Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Two charged in connection with alleged assault at Legacy Park
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people have been charged following an alleged assault in north Lethbridge in early June. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said that on June 2, 2023, officers responded to a rep...
Jun 13, 2023
Flooding closes a majority of Waterton Lakes National Park
WATERTON, AB - On June 12, 2023, Parks Canada announced that significant rain over the weekend resulted in the closure of a majority of Waterton Lakes National Park until further notice. According to ...
Jun 13, 2023
Over 56,000 pounds of food collected as part of 2023 Target Hunger in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The annual Target Hunger campaign was a success in Lethbridge over the weekend.The initiative saw volunteers go around the city on Saturday, June 10, 2023, collecting specially marked...
Jun 12, 2023
Southern Alberta firefighters take part in stair climb challenge
CALGARY, AB - Two Lethbridge firefighters traveled up to Calgary on the weekend to take part in a physical challenge and fundraiser.The ninth annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge was held in Calgar...
Jun 12, 2023
Lethbridge man charged in connection to high-risk investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said a man was taken into custody following what it described as a "high-risk incident."On Friday, June 9, 2023, LPS executed a search warrant at a...
Jun 12, 2023
Protest held outside Lethbridge courthouse in connection with Coutts border blockade case
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Supporters of four men facing charges in connection with the Coutts border blockade in early 2022 were outside the Lethbridge Provincial Courthouse on Monday, June 12, 2023.Chris Lysa...
Jun 12, 2023
Lethbridge Police charge man with drug trafficking
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a 43-year-old man with drug trafficking offences and seized more than $30,000 worth of drugs.On the evening of Thursday, June 8, 2023, ...
Jun 12, 2023
Lethbridge Police seeking stabbing suspect
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) said it is searching for a suspect who is wanted in connection to an aggravated assault.At approximately 1:37 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, LPS ...
Jun 12, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: June 12, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's set to be another hot week in Lethbridge, and there's a ton of events to keep you busy over the next few days.Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around ...
Jun 12, 2023
Special air quality alert blankets majority of Alberta
CALGARY, AB - As of June 12, 2023, Environment Canada (EC) has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for most of Alberta. While wildfires continue to impact the country, smoke is causing poor air qua...
Jun 12, 2023