Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge residents honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals
LETHBRIDGE, AB - More than 7,000 Albertans are being recognized for their outstanding achievements with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. The commemorative medal highlights each individual'...
Dec 05, 2022

AHS redeploys staff from children’s respite facility to Alberta Children's Hospital
CALGARY, AB - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is redeploying staff from a facility in Calgary that helps dying children and their families to Alberta Children's Hospital to help deal with an influx of r...
Dec 05, 2022

Food prices expected to continue rising in 2023
HALIFAX, NS - Food prices in Canada will continue to escalate in the new year, with grocery costs forecast to rise up to seven per cent in 2023, new research predicts.The 13th edition of Canada's Food...
Dec 05, 2022

WHL Roundup: Lethbridge Hurricanes shut out Spokane Chiefs
SPOKANE, WA. - Harrison Meneghin's 36-save shutout performance led the Lethbridge Hurricanes (15-11-0-1) to a 3-0 win over Spokane (5-17-0-1). Brayden Edwards, Noah Chadwick and Logan Wormald provided...
Dec 04, 2022

Alberta changing sovereignty bill provision that gives cabinet unchecked power
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government is crafting changes to be debated next week to reverse the section of a bill that gives cabinet unfettered power to rewrite laws behind closed doors without legis...
Dec 04, 2022

Piikani RCMP searching for missing woman
UPDATE: RCMP report that Krystal Red Young Man has been located safe. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Piikani RCMP is asking for help to locate a missing pe...
Dec 03, 2022

No ice skating on Lethbridge lakes this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is advising residents to not attempt to go ice skating on local lakes.The city says none of the four designated skating locations meet its standards for public ...
Dec 02, 2022

Cold weather records set in several Alberta communities Dec. 1 and 2
DRUMHELLER, AB - Environment Canada says the last couple of days have been the coldest on record for numerous communities in Alberta.The agency explains that a prolonged cold spell over Alberta has le...
Dec 02, 2022

Some businesses in Lethbridge County eligible for tax rebate
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge County Council is offering some major tax incentives for eligible businesses after passing a new bylaw. The Commercial Industrial Municipal Tax Incentive Bylaw was approved...
Dec 02, 2022

What’s happening in Lethbridge this weekend: December 2, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Anticipate another busy weekend full of events in Lethbridge. From live music to holiday festivities, Lethbridge News Now has you covered for all things happening around town. Winter ...
Dec 02, 2022