Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Two arrested in drug trafficking investigation in Fort Macleod
The RCMP has apprehended two people who are accused of drug trafficking.Officers from the Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod detachments say they received intelligence of possible drug trafficking in For...
Jan 27, 2026 Items seized by the Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod RCMP on Jan. 23, 2026. (Image Credit: Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod RCMP)
Last week for Lethbridge businesses to submit waste reports
The City of Lethbridge is reminding business owners that the deadline for mandatory waste diversion reports is coming up quickly. They say the reports for 2025 are due on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The ...
Jan 26, 2026 The City of Lethbridge is reminding business owners about the impending deadline for mandatory waste diversion reporting. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Soup Kitchen holds dedication service for expanded facility
A local non-profit organization is now better-equipped to serve those in need. The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen recently opened its expanded facility and held a dedication service on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026....
Jan 26, 2026 Bill Ginther takes part in the dedication service for the newly-expanded Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. (Image Credit: Bill Ginther)
Missing man may have travelled to Lethbridge: RCMP
UPDATE (Monday, Jan. 26 at 12:35 p.m.): The RCMP says John Colin Dorrington has been found and is safe. Original Story: The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a missing person. They say John Col...
Jan 26, 2026 John Colin Dorrington, 49, of High River, has been reported missing and may have been travelling to Lethbridge. (Image Credit: High River RCMP)
Medicine Hat man charged with sexual offence involving youth he employed
A 38-year-old Medicine Hat man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual contact with a child.The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) alleges that between September and December 2025, Arpit Dave ...
Jan 26, 2026 The Medicine Hat Police Service has charged a man with sex-related offences involving a child. (Image Credit: CHAT News Today)
Warrant issued for suspect in fatal hit-and-run collision near Brooks
The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a suspect in a fatal collision from nearly half a year ago.The investigation started on Aug. 25, 2025, when Brooks RCMP responded at about 4:10 a.m. to a r...
Jan 26, 2026 The Brooks RCMP is continuing to search for a suspect in a fatal collision from August 2025. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Southern Albertans named to Ag Research board
A provincial agricultural research group has announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors.Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) says in a news release, "This year's Board brings together primary prod...
Jan 23, 2026 Results Driven Agriculture Research has announced the members of its 2026-27 Board of Directors. (Image Credit: Results Driven Agriculture Research)
Cooper Equipment Rentals becomes naming sponsor at Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre
Excite Lethbridge is excited to announce a new naming sponsor.Cooper Equipment Rentals has signed a five-year deal worth $375,000 to become the title sponsor of the Cooper Equipment Rentals Hall (form...
Jan 23, 2026 L-R: Kim Gallucci, CEO, Excite Lethbridge; Pat Plain, Sales Representative, Lethbridge, Cooper Equipment Rentals; Clinton Esterhuizen, Lethbridge Branch Manager, Cooper Equipment Rentals; Mike Wuchterl, Partnerships Manager, Excite Lethbridge (Image Credit: Excite Lethbridge)
Upgrades planned for 5 Street South in Lethbridge, input needed
You can help to shape the future of Lethbridge's historic main street.The City of Lethbridge has started a preliminary design plan for infrastructure upgrades to 5 Street South between 1 and 6 Ave Sou...
Jan 23, 2026 5 Street South in downtown Lethbridge, where the City is planning infrastructure upgrades. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Piikani RCMP searching for assault suspect
UPDATE (SUN, Jan. 25): The Piikani Nation RCMP says the suspect has been arrested. They are thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The RCMP is asking for your help in locating a wante...
Jan 23, 2026 Letrel Andre Brown, 19, is wanted by the Piikani Nation RCMP. (Image Credit: Piikani Nation RCMP)