Lethbridge and Area

Canada announces $100 million humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

OTTAWA, ON -- Global Affairs Canada announced Tuesday that the Canadian government will provide $100 million in humanitarian assistance to help address the most urgent needs in Ukraine."The lives of t...

Mar 01, 2022

City of Lethbridge eases COVID measures for staff

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- The City of Lethbridge is easing COVID-19 requirements for its staff following the Alberta Government's action to lift public health measures. Starting Tuesday, March 1, Albertans no...

Mar 01, 2022

Three youths charged following assaults at Lethbridge schools

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three underaged boys in Lethbridge are in custody following a pair of assaults at local schools.Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says Youth Engagement Officers were informed of an assa...

Mar 01, 2022

Town of Coaldale to look into potentially lowering speed limits

COALDALE, AB - Lower speed limits might soon be in effect in Coaldale.At Monday's regular council meeting, town council voted to direct administration to look into the possibility of reducing the allo...

Mar 01, 2022

Unfair Labour Practice complaint filed against the U of L

Lethbridge, AB. -- *Updated information with U of L's response.*The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) says it has filed an Unfair Labour Practice complaint with the Alberta Labour Re...

Feb 28, 2022

More details released on Friday's fatal collision near Picture Butte

PICTURE BUTTE, AB - RCMP have investigated the cause of the fatal collision involving two cars on Highway 25 before the weekend.Read More: RCMP investigating fatal collision near Picture ButteThe inve...

Feb 28, 2022

Number of COVID hospitalizations in Alberta fell by 71 over the weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Monday, covering statistics from the past three days.In that time, 1,435 cases were confirmed across the province or an ave...

Feb 28, 2022

Dori Modney retires after 32-year broadcasting career

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A long-time broadcaster in Lethbridge is hanging up her boots.Dori Modney is now retired, last serving as the News Director for Lethbridge News Now and the now-formerly-branded Countr...

Feb 28, 2022

Trial for Lethbridge man charged in fatal impaired driving collision set for early 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man now knows when he will take the stand in a significant case involving alleged impaired driving.In Lethbridge Court of Queen's Bench on Monday, lawyers for the crown a...

Feb 28, 2022

Trial dates set for 228 kg meth smuggling case at Coutts

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two weeks have been scheduled for a trial to take place for what border officials at Coutts say is the largest seizure of methamphetamine ever at any land border crossing in the count...

Feb 28, 2022