Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge College receiving federal grant funding for applied research partnerships

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is providing a funding boost to colleges across Canada.$46.9 million over the next two years will be used for 74 grants that will foster applied research partne...

Apr 05, 2022

Damage estimated at $420,000 in south Lethbridge fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - No injuries were reported in an early Tuesday morning fire in south Lethbridge.Lethbridge Fire & EMS crews responded to a fire in the Couleecreek south area at around 6:20 a.m. on...

Apr 05, 2022

Lethbridge Police seeking suspect connected to robbery investigation

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in this case thanks to public assistance. READ MORE: Police arrest suspect in Lethbridge robberyLETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge are asking for help in identif...

Apr 05, 2022

Helen Schuler Nature Centre seeking volunteers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is looking for help.Applications are open to volunteer with the Nature Centre, with no previous experience required. Officials say adult, family, group...

Apr 05, 2022

Trials scheduled in Lethbridge for two facing child sex-related charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people are set to face trials later this year in connection to alleged sexual activities involving minors.Back in August 2021, 10 people were charged by LPS, RCMP, Calgary Police ...

Apr 04, 2022

Community celebrates opening of permanent site for Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame officially has a permanent location. The City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame committee and the Lethbridge Public Art committee celebr...

Olivia Thorington Apr 04, 2022 Unveiling the permanent site for the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame at the ATB Centre. (Photo provided by the City of Lethbridge)

Galt Museum providing free admission for Indigenous visitors

LETHBRIDGE, AB - People who identify as Indigenous can visit the Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up in Lethbridge for free.On Thursday, March 17, the Galt Museum's board of directors unanimo...

Apr 04, 2022

Hockey Alberta makes history with first all-female officiating team at Provincial Championships

PICTURE BUTTE, AB -- This weekend was a game-changer for Hockey Alberta.A total of 15 provincial hockey championships were held across Alberta, but the Under 13 (U13) Female A Provincial Championship ...

Apr 04, 2022

Street sweeping to start in Lethbridge next week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The annual street sweeping program in Lethbridge is set to start next week. Each spring, crews clean thousands of tonnes of sand, dirt and other debris from roughly 580 kilometres of ...

Olivia Thorington Apr 04, 2022 File photo of a street sweeping vehicle in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Hurricanes win back-to-back games against the Tigers

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The Lethbridge Hurricanes claimed their second straight victory against the Tigers in Medicine Hat Saturday, April 2, 2022.The 'Canes had a solid win, finishing the game 6-1.FIRST PE...

Apr 03, 2022