Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Community Foundation giving $437K to dozens of local initiatives
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A total of 43 projects and initiatives in the region are getting funding.The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has announced its spring 2024 grant recipients...
May 13, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Alberta
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of southern Alberta as of May 13, 2024. Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be ...
May 13, 2024

Lethbridge launches website dedicated to water conservation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has a new water conservation webpage.The site makes it easier to access City information, including:The full water conservation plan and strategy. The current s...
May 13, 2024

Rural crime down in southern Alberta: RCMP
COALDALE, AB - The RCMP is reporting a decrease in crime in rural areas in the region.The Southern Alberta District RCMP says, in the first three months of this year, there were 76 fewer persons crime...
May 13, 2024

Taber man charged in alleged robbery and assault
TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service (TPS) has placed a local man behind bars following an altercation.At approximately 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, officers were called to a home in the commu...
May 13, 2024

Week-in-review: A spring storm, Whoop-Up Days entertainment and housing for seniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 5 to May 11, 2024.THE POWER OF MOTHER NATUREMany areas of Alberta, including the southern region, saw s...
May 11, 2024

Mother's Day flowers program returns to Mountain View Cemetery for 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Sunday is Mother's Day and the City of Lethbridge Parks and Cemeteries team is once again hosting an annual tradition for the occasion.The Mother's Day flowers initiative will allow M...
May 10, 2024

No injuries reported in south Lethbridge kitchen fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Emergency crews responded to a kitchen fire on the south side of the city on Friday.Officials say Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services attended an apartment building in the 500 bloc...
May 10, 2024

RCMP investigating reported mischief in Granum
GRANUM, AB - The Fort Macleod RCMP is asking for help in an investigation of mischief.Police say early on May 3, 2024, an unknown suspect, or suspects, went to JP's Petro & General Store in Granum...
May 10, 2024

Medicine Hat man charged with sexual exploitation of preteen Tennessee girl
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat man has been arrested after allegedly sexually exploiting a young girl.A lengthy joint investigation by ALERT's internet child exploitation unit and the Internet Crim...
May 10, 2024