Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Child Advocacy Centre releases first 'State of Child Wellbeing in Central Alberta' community report
Content warning: Some details of this story may be triggering or disturbing to readers. The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) revealed its first ever 'State of Child Wellbeing in Central A...
Apr 12, 2024
Jurors in Coutts blockade public mischief trial will hear final arguments next week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Crown and defence lawyers have wrapped up their cases in the trial of three men accused of orchestrating the border shutdown at Coutts, Alta., in early 2022. The prosecution calle...
Apr 12, 2024
Lethbridge ranked third most affordable city in Canada for rent
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While Lethbridge remains one of the country's most affordable cities to rent an apartment or condo, prices are on the rise.In the April 2024 National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and U...
Apr 12, 2024
Alberta NDP calls on UCP to restore LEARN funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta NDP is calling on Danielle Smith and the UCP to restore funding to the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN).LEARN had its provincial funding cut in March of 202...
Apr 12, 2024
Coaldale would've had to raise taxes or cut services without new RCMP funding
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is extending its gratitude to the Government of Alberta for helping the town out when it comes to policing.The province announced this week that it will provide an ...
Apr 12, 2024
What’s Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: April 12, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events in Lethbridge this weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has all the details.Kids in the Kitchen - April 12, 2024The Family Centre North in Lethbridge is hosting...
Apr 12, 2024
New sport volunteer tool launches in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new volunteer recruitment tool has been announced by the Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC).Officials say the website addresses some of the issues sport and recreation organizations in ...
Apr 12, 2024
Food truck access expanded in Lethbridge parks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new pilot project is allowing food trucks to operate in more city parks.The City of Lethbridge says food trucks and mobile vending machines can now operate, without needing specific...
Apr 12, 2024
Police seeking video evidence in alleged assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police are asking for help investigating a case in which a man reportedly hit vehicles while walking through traffic in Lethbridge.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says the alleged...
Apr 12, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada says treaty entitled Alberta First Nation to larger reserve
OTTAWA, ON - The Supreme Court of Canada says an Alberta First Nation ended up with less land than it should have received under a treaty made with the Crown well over a century ago. In a 7-0 ruling t...
Apr 12, 2024