Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
One person hospitalized following Lethbridge house fires
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is investigating two house fires from the last few days.The first occurred on Friday, Feb. 27, when 20 firefighters were called to a home on the 1600 bloc...
Mar 02, 2026 A Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services fire truck. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police investigating vehicle arsons
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in solving a case of vehicle arson.Police, along with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, were called to the 400 block of 20 Street Nort...
Mar 02, 2026 A Lethbridge Police Service cruiser. LPS is investigating an incident of arson. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Government announces $59 million for ICU & cardiac care in southern Alberta
A major investment in local health services has been announced by the Alberta Government. At Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Monday, Mar. 2, Premier Danielle Smith announced $59 million ove...
Mar 02, 2026 Premier Danielle Smith announces $59 million over three years for cardiac and ICU care at Chinook Regional Hospital and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Total lunar eclipse set for early Tuesday morning
If you are willing to stay up late tonight, you can witness a special lunar event. The Weather Network is offering tips on how to view the total lunar eclipse, which will take place early Tuesday morn...
Mar 02, 2026 A blood moon will be visible early Tuesday morning, Mar. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: (c) Allnaturalbeth | Dreamstime.com)
$152M in Budget 2026 supports Highway 3 twinning
The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association is welcoming a $152-million commitment in the Government of Alberta's 2026 budget to twin a 36-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 between east of Bow Island ...
Mar 02, 2026 Highway 3 in southern Alberta. Funding has been announced to support twinning the roadway between Taber and Medicine Hat. (Image Credit: (c) Tjrun262 | Dreamstime.com)
UCP budget 'delivered so little' for Albertans, says Lethbridge-West MLA
A local politician is questioning the validity of this week's provincial budget and the United Conservative Party (UCP) itself. Lethbridge-West MLA Rob Miyashiro, who is part of the Alberta NDP, is re...
Feb 27, 2026 Lethbridge-West MLA Rob Miyashiro is reacting to the 2026 Alberta budget. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge man charged with drug trafficking
A targeted enforcement blitz in the downtown core led to drug-related charges against one man. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, officers were addressing an illegal enca...
Feb 27, 2026 The Lethbridge Police Service has charged a man with drug trafficking offences. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Coldest Night of the Year returns Saturday in Lethbridge & Taber
A fundraising walk is returning to southern Alberta this weekend.The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), scheduled for Feb. 28, 2026, raises money for critical services at local charities that support v...
Feb 27, 2026 The Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2024 at Henderson Lake in Lethbridge. CNOY returns on Feb. 28, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now) (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
LPS Cadets conducting night shooting training Friday
Do not be alarmed if you hear gunshots in a certain part of the Lethbridge River Valley.The Lethbridge Police Service says its Cadets will be participating in a low-light/no-light shooting training ex...
Feb 27, 2026 Members of the LPS Cadets will participate in a shooting exercise at the Police Range on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (Photo: Lethbridge Police Service) (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Lethbridge mayor encouraged by local investments in Alberta budget
The mayor of Lethbridge says he will need more time to comb through the 2026 Alberta Budget, but there are some positives. Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the budget on Thursday, Feb. 26. It includes ...
Feb 27, 2026 Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is providing his initial thoughts on the 2026 Alberta Budget. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)