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Lethbridge Synchrobelles win silver at Canadian Prairie Championships
REGINA, SK - Lethbridge athletes made Southern Alberta proud with a strong performance in Regina over the last few days.The Lethbridge Synchrobelles Synchronized Swimming Club competed at the Canadian...
May 06, 2019 Photo courtesy of Megan Shapka, Lethbridge ynchrobelles Synchronized Swimming Club

SpaceX shipment reaches space station after weekend launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station following a weekend launch. The Dragon capsule reached the orbiting complex Monday, delivering 5,500 pounds (2,5...
May 06, 2019

Sex assault trial to continue in June
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A four-day sex assault trial in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge has been adjourned for more than a month, after the Crown concluded its case Thursday, May 2. A 75-year-old man fr...
May 03, 2019 Court of Queen's Bench

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

Wide range of farmland prices across Alberta in 2018
LETHBRIDGE -- A new report from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) found the average value of Canadian farmland rose nearly seven per cent last year.But the agricultural lender says that growth rate is likely t...
May 03, 2019 LethbridgeNewsNOW.com

Women turned away from underfunded shelters: new national report
OTTAWA - Women who are victims of violence are being turned away from shelters across Canada due to a chronic lack of resources and funding, according to two new national studies, including one by the...
May 03, 2019

Alberta Hockey Peewee Prospects Cup coming to Lethbridge, volunteers needed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2019 Alberta Hockey Peewee Prospects Cup is looking for volunteers. The event is scheduled for May 8 through 12 in Lethbridge. There are multiple volunteer positions available, in...
May 03, 2019 The 2019 Hockey Alberta Peewee Prospects Cup is in Lethbridge this month (Photo: Hockey Alberta on Facebook)

Peace and tranquility: Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opens for the season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Lethbridge's most famous landmarks opens today, May 3.Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is now open for residents and visitors to the city. The Winter Light Festival wrap-up season wa...
May 03, 2019 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opens for the season Friday, May 3 (Lethbridge News Now)

$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

Hurricanes swing multiple deals in WHL Bantam Draft, and come away with nine selections and two additional players
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes finished the 2019 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Red Deer with a total of nine selections, including five forwards, three defensemen and one goaltende...
May 02, 2019 Photo Credit: Lethbridge Hurricanes