Lethbridge and Area

Over 2,000 traffic tickets issued in Alberta over long weekend

EDMONTON, AB - Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, the Alberta RCMP said it issued more than 2,000 tickets as part of the #OperationImpact2023 initiative. This is an annual effort organized by the Can...

Joel Mendelson Oct 11, 2023

Suspects in Lethbridge high school sex assault released from custody with conditions

Warning: This story may contain information that may be disturbing to some.LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of teenagers accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student will be unable to attend their own scho...

Oct 11, 2023

Southern Alberta skaters suit up for NHL teams this season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Several hockey players with a connection to southern Alberta are gearing up to hit the ice for National Hockey League (NHL) teams.The Western Hockey League (WHL) said 31 of the NHL's ...

Oct 11, 2023

Lethbridge man charged in connection to high-risk incident, domestic assault

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a man following an incident on the north side.Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023, members of the LPS Tactical Team ...

Oct 11, 2023

Four taken into custody in connection with alleged sexual assault at Chinook High School

Warning: This story may contain information that may be disturbing to some viewers.LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has arrested four young males in connection with an alleged sexu...

Oct 10, 2023

Driver caught allegedly driving 153 km/hr in Frank Slide

FRANK, AB - The RCMP said it caught a motorist travelling at nearly twice the posted speed limit in the Crowsnest Pass.At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, officers say two motorcy...

Oct 10, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: October 10, 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB -There are plenty of events to check out in Lethbridge this week, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Lethbridge Hurricanes vs. Brandon Wheat Kings - October 11, 20...

Oct 10, 2023

Southern Alberta farmers wrap up harvest with lower-than-average yields

LETHBRIDGE, AB - With the harvest in the region now nearly complete, a new report confirms that it was indeed a tough year for farmers.The Government of Alberta has released its latest Alberta Crop Re...

Oct 10, 2023

One person taken into custody following high-risk incident in north Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: Lethbridge man charged in connection to high-risk incident, domestic assaultOriginal Story:Police have taken an individual into custody following a high-risk incident on the n...

Oct 08, 2023

Hurricanes fall 3-1 to Rebels

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes lost 3-1 to the Red Deer Rebels on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Coming off a 4-0 win on home ice the night prior, the Hurricanes traveled up to Red Deer for a ...

Oct 08, 2023