Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Court hears accused in Coutts blockade thought protest could lead to 'war'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of two men accused of conspiring to kill Mounties at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., characterized the protest as a last stand and told his mother there "will be a war" if p...
Jul 03, 2024

Lethbridge Police searching for robbery suspect
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (July 4 8:20 a.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a suspect in connection to a convenience store robbery. Kirk Timm, 35, is charged with one count of robb...
Jul 03, 2024

Lethbridge-West by-election to be called in 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - We will soon have a new MLA in Lethbridge-West.Shannon Phillips announced her resignation from the role last month. Her final day as the riding's provincial representative was June 30...
Jul 02, 2024

Downtown Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns July 3
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There is now another place for people to get locally grown and made goods in Lethbridge.The Downtown Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns to Festival Square (600 3 Avenue South) each We...
Jul 02, 2024

Lethbridge man killed in collision
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is investigating a fatal collision on Canada Day.Just after 10:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, police were called to the intersection of Mayor Mag...
Jul 02, 2024

Harrison Meneghin drafted by Tampa Bay Lightning
Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Harrison Meneghin has been drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning.The Lightning selected Meneghin with the 206th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, in the seventh r...
Jun 29, 2024

Hurricanes' Miguel Marques drafted 87th overall by Nashville Predators
Miguel Marques is heading to the Music City.The Hurricanes star forward was taken in the third round, with the 87th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, June 29.Welcome to Smashville,...
Jun 29, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: June 28, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events over the Canada Day long weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Lethbridge Bulls vs. Swift Current 57's - June 28-29, 2024The Lethbridge Bulls are...
Jun 28, 2024

Construction starts on Siksika Recovery Community
There will soon be another centre in southern Alberta to support people recovering form substance addiction.A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning at the site southeast of Gleichen.Minister...
Jun 28, 2024

Canada Day festivities in Lethbridge to include free full-day transit
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is gearing up for a day of activities for the entire family on Canada Day.On Monday, July 1, 2024, the festivities will take place at two locations - Galt Garde...
Jun 28, 2024