Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
UCP budget 'delivered so little' for Albertans, says Lethbridge-West MLA
A local politician is questioning the validity of this week's provincial budget and the United Conservative Party (UCP) itself. Lethbridge-West MLA Rob Miyashiro, who is part of the Alberta NDP, is re...
Feb 27, 2026 Lethbridge-West MLA Rob Miyashiro is reacting to the 2026 Alberta budget. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge man charged with drug trafficking
A targeted enforcement blitz in the downtown core led to drug-related charges against one man. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, officers were addressing an illegal enca...
Feb 27, 2026 The Lethbridge Police Service has charged a man with drug trafficking offences. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Coldest Night of the Year returns Saturday in Lethbridge & Taber
A fundraising walk is returning to southern Alberta this weekend.The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), scheduled for Feb. 28, 2026, raises money for critical services at local charities that support v...
Feb 27, 2026 The Coldest Night of the Year walk in 2024 at Henderson Lake in Lethbridge. CNOY returns on Feb. 28, 2026. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now) (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
LPS Cadets conducting night shooting training Friday
Do not be alarmed if you hear gunshots in a certain part of the Lethbridge River Valley.The Lethbridge Police Service says its Cadets will be participating in a low-light/no-light shooting training ex...
Feb 27, 2026 Members of the LPS Cadets will participate in a shooting exercise at the Police Range on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (Photo: Lethbridge Police Service) (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
Lethbridge mayor encouraged by local investments in Alberta budget
The mayor of Lethbridge says he will need more time to comb through the 2026 Alberta Budget, but there are some positives. Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the budget on Thursday, Feb. 26. It includes ...
Feb 27, 2026 Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is providing his initial thoughts on the 2026 Alberta Budget. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Police charge male with child sex offences
Lethbridge Police have charged a 22-year-old male with child luring and invitation to sexual touching. LPS says their investigation began in mid-December 2025, after police responded to a report that ...
Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Lethbridge Police Service)
City highlights recent efficiency changes
The City of Lethbridge is promoting its efforts to keep life affordable for residents.The city is highlighting several ways in which they've been able to save money and be more efficient in the past y...
Feb 26, 2026 Lethbridge City Hall (Image Credit: LNN)
Building permit values in Coaldale rise significantly since 2023
The Town of Coaldale reported a strong year of growth and investment in 2025, with building permit values showing momentum in both residential and non-residential sectors.According to Deputy CAO and D...
Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 805436 © Jim Parkin | Dreamstime.com)
Emergency traffic light repairs
Traffic light repairs are underway at the intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 32 Avenue South.The City of Lethbridge has set up several temporary changes while crews complete their work quickly.On...
Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)
RCMP identify Calgary man in Foothills County suspicious death
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating after human remains were found in a burned vehicle south of Longview, Alta., earlier this month.On Feb. 4 at approximately 8:30 p.m...
Feb 26, 2026