Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Ukrainian refugee families honoring holiday traditions in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The holiday season is not over quite yet, as many people will be celebrating Ukrainian Christmas over the weekend.With nearly 16,000 Ukrainians living in Alberta, it's estimated that ...
Jan 07, 2023
New federal funding available to support charities' pandemic recovery
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two local community groups have teamed to participate in a federal program aimed at assisting regional charities.The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, and t...
Jan 07, 2023
Alberta Health Services hosting chronic pain management workshops online
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a free virtual service to assist those who are living with chronic pain symptoms, or supporting someone living with a long-term health condit...
Jan 07, 2023
Lethbridge local takes home the title of Canada's 2022 MMA Female Fighter of the Year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Shannon Clark has been crowned Canada's 2022 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Female Fighter of the Year.The Lethbridge local was shocked to discover she had been given the award, as she had ...
Jan 07, 2023
What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: January 6, 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. Carter Felker Band ...
Jan 06, 2023
High-risk offender from Southern Alberta released from custody
CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is informing the public of the release of a high-risk offender.Shaun Gerard Desruisseaux, 43, received a statutory release in Calgary on Thursday, Januar...
Jan 06, 2023
Blood Tribe Department of Health takes over operation of Lethbridge homeless shelter
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There is a new operator at the Lethbridge Shelter and Stabilization Centre.January 3, 2023, was the last day in which Alpha House ran the shelter.Alpha House said in a social media po...
Jan 06, 2023
Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region sees lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in December
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The latest unemployment figures have been released, and the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region saw a slight drop.In December, 2022, the region's jobless rate was 2.8%. In compari...
Jan 06, 2023
Lethbridge welcomes four new family doctors, more to start in early 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in the Lethbridge area who currently do not have a family physician should keep their eyes peeled.Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reporting progress with its efforts to bri...
Jan 05, 2023
Lethbridge Police nab seven impaired drivers during Christmas Check Stop Campaign
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) were out in full force for the month of December. Over the holidays, LPS members were conducting stops across the city as part of their Christmas Check...
Jan 05, 2023