Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Volunteers celebrated during national campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Volunteers are being cheered on for their community work this week.April 14 to 20, 2024 marks National Volunteer Week across Canada, celebrating the country's 24 million volunteers. T...
Apr 14, 2024
Lethbridge Green Acres Foundation wins Seniors Service Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A non-profit in Lethbridge is being recognized for its work with seniors.Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon has announced this year's recipients of the Min...
Apr 13, 2024
#TealUp this April for Month of the Military Child
Lethbridge City Hall, Red Deer City Hall and the Calgary Tower are among the landmarks which will light up in teal the evening of April 28 in support of the Month of the Military Child.The observance ...
Apr 13, 2024
Week-in-review: Street sweeping, policing in Coaldale and #SlowYourRoll
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for April 7-13, 2024.RCMP FUNDING FOR COALDALEIt was announced this week that the Town of Coaldale would be get...
Apr 13, 2024
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