Lethbridge and Area

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: July 12, 2024

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's looking to be another very warm weekend in Lethbridge, and Lethbridge News Now has the details on events in the area. International Livestock Auctioneer Championships - Ju...

Christian Oldale Jul 12, 2024

Temporary staffing reduction at Chinook Regional Hospital emergency department

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Patients could find themselves waiting a bit longer at the emergency department (ED) in Lethbridge.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says there will be reduced physician staffing at the E...

Jul 12, 2024

Defence calls Coutts murder-conspiracy trial 'un-Canadian,' accuses RCMP of lying

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A lawyer for one of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the trial is "un-Canadian" and alleges RCMP officers lied under oath...

Jul 12, 2024

Lethbridge & District Exhibition changing Food and Beverage service

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) have announced some operational changes.In their July report to the Lethbridge Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee, LDE highl...

Jul 12, 2024

Heat warning lifted in some parts of southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It will still be hot outside, but not like what we have seen for the last few days.Environment Canada has ended the heat warning for some parts of southern Alberta as of Friday mornin...

Jul 12, 2024

Rules of the road apply during Street Machine Weekend, says LPS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Everyone who is participating in the Street Machine Weekend will be expected to obey all traffic laws.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says the vehicle-themed festival typically re...

Jul 12, 2024

Brooks beef processing plant undergoing major expansion

BROOKS, AB - A community in southern Alberta will soon be able to produce far more beef products.JBS Foods Canada has announced a $90 million investment in a new patty processing line and fulfillment ...

Jul 11, 2024

Lethbridge sporting events bring $5.1 million into city in Q1

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) says there was a big increase in the economic impact of local sporting events.In partnership with Tourism Lethbridge, the group has released the 202...

Jul 11, 2024

Lethbridge Police investigating motorcycle crash on Highway 3

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, LPS received a report of a collision along Highway 3 and 30 Street No...

Christian Oldale Jul 11, 2024

Piikani Nation RCMP charge suspect in drug trafficking investigation

BROCKET, AB - A Brocket resident is facing multiple charges after an RCMP search.On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Piikani Nation RCMP executed a drug search warrant at a residence on 14 Street in Brocket,...

Jul 11, 2024