Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Cardston-Siksika's Joseph Schow takes over tourism & sport ministry
CARDSTON, AB - The MLA for Cardston-Siksika is ready to dive head-first into his second term in provincial politics.Joseph Schow easily won re-election in the May 2023 Alberta provincial election, cap...
Jun 16, 2023
City of Lethbridge to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced its plans to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2023.An opening ceremony will take place at the flag poles outside of Lethbridge Cit...
Jun 16, 2023
Town of Taber employee wins provincial award
TABER, AB - A Town of Taber staff member has won a provincial award.Lisa DeBona is the Waste Services and Administrative Manager in the Public Works Department. She is the winner of the Alberta Public...
Jun 16, 2023
Nine tornados confirmed in southern Alberta Wednesday
ENCHANT, AB - Environment Canada said it investigated many reports and photos of tornadoes and funnel clouds in southern Alberta this week.On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, a tornado warning was issued for...
Jun 16, 2023
Multiple summer camps offered at Lethbridge College in 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is offering more than 20 programs for youth this summer, and registration for the camps is now open.A camp for 10 to 12-year-olds, titled Kakyosi, which means 'how ...
Jun 16, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: June 16, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's set to be another busy weekend full of events in Lethbridge.Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town.Strange/Familiar at Didi's Playhaus - June 16...
Jun 16, 2023
Special air quality statement issued for parts of southern Alberta
UPDATE - June 16, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. LETHBRIDGE, AB - The special air quality statement has ended for Lethbridge and surrounding areas. However, it remains in effect for the City of Calgary and other p...
Jun 15, 2023
Resources in place for City of Lethbridge Encampment Strategy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has made moves to strengthen its Encampment Strategy, which was approved in May 2023.In the last two weeks, the city said it has hired three people as part of t...
Jun 15, 2023
Neudorf ready to kick off second term, now Minister of Affordability & Utilities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-East is entering his second term in office, and this time, with a pair of new portfolios.Nathan Neudorf won re-election in the May 2023 Alberta provincial elect...
Jun 15, 2023
Two conservation organizations team up to protect 130-year old ranch in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two conservation organizations have teamed up to protect one of the largest areas of intact Prairie grasslands and wetlands in Canada.The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ducks Unlimi...
Jun 15, 2023