Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

School and playground zones in Lethbridge to become one by September 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has approved a change to school and playground zones.A unanimous vote at the Tuesday, May 16, 2023 council meeting will result in school and playground speed z...
May 17, 2023

City of Lethbridge approves coordinated Encampment Strategy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council approved a coordinated Encampment Strategy on the afternoon of May 16, 2023.Through its partnership with the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), City administrati...
May 16, 2023

Lethbridge doctors say emergency department staffing "in a crisis"
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The physician group at the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) emergency department said they are short-staffed and things are not expected to immediately improve.A group of 13 doctors wr...
May 16, 2023

Lethbridge seniors take a ride in new assisted E-Bike
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Seniors living at the Blue Sky Manor in Lethbridge are taking a spin on a brand-new assisted E-Bike. The Green Acres Foundation has purchased four assisted E-Bikes stationed at differ...
May 16, 2023

Special air quality statement for much of southern Alberta due to wildfire smoke
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of numerous communities are advised of worsening air quality and visibility.Environment Canada has extended special air quality statements to areas in southern Alberta to th...
May 16, 2023

Milk River RCMP charge man after assault in Warner
WARNER, AB - A man has been arrested and is facing four charges in connection to a reported assault.On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Milk River RCMP responded to an assault in progress involving weapons...
May 15, 2023

Lethbridge green cart rollout begins with contest for residents
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is beginning its collection of green carts and providing residents a chance to win.As a way to engage and support residents learning about the new curbside orga...
May 15, 2023

Blood Tribe man charged in connection to drug trafficking
BLOOD TRIBE FIRST NATION, AB - One man faces drug trafficking-related charges in southern Alberta.On Sunday, May 14, 2023, the Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) said members responded to a report of a...
May 15, 2023

What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: May 15, 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...
May 15, 2023

Second crew from Lethbridge to assist in Brazeau County wildfire response
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local fire crews from Lethbridge continue to assist in the efforts to battle wildfires.On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, it was reported that a team of four firefighters from Lethbridge were b...
May 12, 2023