Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
HBO’s Alberta-shot ‘The Last of Us’ premieres Sunday
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Alberta's film and television industry says the widely anticipated HBO adaptation of "The Last of Us" shows the province can handle any size of production.The series, which premiere...
Jan 13, 2023
Court hears appeal of Medicine Hat man convicted of murder, extortion
MEDICINE HAT - An Medicine Hat man found guilty of trying to extort a business owner for $1 million and killing a random stranger is appealing his conviction.Robert Hoefman was convicted of first-degr...
Jan 13, 2023
Force by Lethbridge Police officer did not cause man's death in 2018: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An independent agency has determined that the force used by a Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) officer was "necessary and reasonable" in an altercation that led to a man's death.Albert...
Jan 13, 2023
City of Lethbridge unveils winners of snowplow naming contest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The new names for 12 snowplows in Lethbridge have been unveiled.A snowplow naming contest was organized by the City of Lethbridge, with submissions coming from the Lethbridge School D...
Jan 13, 2023
Firefighters battle two blazes within hours of each other in north Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crews from Lethbridge responded to two separate fires within the span of a few hours Thursday night and early Friday morning.Both incidents were along 13 Street North.At around 10:30 ...
Jan 13, 2023
Founding member of the Lethbridge Sport Council honoured at YMCA
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The YMCA of Lethbridge, in partnership with the Lethbridge Sport Council, has dedicated a new indoor bike rack in honour of a founding member, Carol Thibert.Thibert's helped in the gr...
Jan 13, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 13, 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.Banff Centre Mountain...
Jan 13, 2023
Keith Broadbent to be inducted into BILD Lethbridge Region Hall of Fame
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local business owner is being recognized for his contributions to the community.The Building Industry & Land Development Association (BILD) Lethbridge Region is inducting Keith ...
Jan 12, 2023
City of Lethbridge looking for input on updated Heritage Management Plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's been 15 years since the City of Lethbridge first adopted its Heritage Management Plan (HMP). Since 2007, it has helped guide the city to make important decisions on preserving an...
Jan 12, 2023
Bootsma Bakery: supporting the community through comfort food
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Bootsma Bakery is a true authentic bakery experience. The owners understand that sometimes a tasty treat is all you need, and they also know that supporting local businesses is import...
Jan 12, 2023