Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

LPS seizes over $40K worth of drugs while finding stolen vehicle
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) found far more than what they were looking for in a recent investigation.At approximately 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, members of the Canin...
Jun 07, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: June 7, 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 FridayGet your favouri...
Jun 07, 2024

Medicine Hat man charged in connection to sexual assault
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Police have placed a man behind bars following a reported incident in Medicine Hat.On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) was called to the downtown area...
Jun 07, 2024

South Lethbridge school gets significant gift from Costco
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students at a local school are celebrating after receiving a big gift.On Thursday, June 6, 2024, learners gathered outside of Lakeview Elementary School in south Lethbridge to mark Sp...
Jun 07, 2024

Lethbridge's unemployment rate sees big improvement in May
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A big gain in employment helped to boost Lethbridge's jobs numbers up this past month.Statistics Canada has released its Labour Force Survey for May 2024, painting a brighter picture ...
Jun 07, 2024

Jury trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder hearing RCMP evidence
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jurors at the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade two years ago will get to hear their first full day of evidence today.Ant...
Jun 07, 2024

Lethbridge among most affordable Canadian cities for rent, but prices rising
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report shows that more traditionally affordable cities like Lethbridge are quickly becoming more expensive.Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released the National Rent Report for J...
Jun 06, 2024

Lethbridge commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day with ceremony at cenotaph
LETHBRIDGE, AB - June 6, 2024 marks the anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, and a ceremony was held in Lethbridge to commemorate it.In June of 1944, over 14,000 Canadians stormed the beac...
Jun 06, 2024

Fort Whoop-Up open for summer with new 'Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life' exhibit
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new temporary exhibit is the highlight for this summer as Fort Whoop-Up opens its doors for the season.In partnership with Parks Canada and the Galt Museum & Archives, they have...
Jun 06, 2024

LPS offering enhanced online reporting for less-serious crimes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge now have new and expanded ways to report minor crimes online.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says its online reporting system has remained relatively unalt...
Jun 06, 2024