Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Ukrainian Lethbridge resident receives ASET CEO award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A woman who left Ukraine for Lethbridge seven years ago has been given a prestigious award. Mila Wagner moved from Ukraine to Alberta in 2016 in response to Russia's invasion of Crime...
May 02, 2023

Alberta mayors rallying for localized EMS dispatch
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Mayors of Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are encouraging the provincial government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to return to pro...
May 02, 2023

What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: May 2, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's set to be another busy week full of events in Lethbridge. Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town. The Stampeders | Live in Lethbridge at the Yat...
May 02, 2023

Border officers seize 30 kg of suspected narcotics at Coutts
COUTTS, AB - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said a suspect is behind bars following an attempt to enter Canada. The CBSA reported that, on April 9, 2023, a commercial truck attempted to go t...
May 02, 2023

Fire restriction issued for Lethbridge County
UPDATE: (June 15, 2023) LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge County has lifted the fire restriction, effective June 15, 2023. READ MORE: Fire restriction lifted for Lethbridge County ORIGINAL STORY: (MAY 1, 20...
May 01, 2023

AUPE members rally in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) met at the Provincial Building in Lethbridge for a rally on May 1, 2023.Participants were protesting short-staffing and det...
May 01, 2023

City of Lethbridge unveils names for garbage, recycling and organics collection trucks
LETHBRDIGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has announced the names for its garbage, recycling and organics collection truck fleet. In March 2023, officials put out a call to learners in elementary school...
May 01, 2023

Lethbridge crews respond to three separate incidents in one day
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Emergency crews were kept busy over the weekend in Lethbridge.On Sunday, April 30, 2023, crews responded to three incidents. At around 1:45 p.m., responders from two stations tended t...
May 01, 2023

Big Truck Petting Zoo set to return in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch will once again play host to the Big Truck Petting Zoo this year.The event will take place at the west Lethbridge library on Saturday, M...
Apr 30, 2023

Residents advised of AltaLink helicopter patrols over southern and central Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in some communities across southern and central Alberta are being advised that they might see a helicopter flying above their area at the beginning of May.AltaLink will be u...
Apr 29, 2023