Lethbridge

Supreme Court of Canada overturns second degree murder conviction of Addison Wakefield

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Supreme Court of Canada (SCOC) has ruled that the 2015 second degree murder conviction of Addison Nickoles Wakefield is not valid, and instead, has returned a verdict of manslaugh...

Olivia Thorington May 08, 2019 George Span's home north Lethbridge

Construction underway on new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre

WATERTON LAKES NP - After several years of planning, public engagement, engineering and design work, construction is now underway on the new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre. The $17.3 mill...

Olivia Thorington May 08, 2019 Artist's rendition of new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre

Lethbridge man charged with kidnapping, death threats to remain behind bars

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 54-year-old Lethbridge man facing six charges including assault causing bodily harm, kidnapping, threats causing death, intimidation and two counts of breach of conditions, will rem...

Olivia Thorington May 08, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Former Hutterite schoolmaster given conditional sentence for beating children with tree branches, belts and yard stick

LETHBRIDGE, AB - What was supposed to be a four-day trial in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge for a former Hutterite Schoolmaster, ended up with a notice of re-election filed for Provincial Court,...

Andrew Snook May 07, 2019 Waterton Bretheren Ministers and Elders leave Lethbridge Provincial Courthouse after Johan John Hofer's sentencing

Taste of Lethbridge raises over $55,000 for 5th on 5th Youth Services

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Exhibition Park's main pavilion was filled up Saturday night for the Taste of Lethbridge, which helped raise funds for 5th on 5th Youth Services. The event saw local restaurants and f...

Olivia Thorington May 07, 2019 5th on 5th Youth Services helps youth boost their skills and get into the workforce (Lethbridge News Now)

Two Coaldale men charged in extensive graffiti mischief

COALDALE -- Thanks to media releases and information from the public, RCMP have laid charges in a run of mischief in Coaldale last week that resulted in significant graffiti damage to numerous buildin...

Olivia Thorington May 06, 2019 Suspects identified over the weekend

Coaldale man faces fraud charges for ‘gifting circle’ scam

COALDALE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service has charged a Coaldale man in connection with what's called a 'gifting circle' scam. An investigation by the Economic Crimes Unit found that between September ...

Andrew Snook May 06, 2019

Staff at Lethbridge automotive shop beaten while on the job

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge business owner is upset, angry and fed up after two of his employees were beaten while on the job Wednesday morning at a local automotive shop.Mark Switzer has owned Swit...

May 03, 2019 Switzer Automotive, Stafford Drive North

$50,000 in stolen property recovered by Lethbridge Police

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 44-year-old man from Lethbridge has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of stolen property under $5,000 and possession of a controlled substance,...

May 02, 2019 Lethbridge Police Headquarters

Race season beginning and Indian Relay Race Invitational returning in July

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's shaping up to be another busy season at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club.The club announced the start of the racing season this weekend, as well as the Indian Relay Race Invitational...

May 02, 2019 Photo Credit: Rocky Mountain Turf Club