Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Police enforcement continues to remove impaired drivers from local roads
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) continued their enforcement efforts aimed at removing impaired drivers from local roads this weekend.The LPS says officers took one impa...
May 21, 2024

Lethbridge College to host convocation this week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Graduates will be celebrated at Lethbridge College later this week.Convocation ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium.Addition...
May 21, 2024

University of Lethbridge to present researcher with honorary degree
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) will celebrate a renowned researcher at Spring Convocation later this month with an honorary degree.Dr. Nahum Sonenberg will receive a Doctor of ...
May 21, 2024

UPDATE: One man in custody following "high-risk incident" in south Lethbridge
UPDATE - 3:40 p.m.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police have confirmed that one man is in custody.The LPS notes the man had barricaded himself in a southside home. Officials say he surrendered to police without inc...
May 21, 2024

Excitement building for YQL Aviation Day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines because YQL Aviation Day is coming up.The special event is on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Lethbridge Airport.Anthony Kish is an airport elec...
May 21, 2024

Lethbridge police warning public of cougar sighting near University
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is warning the public of a cougar sighting on the west side of the city.Police received reports of a cougar sighting north of the University of Lethbridg...
May 18, 2024

Week-in-review: Property taxes, training doctors and changes to WestJet service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 12 to May 18, 2024. PROPERTY TAXESAn increase to property taxes was approved in Lethbridge.READ MORE: P...
May 18, 2024

Construction work coming to downtown Lethbridge at month's end
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Business owners and residents in downtown are advised of upcoming construction work in the area. The City of Lethbridge says work will begin the week of May 27, 2024.A summary of the ...
May 17, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: May 17, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events this long weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Food Truck Fridays and Vendor Market - May 17, 2024Food Truck Fridays returns to Nikka Yuko Japan...
May 17, 2024

Camping season underway in Alberta
Get ready to pitch your tents as the May long weekend marks the start of camping season in Alberta.There are more than 470 provincial parks and recreation areas, including 250 campgrounds, which can a...
May 17, 2024