Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Location of future Lethbridge LDS Temple revealed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is set to build a new temple in Lethbridge, and the location has been announced.The temple will be built on more than nine acres,...
Sep 05, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: September 6, 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 preseason opener - September 5, 2023Fol...
Sep 05, 2023

City of Lethbridge removing goldfish and koi from local storm ponds
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with the City of Lethbridge are working to remove goldfish and koi out of two local storm ponds. Goldfish and koi are both non-native species introduced into lakes and storm...
Sep 05, 2023

Special air quality statement for all of southern Alberta due to wildfire smoke
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is asking the public to limit their time outdoors.The agency issued a special air quality statement for all of southern Alberta and most o...
Sep 05, 2023

'We hit it hard': Blood Tribe's war on drug trafficking reducing overdoses
BLOOD TRIBE FIRST NATION, AB - Plywood covers the doors and windows of several homes on the Blood Reserve, a vivid image of the southern Alberta First Nation's life-and-death battle with drug traffick...
Sep 05, 2023

School and playground zone harmonization takes effect in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - School and playground zones in Lethbridge are officially one as many students in the city return to class. In May 2023, Lethbridge City Council approved the harmonization of school an...
Sep 05, 2023

UPDATE: Piikani Nation RCMP safely locate woman previously reported missing
UPDATE: September 10, 2023 at 6:57 p.m. BROCKET, AB - The Piikani Nation RCMP has confirmed that 43-year-old Lillian Kathleen Scout, previously reported missing, has been located safe. ORIGINAL STORY:...
Sep 05, 2023 The Piikani Nation RCMP has safely located Lillian Kathleen Scout, previously reported missing. (Photo: Piikani Nation RCMP)

Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigating in-custody death in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating an in-custody death of a 31-year-old woman.Just after 11:30 p.m, on September 1, 2023, a woman was arrested by the ...
Sep 04, 2023

Interfaith Food Bank seeking more volunteers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Interfaith Food Bank has issued a call for more volunteers.Officials said due to the increased cost of groceries and other products, more and more Canadians are relying on food ba...
Sep 02, 2023

Tucson-bound flights out of Lethbridge delayed as work continues at airport
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The proposed Lethbridge to Tucson, Arizona flight will not be happening in 2023.In early 2022, it was announced that Flair Airlines would be offering the service out of the Lethbridge...
Sep 01, 2023