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Three from Lethbridge facing drug trafficking charges in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Three people from Lethbridge are facing multiple charges in Medicine Hat following an investigation into alleged methamphetamine trafficking last week.According to a release from th...
Apr 23, 2019 Photo Credit: CHAT TV

New study suggests oilsands greenhouse gas emissions underestimated
New federal research suggests greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta's oilsands may be significantly higher than industry reports. In a study published Tuesday, Environment Canada scientists say four m...
Apr 23, 2019

Child from Hutterite colony accidentally shot with .22 caliber pistol
PINCHER CREEK, AB - An 11-year-old child has been transported to Calgary Children's Hospital, after being accidentally shot this morning. Pincher Creek RCMP say around 11:30 a.m. (April 22), they, alo...
Apr 22, 2019 RCMP

Parks Canada releases details of search for climbers killed in Banff avalanche
EDMONTON - Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. American Jess Roskel...
Apr 22, 2019

Lethbridge citizens named to Premier Designate Jason Kenney's senior staff
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Premier-designate Jason Kenney has announced the members of his senior staff, and included in the list of just five, are two people from Lethbridge.Jamie Huckabay will be Kenney's Chi...
Apr 22, 2019 L to R: Jamie Huckabay, David Knight Legg - Photos Courtesy of Twitter

Kings of the Hill: Lethbridge firefighters double up as pro Enduro racers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Not only do Jason Schrage and Bret Fazzio serve the people of Lethbridge as firefighters, they're also pro enduro racers. Enduro pits riders against one another in dirt bike races thr...
Apr 21, 2019 Jason Schrage (left) and Bret Fazzio (Lethbridge News Now)

Grizzly bears vs. black bears: what’s the difference? They’re both bruins
WATERTON, AB - Bear season is upon us, so it's important to be aware and know your surroundings to avoid a conflict with wildlife.That's according to Barb Johnston, a wildlife biologist for Waterton L...
Apr 20, 2019 A grizzly bear is pictured on the left and a black bear on the right

Final election polling results give Lethbridge-West to Phillips by small margin
LETHBRIDGE -- All of the outstanding provincial election polls, including the "Advance Poll vote anywhere" numbers have now been counted by Elections Alberta.Shannon Phillips is the first New Democrat...
Apr 19, 2019 LethbridgeNewsNOW

Taber's St. Patrick Elementary School wins $20,000 in "Superpower Your School" grant
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ten eco-conscious schools across Canada, including Taber's St. Patrick Elementary School, have been chosen by Staples Canada and national charity, Earth Day Canada to receive $20,000 ...
Apr 19, 2019 St. Patrick School winners Photo Courtesy: David Rossiter and St. Patrick Elementary

MRU's Duane Bratt not surprised by UCP victory in provincial election
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans made a clear choice when they elected a United Conservative majority government in this week's provincial election, and what it means going forward was the topic of discussi...
Apr 18, 2019