Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Blood Tribe Police seeking public's help finding missing man
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Service is asking for the public's help to find a missing man.Police reported that Jim Shot Both Sides, 78, was last seen by family members in the Levern communit...
Aug 02, 2023
Lethbridge man charged following high-risk incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have charged a man following what was described as a high-risk incident this week.On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) responded to a r...
Aug 02, 2023
UPDATE: Police identify and charge man in connection to alleged assault outside City Hall
UPDATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 7:46 p.m.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have identified and charged a man in connection with an alleged assault outside of City Hall.After a news release was...
Aug 02, 2023
Extreme fire danger rating in Alberta foothills, Banff
BANFF, AB - The public is being warned about a "very serious" risk of forest fires in the far western edge of southern Alberta.The Government of Alberta has updated its fire danger ratings for Wednesd...
Aug 02, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: Prepare to lose access to local news on Facebook, Instagram and Google
By now, many of you have likely heard about Canada's Online News Act - formerly known as Bill C-18.The new law calls for big tech companies to compensate media outlets and aims to make a more level pl...
Aug 01, 2023
UPDATE: One man taken into custody following high-risk incident in south Lethbridge
UPDATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 2:16 p.m.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have charged a 70-year-old man in connection with an incident at a residence along the 1200 block of 31 A Street Sout...
Aug 01, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: August 1, 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 Bulls home games - August 1 & 4, 2023The Lethb...
Aug 01, 2023
Music lineup announced for 2023 Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The music lineup for the 2023 Whoop-Up Days festival in Lethbridge has been released.This year's musical entertainment will take place during the final three days of the festival on A...
Aug 01, 2023
U of L appoints new Provost and Vice-President of Academics
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) has welcomed a key new member of its senior leadership team.Dr. Michelle Helstein has been pointed the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) by t...
Aug 01, 2023
Taber Police charge man in connection with stolen vehicle
TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service has charged a man following an attempted traffic stop.Police said that on July 25, 2023, at around 8:20 a.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a pic...
Jul 31, 2023