Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

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

Former University of Lethbridge professor posthumously honoured with mentorship award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has bestowed a special honour posthumously.Dr. Glden zcan, who passed away in May 2022, is the first person to receive the University of Lethbrid...
Oct 06, 2023

City of Lethbridge to host "monster-truck-trash-mash"
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge can do a new type of monster mash.The City of Lethbridge will put on its monster-truck-trash-mash event on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p....
Oct 06, 2023

Alberta lost 38,000 jobs in September: Statistics Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report from Statistics Canada shows all of Alberta's jobs gains over the past couple of months have gone away.The agency released its latest its Labour Force Survey results for ...
Oct 06, 2023

Fort Macleod is not getting a Walmart, despite online rumours
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Despite what some people had been saying online, residents of Fort Macleod should not be expecting to have a new large retail store.The Town of Fort Macleod aimed to dispel these ru...
Oct 06, 2023

Triceratops skull found in southern Alberta goes on display at Royal Tyrrell Museum
DRUMHELLER, AB - The Royal Tyrrell Museum says the best preserved and most complete triceratops skull found in Canada is now on display in Alberta.The massive skull is part of the Drumheller museum's ...
Oct 06, 2023