Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation appoints new CEO
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the annual Care From the Heart Day Radio-a-thon nears, the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Foundation has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Crystal...
Feb 05, 2024

Police chief discusses crime stats in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has provided statistics on trends in crime for this past year. LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh spoke at the January 31, 2024, Lethbridge Police Commiss...
Feb 05, 2024

Piikani Nation RCMP arrest man in drug trafficking investigation
PIIKANI NATION, AB - A man is facing charges following an investigation into drug trafficking on the Piikani Nation.On February 1, 2024, Piikani Nation RCMP received a report of a suspected drug trans...
Feb 03, 2024

Rally in support of trans youth held at Lethbridge City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A rally in support of transgender youth was held in the city on Saturday, February 3, 2024.Beginning around 2:00 p.m., dozens of supporters made their way to Lethbridge City Hall for ...
Feb 03, 2024

Lethbridge toppled 93-year-old heat record Thursday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It has been nearly a full century since Lethbridge had a February 1 that was over 16 degrees Celsius.Environment Canada said 27 communities in Alberta set new daily maximum temperatur...
Feb 02, 2024

Snowfall warning issued for Southern Alberta
Heavy snowfall is expected in parts of southern Alberta this weekend.Snow, heavy at times, is expected in parts of southern Alberta beginning Saturday afternoon, and is expected to last until Sunday m...
Feb 02, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: February 2, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - February is here, and with it, more events are in Lethbridge this weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Kodiaks home games - February 2, 2024The Lethbridge College Kodiaks ...
Feb 02, 2024

Lethbridge residents donate 2,334 shoebox gifts for 'Operation Christmas Child'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The people of Lethbridge lent their support to children in need this Christmas season.The Samaritan's Purse organization has released the results of its 2023 Operation Christmas Child...
Feb 02, 2024

Lethbridge Pride Fest condemns Alberta transgender policies
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta's announcement of new rules surrounding gender identity has not been received well by a local pride organization.Premier Danielle Smith said some of the poli...
Feb 02, 2024

2024 Polar Plunge comes to Henderson Lake
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is encouraging people to sign up for the 2024 Polar Plunge.The event raises money and awareness for Special Olympics, and the program begins at 10:30 a.m...
Feb 02, 2024