Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Year in Review: Greg Adair, Lethbridge Fire Chief
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) had a busy 2023. LFES Chief Greg Adair spoke with Lethbridge News Now about how the year was for the organization. Adair said the year co...
Jan 05, 2024

Lethbridge Police investigating pedestrian-involved collision
UPDATE - January 10, 2024LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it continues to investigate the pedestrian-involved collision that occurred earlier this month.At around 5:27 p.m. on...
Jan 05, 2024

Excitement building for Ag Expo 2024 in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The new year marks a new era for Ag Expo.The 2024 event will be held for the first time at its new home of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre in F...
Jan 04, 2024

Year In Review: Jack Van Rijn, Mayor of Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - Coaldale's mayor said the town is a "happening place" with lots to look forward to in the future.Jack Van Rijn spoke to Lethbridge News Now, saying that 2023 was a milestone year for th...
Jan 04, 2024

Lethbridge County celebrating 60th anniversary in 2024
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - It's a special year for Lethbridge County, as 2024 marks its 60th anniversary as a municipality.The County was first incorporated on January 1, 1964 as the County of Lethbridge...
Jan 04, 2024

State of emergency issued in Piikani Nation over drug-related deaths
PIIKANI NATION, AB - A First Nation is southern Alberta is taking action in hopes of preventing further deaths related to the use of drugs.The Piikani Nation issued a state of emergency on January 2, ...
Jan 03, 2024

Alberta providing five years of funding for Carnivores and Communities Program
WATERTON, AB - The provincial government is providing funding to help prevent human-wildlife conflicts in southern Alberta.In a media release, the province said residents of southwestern Alberta have ...
Jan 03, 2024

Christmas Hope reports successful 2023 season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Christmas Hope partnership is reporting that the campaign was able to assist 9,514 people this Christmas.The Christmas Hope partnership is made up of the Salvation Army Toys for T...
Jan 03, 2024

Kinsmen Club of Coaldale deals out nearly $250,000 in prizes
COALDALE, AB - Two Albertans have walked away with significant cash prizes in a local contest.The Kinsmen Club of Coaldale has announced the winners of its 2023 Harley Raffle and 50/50 Jackpot.Coaldal...
Jan 03, 2024

Lethbridge Police’s Christmas Check Stop campaign wraps up
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has wrapped up its annual Christmas Check Stop campaign. The month-long initiative throughout December concluded with a total of 16 impaired driver...
Jan 03, 2024