Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge man charged with human trafficking of minors
UPDATE (Jan. 13 2:30 p.m.) Alleged human trafficker re-arrested by Lethbridge Police 30 minutes after releaseCONTENT WARNING: This story contains distressing information of a sexual nature. Reader dis...
Jan 13, 2026 Skye Atoa, 50, of Lethbridge, is charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation. LPS is asking victims or those with information to speak with police. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
New proposal for southern Alberta electoral boundaries, Coaldale opposed
An updated set of recommendations has been released on how Alberta's provincial ridings should be divided.The interim report submitted in October 2025 by the Electoral Boundaries Commission of Alberta...
Jan 13, 2026 New proposed provincial electoral boundaries in southern Alberta. (Image Credit: Electoral Boundaries Commission of Alberta)
Fire reported along Scenic Drive South in Lethbridge
UPDATE (Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m.) Arson charges laid in Lethbridge grass fireUPDATE (Jan. 13 at 1:40 p.m.): The Lethbridge Police Service says the fire has been contained and members of the public may res...
Jan 13, 2026 Emergency crews responded to a fire along Scenic Drive South, Jan. 13, 2026. (Image Credit: Mike Doll / Pattison Media)
Coulee grass fire called 'major emergency,' prompts fire ban
The City of Lethbridge has issued a fire ban after a small spark turned into something much bigger. Just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) was called ...
Jan 13, 2026 Lethbridge Fire Station 1. Firefighters responded to a grass fire early Tuesday morning. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Three Lethbridge Hurricanes make NHL Central Scouting list
The NHL says it is keeping a close eye on 200 members of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).NHL Central Scouting has released its Midterm Rankings, identifying key players from the Western Hockey League...
Jan 13, 2026 The Lethbridge Hurricanes took on the Medicine Hat Tigers on Dec. 27, 2025. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police searching for wanted man
UPDATE (Jan. 16, 2026): The Lethbridge Police Service says Joshua Myers has been arrested. They are thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is askin...
Jan 13, 2026 Joshua Myers, 36, is wanted by the Lethbridge Police Service on outstanding warrants. (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Lethbridge Police lay counterfeit charges, how you can identify fake bills
A southern Alberta man is charged with allegedly using counterfeit bills to pay for a phone. On Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) received a report that a man used illegitimate...
Jan 12, 2026 The Lethbridge Police Service is offering tips to detect counterfeit cash after a man was charged with using fake currency. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Applications open for Community Foundation's spring grants
Organizations in southern Alberta are invited to submit applications for funding for their initiatives.The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta is now accepting grant applications...
Jan 12, 2026 The Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applications for funding under two grant programs. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge rent prices rise slightly in December
Despite a small increase in home rental prices, Lethbridge remains among the most affordable cities in the country. That is according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation,...
Jan 12, 2026 A new report looks into the cost to rent a home in 60 Canadian communities, including Lethbridge. (Image Credit: (c) Sparky2000 | Dreamstime.com)
120km/hr wind gusts forecast in parts of southern Alberta
The wind warning for much of the region remains in effect. Environment Canada has issued an "orange" wind warning for the southwest corner of the province. Orange means that severe weather is "likely ...
Jan 12, 2026 A wind warning has been issued for parts of southern Alberta on Jan. 12, 2026. (Image Credit: Environment Canada)