae flareup at Henderson Lake.Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae, has been identified in the lake, and the Cit...
Aug 02, 2024

What’s Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: August 2, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There's plenty to do as the calendar flips to August, and LethbridgeNewsNow has the details.Food Truck Fridays - Every FridayGet your favourite Food Truck meals just outside Nikka Yuk...
Aug 02, 2024

Large collection of high-end jewelry stolen from Lethbridge home
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police are investigating a theft in the downtown core involving several valuable items.Sometime between July 6 and 10, 2024, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says a home on the 600...
Aug 02, 2024

The Lethbridge Corn Maze celebrates its 25th anniversary
The Lethbridge Corn Maze opened for its 25th season on July 26.The owner of the corn maze, Theo Slingerland, says he chose his favourite maze design they've done in past years for the occasion - a spi...
Aug 02, 2024