Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge Police investigating homicide
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Update: Lethbridge man charged with first-degree murderOriginal Story:The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has one suspect in custody following a homicide.Just after 11:00 p.m....
Dec 28, 2022
City of Lethbridge issues reminder on proper waste disposal habits
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents about what can and cannot go into their waste collection carts.Officials ask that residents keep the following items out of their black c...
Dec 28, 2022
Crews respond to train derailment on Highway 3 east of Taber
TABER, AB - Canadian Pacific (CP) Police are on scene of a train derailment in Southern Alberta.At 12:10 a.m. on December 28, 2022, the Taber RCMP responded to an area of Highway 3 to assist CP Police...
Dec 28, 2022
Blaine Hyggen celebrates first full calendar year as Lethbridge mayor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The mayor of Lethbridge is looking back on his first full calendar year in the role.Blaine Hyggen was voted into the mayor's seat in the 2021 municipal election, securing 42.79% of ba...
Dec 28, 2022
What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: December 26, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Watch out Southern Alberta, there's another jam-packed week of events coming your way, fresh off the heels of Christmas.Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening ar...
Dec 26, 2022
MyCityCare Shop of Wonders helps over 1,700 children for annual Christmas campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MyCityCare Shop of Wonders initiative has wrapped up for the holiday season.Over the past month, MyCityCare has been collecting donations for children and adults across Lethbridge...
Dec 26, 2022
Lethbridge Police issue warning about high-risk offender
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is issuing a warning about 30-year-old Lethbridge resident Mitchell Lloyd Robert Socholotuik. The LPS stated in a news release, "Police believe Soc...
Dec 26, 2022
Lethbridge Police seizes $157K worth of drugs, largest fentanyl bust in downtown core
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it has made the largest seizure of fentanyl in the history of the downtown core.At approximately 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, of...
Dec 23, 2022
What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: December 23, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - With the holidays fast approaching, there won't be too many events happening over the weekend. However, if you're looking to get out of the house on Friday night, Lethbridge News Now ...
Dec 23, 2022
Lack of staff temporarily closes Milk River Emergency Department over the holidays
MILK RIVER, AB - Starting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, the Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closing its doors. In a media release from Alberta Healt...
Dec 22, 2022