Lethbridge and Area

Alberta back into four digits with 1,351 new COVID cases Wednesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.1,351 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing...

Apr 07, 2021

15 UCP MLAs voice opposition to new COVID restrictions

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A quarter of the United Conservative caucus are speaking out against their own party's public health measures.On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced new COVID-19 restrictions as v...

Apr 07, 2021

Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run holds kick-off ahead of virtual event this month

COALDALE, AB - Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run will carry on this year.2021 marks the event's tenth anniversary and this year, organizers have shifted it to a virtual mode...

Apr 07, 2021

Permit approved for Lethbridge's new commercial composting facility

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge County has given the go-ahead for the City of Lethbridge to expand its composting capabilities.The city applied for a development permit back in February which was approved...

Apr 07, 2021

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group rebrands as "Pattison Media" and launches "AMPLIFY Canada - Think Local"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The parent company of Lethbridge News Now, Country 95.5 FM, and B 93.3 FM is under a new name.After more than 20 years of operating under the name of The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group,...

Apr 07, 2021

Four in Medicine Hat charged with sex offences involving youth aged 12-15

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Four Medicine Hat men have been charged with sexual offences involving three youth ranging in age from 12-15 years old.The Medicine Hat Police Service major crimes unit began an inv...

Apr 07, 2021

Taber man faces multiple charges following reported break-ins

TABER, AB - A Taber man has been charged following a string of events in the town.Taber Police say on March 11, at around 4:45 a.m., they responded to a business in the industrial area. A suspect had ...

Apr 07, 2021

Lethbridge College reduces application fees by half this month

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is making it a bit easier for new students to enroll.The college has cut its application fee in half during the month of April, as it preps to welcome students back...

Apr 07, 2021

South Lethbridge house fire deemed accidental

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A fire on the south side of Lethbridge has been ruled as accidental.Last Friday, April 2, at around 9:30 p.m., 22 city firefighters from four stations responded to a single-family res...

Apr 07, 2021

Recognizing the Logan Boulet Effect on Green Shirt Day

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Wednesday is a day to honour the legacy of Lethbridge's Logan Boulet.Last month, Lethbridge City Council passed a motion to officially recognize April 7 as Green Shirt Day. READ MORE:...

Apr 07, 2021