Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: March 27, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's the final week of March and we're officially in spring. While it might still look like winter outside, there is lots going on around town to keep you active and out of the snow. ...
Mar 27, 2023

Lethbridge residents defrauded in 'grandparent scam'
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is warning the public after local seniors fell victim to fraud.Over the past week, officers say three Lethbridge residents lost a combined $26,000 ...
Mar 27, 2023

One injured in collision involving school bus near Coalhurst, no students hurt
COALHURST, AB - UPDATE: More injuries reported in school bus collision near Coalhurst, man chargedOriginal Story:The RCMP said it continues to investigate a collision between a pickup truck and a scho...
Mar 27, 2023

Lethbridge College opens high-tech research centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College opened a brand-new, high-tech research centre on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training (START) Centre applies virtual reali...
Mar 27, 2023

École La Vérendrye in Lethbridge set for gym expansion
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding for francophone schools through its latest provincial budget. One of the schools benefitting is cole La Vrendrye in Lethbridge. Stphan ...
Mar 27, 2023

Alberta land border crossings to return to pre-pandemic hours
CARWAY, AB - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that the hours of operation for dozens of ports of entry will return to their pre-pandemic levels later this week.Minister of Public...
Mar 27, 2023

Blood Tribe issues drug alert
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe has issued a drug alert to members of the community.On Friday, March 24, 2023, a notice was sent out on behalf of the Blood Tribe Department of Health. It stated that th...
Mar 25, 2023

What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: March 24, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's finally the weekend in Lethbridge and there are quite a few events planned over the next few days. Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town. Lethb...
Mar 24, 2023

Fire crews put out afternoon blaze at scrap yard east of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Coaldale Fire Department and Lethbridge County Fire Services were on scene to put out a fire at Marshalls Metals Scrap Recycling Ltd. Just after 12:30 p.m. on March 24, 2023, offi...
Mar 24, 2023

PHOTOS: Southern Alberta wowed by Northern Lights
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The aurora borealis dazzled people across Canada last night. In Lethbridge, hundreds of spectators gathered outside around 9:00 p.m. on March 23, 2023, to see the Northern Lights danc...
Mar 24, 2023