Lethbridge and Area

Encampment strategy in Lethbridge showing signs of success

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council was informed of the progress of the municipality's encampment strategy on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.Over the summer, the strategy helped guide the response t...

Sep 19, 2023

Power outage planned in south Lethbridge on September 21, 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in south Lethbridge are advised of a planned power outage this week.Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, a power outage will occur along 7 Avenue and 1 Stree...

Sep 19, 2023

Lethbridge trees in focus as part of new passport program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new environmental activity has launched in Lethbridge.Wednesday, September 20, 2023 is National Tree Day. To mark the occasion, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre and City of Lethbridg...

Sep 19, 2023

Volunteers needed for LPS Victim/Witness Services Unit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) Victim/Witness Service Unit is looking to add some new members to its ranks.The unit provides supports to individuals that have been impacted by cr...

Sep 19, 2023

Drug, weapon, stolen property charges laid in Taber

TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service (TPS) said it has apprehended drugs, weapons, and stolen property.At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, officers executed a search warrant at ...

Sep 19, 2023

Brad Schlossberger named mayor-elect in Claresholm, recount needed for council race

CLARESHOLM, AB - A southern Alberta community has selected its two new municipal leaders.The Town of Claresholm by-election was held on Monday, September 18, 2023. As of this publication, all of the r...

Sep 19, 2023

Fort MacLeod Health Centre Emergency Department set to temporarily close Tuesday, September 19, 2023

FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Emergency Department (ED) at the Fort Macleod Health Centre is set to temporarily close. The ED will be closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 due to a l...

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Lethbridge College graduate awarded $50,000 yearly scholarship

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge College graduate has been named a recipient of a lucrative scholarship.Tristen Brown, a 2018 graduate of the Civil Engineering Technology program, has been named one of 1...

Sep 18, 2023

Calgary pastor sentenced to 60 days for role in Coutts border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Calgary pastor has received his sentence for his role in protests against COVID-19 health measures that blockaded the Coutts border crossing for more than two weeks.Artur Pawlowski ...

Sep 18, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: September 18, 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.Beginner Belly Dance Classes - MondaysThe Southern Alberta Eth...

Sep 18, 2023