Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Iconic World War II planes make pit stop in Lethbridge
hLETHBRIDGE, AB - A piece of history has landed at the Lethbridge Airport.The Airbase Arizona Aircraft Museum has taken two of its most iconic World War Two planes on tour across North America this su...
Jul 06, 2023

Goldfish Derby Days returns to Lethbridge this summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in Lethbridge are invited to learn more about fish this summer.The City of Lethbridge is hosting its Goldfish Derby Days, allowing citizens a chance to learn more about inva...
Jul 05, 2023

New transit vans hitting Lethbridge roads
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Seven new Lethbridge Transit vans are hitting the road.The vans will service Ride-on-Demand areas and some Access-a-Ride users, and the City of Lethbridge said the vans are sleeker, m...
Jul 05, 2023

Curling returning to the University of Lethbridge with new coach
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is bringing curling back to its athletic program.The university announced on July 4, 2023 that curling will be included as a competitive club at ...
Jul 05, 2023

Man arrested following search on Blood Tribe residence
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Police Service has arrested a man following a search on a residence located on the Blood Tribe.On June 29th, 2023, The Blood Tribe Police Service Drug Task Force Unit co...
Jul 05, 2023

University of Lethbridge's new President and Vice-Chancellor officially starts role
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) introduced its new President and Vice-Chancellor on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Dr. Digvir Jayas officially took over the role as the seventh presiden...
Jul 04, 2023

Appeal denied for Medicine Hat man convicted of $1-million extortion, random murder
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta's top court has denied an appeal for a man found guilty of trying to extort a businessman of $1 million and killing a random stranger.Robert Hoefman had argued that much of ...
Jul 04, 2023

What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: July 4, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Summer is in full swing and there's a ton of events taking place for the first week of July. Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town. Free Public Roll...
Jul 04, 2023

City of Brooks approves tax exemptions for home builders
BROOKS, AB - A municipality in southern Alberta has taken a step towards addressing a housing shortage in the community.The City of Brooks council has approved the Residential New Build Incentives Pol...
Jul 04, 2023

Hundreds gather at Henderson Lake and Galt Gardens for Canada Day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - July 1, 2023, marks the 156th anniversary of Canada. In 1867, the British North American Act was signed on July 1, now known as the Constitution Act 1867. It signified the creation of...
Jul 01, 2023