Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Crews completing bridge maintenance and cleaning on Stafford Drive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Bridge maintenance and cleaning on Stafford Drive Bridge begins today, July 9, 2024.Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, July 9, and the southbound traffic will ...
Jul 09, 2024

Suspect wanted following shooting in Brocket
BROCKET, AB - The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect.At approximately 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Piikani Nation RCMP received reports of shots being fired in the...
Jul 08, 2024

Lethbridge sending 11 to Paris Olympics
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly one dozen people from Lethbridge will be involved in this year's summer Olympic Games.The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) says, even with a few sports having yet to announce the...
Jul 08, 2024

River valley fire ban in Lethbridge returns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says no fires are to be lit in the coulees.Effective immediately, they have issued a ban on all open fires in the river valley within city limits. "Conditions a...
Jul 08, 2024

Arson charges laid after fire destroys Cardston home
CARDSTON, AB - One person has been charged following a house fire in Cardston.The RCMP says it occurred early in the morning on June 9.The home was completely destroyed.Following the initial investiga...
Jul 08, 2024

Alberta-wide heat warning to last all week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - High temperatures are expected in all Alberta communities this week.Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the entire province."Extremely hot temperatures are expected this ...
Jul 08, 2024

Taber-Warner MLA to promote Alberta's economy in western U.S.
One of southern Alberta's MLAs is set to travel to America to promote Alberta's economic priorities.Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter, along with Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson, are travelling to...
Jul 05, 2024

Reports of possible cat poisonings in Cardston
CARDSTON, AB - The Town of Cardston says it has received multiple reports of cats being poisoned in the community.In a social media post, they say they can not confirm if these cases were intentional ...
Jul 05, 2024

80% of Coaldale residents rate quality of life in the town as high
COALDALE, AB - It appears that the majority of people in Coaldale are happy with life in the community.That is according to the newly-released Town of Coaldale Community Survey. A total of 497 people ...
Jul 05, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: July 5, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events during this sunny weekend in the Lethbridge area, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details. Food Truck Fridays - Every Friday Get your favou...
Jul 05, 2024