Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Holiday Smile Cookie campaign raises over $43,000 in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first-ever Holiday Smile Cookie campaign was a success.On the morning of Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Tim Hortons presented the Boulet family with a cheque for $43,178.87, the total...
Dec 05, 2023

University of Lethbridge student breakfast campaign deemed a success
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An initiative at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) was a home run!On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, which happened to be Giving Tuesday, the U of L hosted its 'Buy a Student a Breakf...
Dec 05, 2023

Over $5,000 raised during Lethbridge Police’s Charity Checkstop
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is celebrating a successful Charity Checkstop.The LPS held the fourth iteration of the annual initiative on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Park ...
Dec 05, 2023

Alberta funding temporary shelter spaces in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government is funding temporary winter shelter spaces in Lethbridge.Through the province's Action Plan on Homelessness, the City of Lethbridge is receiving $1 million t...
Dec 05, 2023

Wind warning issued for much of southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Environment Canada is cautioning the public against high winds.The weather forecaster has issued a wind warning for several communities in southern Alberta. They say strong wind gusts...
Dec 05, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 4, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events to check out in Southern Alberta this week, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Ka Mo Taan Festive Lights - December 4, 2023The Kanaiwa...
Dec 04, 2023

RCMP investigating disturbance in Coalhurst
COALHURST, AB - RCMP are investigating a incident in Coalhurst.On December 4, 2023, Coaldale and Picture Butte RCMP responded to reports of an injured man damaging vehicles in the Lake Drive area in C...
Dec 04, 2023

Lethbridge Police Service, Alberta Sheriffs apprehend three impaired drivers over weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and Alberta Sheriffs arrested three impaired drivers over the weekend.During the first weekend of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, the two...
Dec 04, 2023

Taber man dies in industrial accident
TABER, AB - On November 27, 2023, the Taber Police and Emergency Services responded to an industrial accident in the 5800 block of 54th Avenue.Police say the initial investigation revealed that a 36-y...
Dec 04, 2023

Local law enforcement partners raising funds for Special Olympics
UPDATE: MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 2023. The Lethbridge Police Service has reported that it raised nearly $1,500 in support of the Special Olympics.The department and the other participating agencies would li...
Dec 04, 2023