Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 20, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Watch out Southern Alberta, there's another jam-packed weekend of events coming your way. Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town. Celebrating Everyth...
Jan 20, 2023
Lethbridge business owners optimistic heading into 2023: survey
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new survey is showing growing positivity among business owners in Lethbridge.Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown BRZ have rel...
Jan 20, 2023
Indigenous Policing microcredentials coming to Lethbridge College
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new microcredential program focused on Indigenous Policing is set to be offered at Lethbridge College. Microcredentials are short-term, flexible programs designed for re-skilling or...
Jan 20, 2023
Lethbridge County opens applications for dust control program
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Applications are now open for dust control in Lethbridge County.Landowners and businesses can apply to have dust control done on County-maintained roads that are adjacent to th...
Jan 20, 2023
Medicine Hat man charged in connection to kidnapping
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat man has been charged with kidnapping a woman after she responded to an employment opportunity posted on social media.According to the Medicine Hat Police Service, the...
Jan 19, 2023
PrairiesCan location opening in Lethbridge, $11M to support regional projects
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) announced at the Galt Museum and Archives on Thursday, January 19, 2023, that they're expanding operations in Southern Alberta. The ...
Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Digvir Jayas named University of Lethbridge President & Vice-Chancellor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new person has been selected to lead the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The school has announced that Dr. Digvir Jayas will begin his tenure as President and Vice-Chancellor on J...
Jan 19, 2023
STARS Lottery home in Lethbridge named after young patient
LETHBRIDGE, AB - STARS Air Ambulance has launched its 30th annual lottery for 2023.The fundraiser sees Albertans purchasing tickets in hopes of winning a selection of "dream homes," vacations, cash pr...
Jan 19, 2023
Hundreds of residents share their thoughts at 'Community Conversation' in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents shared their input on various City of Lethbridge services Wednesday night. On January 18, 2023, the City of Lethbridge hosted its 'Community Conversation' event at the ENMAX...
Jan 19, 2023
Rent rises over 15% in one year in Lethbridge: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report is once again affirming that renters are having to put more of their paycheques towards housing.Rentals.ca and Urbanation have released their National Rent Report for Dec...
Jan 19, 2023