Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Two from Lethbridge killed in collision near Granum
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The RCMP is investigating a fatal collision from this past weekend.At around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024, officers were called to a collision on Highway 519 and Range Road 255,...
May 14, 2024

Funding announced to support Indigenous women, girls Two-Spirited people
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is supporting projects aimed at protecting Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirited people.On Monday, May 13, 2024, the provincial government announced that ...
May 13, 2024

WestJet changing Lethbridge service this fall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Canada's major airlines has announced a revamp of its regional operations.WestJet plans to transition its WestJet Link service to WestJet Encore. It will provide regional conne...
May 13, 2024

Holy Spirit Superintendent Ken Sampson resigns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ken Sampson, the Superintendent of Schools for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, announced he will resign.Sampson made the announcement on Monday, May 13, 2024, that he will b...
May 13, 2024

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