Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

RCMP charge Lethbridge man following mischief incident in Coaldale
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man has been charged after RCMP responded to reports of mischief in Coaldale.RCMP said on July 22, 2023, an intoxicated male was walking in downtown Coaldale, when he all...
Aug 09, 2023

Lethbridge Police confirm substance shaped like candy bear was made from fentanyl
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has confirmed a substance found in Galt Gardens earlier in the summer is fentanyl.On June 20, 2023 a member of the Downtown Policing Unit located a...
Aug 09, 2023

Construction projects begin on 7 Street South and 4 Avenue South in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first phase of a new construction project is underway in downtown Lethbridge.The multi-step project was first brought forward to city council in 2017, as recommended in the Cyclin...
Aug 09, 2023

Lethbridge News Now's Facebook no longer available
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Meta's action against Canadian news continues. The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is blocking its Canadian users' access to news content. The move was made in response to th...
Aug 09, 2023

Teens charged in connection to fight involving weapons in Coalhurst
COALHURST, AB - The RCMP has laid charges against two minors who were reportedly involved in a pre-planned fight that involved the use of weapons.At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, o...
Aug 09, 2023

Lethbridge College introducing new Bachelor of Criminal Justice Program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is launching its new Bachelor of Criminal Justice program, set to begin in the Fall 2023 semester.The new program is part of the school's expanding justice, public ...
Aug 08, 2023

Lethbridge Police charge three for impaired driving, issue 40 tickets over long weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) charged three impaired drivers over the August long weekend, and issued 40 tickets. The charges and tickets came as part of a weekend traffic enfor...
Aug 08, 2023

What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: August 8, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events in Lethbridge this week, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Lethbridge Bulls playoff game - August 8, 2023The Lethbridge Bulls host th...
Aug 08, 2023

RCMP seeking suspect in pedestrian hit and run near Stirling
STIRLING, AB - The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted in connection to a pedestrian hit and run.At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, officers say they r...
Aug 08, 2023

Medicine Hat man injured in shooting
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) is continuing to investigate a shooting that left one person injured.At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023, officers were dis...
Aug 07, 2023