Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: December 1, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - We are into the final month of 2023, and there are plenty of events in Lethbridge this weekend as the calendar turns. Lethbridge News Now has the details.Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Sas...
Dec 01, 2023

Emergency department in Milk River temporarily closed Thursday night
MILK RIVER, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced another temporary closure of the Emergency Department (ED) at the Milk River Health Centre.Due to a lack of physician coverage, the ED will...
Nov 30, 2023

WHL announces Dan Near as incoming commissioner
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Western Hockey League (WHL) and its Board of Governors have appointed Dan Near as the new commissioner of the league.He will begin working with the league office on January 1, 202...
Nov 30, 2023

Town of Coaldale reminding residents of snow removal plan
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is encouraging residents to familiarize themselves with its snow removal policy.The policy specifies exactly when and where residents can expect to see crews operat...
Nov 30, 2023

Banff Mountain Film Festival returning to Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is coming to the Yates Memorial Centre from January 11 to 13, 2024.This event is an international competition that takes place in Banff and inc...
Nov 30, 2023

New partnership announced between University of Lethbridge and Australia’s Bond University
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has announced a new partnership with Bond University in Australia. The team-up will allow students in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Management...
Nov 30, 2023

Medicine Hat man charged in alleged 'grandparent scam'
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has laid charges in connection to a scam.After receiving multiple reports from residents, the MHPS issued a warning to the public on Tuesday, ...
Nov 30, 2023

Council approves animal shelter funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Animal Shelter has been granted funding to add a fenced dog run on its property.On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Lethbridge city council approved a one-time bursary of up...
Nov 29, 2023

Downtown construction concludes in time for the holidays
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The construction at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 7 Street South is over, and the intersection has been reopened.The project completed three main elements, including the replacemen...
Nov 29, 2023

Pincher Creek RCMP lay charges in copper thefts
PINCHER CREEK, AB - Two people are facing charges in an RCMP investigation into copper thefts.Pincher Creek RCMP were investigating a series of copper theft from local infrastructure, which led to hun...
Nov 29, 2023