Lethbridge and Area

Mayor Blaine Hyggen looking forward to 2023 in State of the City address

LETHBRIDGE, AB - On Thursday, January 18, 2023, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of The City address. In 2022, the Chamber conducted a hybrid event that only welcomed a handf...

Jan 20, 2023

Lethbridge parents charged after infant allegedly assaulted

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a pair of suspects after an infant was allegedly assaulted and sexually assaulted.On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, police were calle...

Jan 20, 2023

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