Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Streets Alive Mission temporarily suspends 24-hour warming center, looking for new location
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A warm stretch of weather sweeping across Southern Alberta means the 24-hour warming shelter at Streets Alive Mission will be temporarily suspended. With a lull in extreme cold temper...
Jan 10, 2023
YMCA of Lethbridge receives funding for youth mental health program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government has committed millions of dollars in funding to bolster mental health programming for youths.YMCA Canada is set to receive a total of $6.9 million nationwide, w...
Jan 10, 2023
New service to help Indigenous peoples in southern Alberta navigate health services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced the creation of a new service aimed at identifying and removing obstacles Indigenous peoples face when trying to access healthcare.They hav...
Jan 10, 2023
Lethbridge County looking for feedback on proposed playground in Shaughnessy
SHAUGHNESSY, AB - The Shaughnessy community playground is set to get an upgrade in 2023.Lethbridge County has released sketches for a proposed playground that includes four slides, climbing equipment ...
Jan 10, 2023
Four residents sent to hospital, one pet deceased in north Lethbridge fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a blaze at a north side home early Tuesday morning.At around 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, crews from four stations tend...
Jan 10, 2023
Trial dates set for three charged in Coutts border blockade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Trial dates have been set for three men facing charges relating to the Coutts border blockade in 2022.Marco Van Huigenbos and Alex Van Herk of Fort Macleod, and Gerhard Janzen of Tabe...
Jan 10, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this week: January 9, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Watch out Southern Alberta, there's another jam-packed week of events coming your way.Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town.Pro-Amateur Night at Goo...
Jan 09, 2023
Hurricanes coach returns to Lethbridge after winning gold at World Juniors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The head coach of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is back at home after his team hit the top of the podium at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.Brent Kisio served as an assistant coac...
Jan 09, 2023
Feedback sought on animals in Lethbridge County hamlets
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents are invited to share their thoughts on whether or not to allow certain animals within hamlet boundaries in Lethbridge County.The Animal Control Bylaw currently in effect doe...
Jan 09, 2023
Refugee Bus Pass Support Program extended in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has extended the Refugee Bus Pass Support Program through the first two months of 2023.In the summer of 2022, City Council approved $90,000 from Council Conting...
Jan 09, 2023