Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Blood Tribe study aims to tackle racism against Indigenous peoples
STANDOFF, AB - A study exploring Indigenous-targeted racism and recommendations for how to combat it has been released. The study, "Addressing Racism in the Kainai Area," was conducted by Dr. Gabriell...
Sep 01, 2022
Lethbridge Police investigating a hit and run
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service is investigating a hit and run involving two pedestrians on August, 31, 2022.Police say a 64-year-old man and a nine-year-old girl were on a mobility scooter...
Sep 01, 2022
Unauthorized health products seized from Lethbridge business
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Health Canada has seized a series of products from a local company that are not authorized for sale. The agency says the following products were seized from the warehouse location of ...
Aug 31, 2022 Unauthorized health products were seized from Jedpar Health and Beauty on August 31, 2022. (Images: Health Canada)
Whoop-Up Days organizers excited for continued growth
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days has come and gone, and despite the rain that hit Lethbridge on Thursday and Saturday, organizers are happy with how everything went.Mike Warkentin is the CEO of Lethbrid...
Aug 31, 2022
City of Lethbridge removing invasive fish from Firelight Pond
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with the City of Lethbridge are gearing up to remove two species of aquatic invasive species (AIS) from a west side pond. The city says goldfish and koi are non-native speci...
Aug 31, 2022 Firelight Park in west Lethbridge. (Image: City of Lethbridge)
Over 100 charges laid following bust in Southern Alberta
GLEICHEN, AB - RCMP have arrested two people following the seizures of firearms and illicit drugs. Gleichen RCMP executed a search warrant at a home on Railway Street in Gleichen on Friday, August 26,...
Aug 31, 2022 RCMP sign, file photo. (Image: Lethbridge News Now)
Reminder: Paid parking starts at ENMAX Centre September 1
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Paid parking comes into effect at the ENMAX Centre this week.Guests parking at the Lethbridge facility will have to pay beginning Thursday, September 1, 2022. The City of Lethbridge n...
Aug 31, 2022
Southern Alberta communities celebrating Alberta Day
MAGRATH, AB - Several communities in Southern Alberta are gearing up to celebrate the province's newest holiday. The first-ever Alberta Day takes place on September 1, 2022, marking the 117th annivers...
Aug 31, 2022 Alberta flag, file photo. (Image: Jewhyte | Dreamstime.com)
Level 2 Heat Alert issued for Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Due to hotter conditions, a Level 2 Heat Alert has been issued for Lethbridge. On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, the City of Lethbridge said it had received notice from Alberta Health th...
Aug 31, 2022
Lethbridge Police remind everyone to be aware during back to school
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As Lethbridge school divisions start welcoming students back to school this week, Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is reminding everyone to take care around the city as school zones co...
Aug 30, 2022