Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
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)
Peter Anholt resigns as Lethbridge Hurricanes G.M.
A major shakeup in the Lethbridge Hurricanes organization as its general manager steps down. Doug Paisley, President of the Hurricanes Board of Directors, says he has accepted the resignation of Peter...
Jan 09, 2026 Peter Anholt has resigned as the general manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Christmas Tree Collection in Lethbridge is Saturday, Jan. 10
If you still need to get rid of your live Christmas tree, now is your chance.The City of Lethbridge says its annual Christmas Tree Collection program will take place on Saturday, January 10.All you ne...
Jan 09, 2026 The City of Lethbridge is seeking youth groups to volunteer for its Christmas Tree Collection Program. (Image Credit: Imagepixel | Dreamstime.com)
Piikani RCMP officer & civilian charged with fraud
The RCMP says two people, including one of its officers in southern Alberta, are facing fraud-related charges.In May 2024, the Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch was informed of a possible fraud being...
Jan 09, 2026 Charges of fraud have been laid against two people, including an RCMP officer, in southern Alberta. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
STARS Lottery launches with Lethbridge dream home
$4.5 million worth of prizes are available in the 2026 STARS Lottery. People can now buy tickets for this year's lottery, which serves as a fundraiser for STARS Air Ambulance. The three grand prizes a...
Jan 09, 2026 The STARS Lottery dream home at 684 Devonia Road in Lethbridge from Van Arbor Homes. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge-Medicine Hat unemployment rate improves in December
Statistics Canada and the Alberta Government say December was a good month for jobs in southern Alberta. They report that 6.3 per cent of the eligible workforce in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic...
Jan 09, 2026 Hwy 3 sign showing Lethbridge. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge School Division hosting Town Hall Feb. 3
Families in the Lethbridge School Division can gain some valuable insights and ask any pertinent questions they have.The Division will host its annual Town Hall event on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 6:30-8:3...
Jan 08, 2026 The Lethbridge School Division will host its 2026 Town Hall event at Victoria Park High School. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Reopening of Stan Siwik Pool delayed for second time
The City of Lethbridge says swimmers will have to wait a little bit longer to return to one of its pools.They say that work continues toward reopening the Stan Siwik Pool, which closed for annual main...
Jan 08, 2026 The reopening of the Stan Siwik Pool has been delayed. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)