Category Archives: Post to Social
Friendship Bench installed at Lethbridge College
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College has unveiled a new bench on its campus.But the yellow bench located in the Andrews Building has a special meaning, promoting the message "yellow is for hello". The ...
Jan 30, 2020 (L to R) Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College President and CEO; Sam Fiorella, Lucas Fiorella Friendship Bench founder; Dr. Samantha Lenci, Lethbridge College Provost and Vice President Academic; Dr. Jeanine Webber, Dean of the Centre for Justice and Human Services (Photo courtesy Paul Kingsmith, Lethbridge College)
Woman arrested in Taber after alleged stabbing
TABER, AB - A woman is behind bars after a reported incident early Wednesday (Jan. 29) morning.Taber Police Service was called to a home on the 5900 block of 54 Street at approximately 5:30 am.Officer...
Jan 29, 2020 Taber police car. (Lethbridge News Now)
Alberta curriculum review urges focus on basic learning, standardized tests
CALGARY - Alberta's education minister is endorsing a panel report that recommends school children learn all views about climate change along with the value of the province's oil and gas sector.Adrian...
Jan 29, 2020 Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Curriculum Advisory Panel Member Dr. Glenn Feltham with students from St. Marguerite School in Calgary
Fort Macleod considering "Trap Neuter Return cat program" to prevent overpopulation
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Cats are crowding the community of Fort Macleod, and the town is looking to do something about it.Town Council voted this week to proceed with public engagement on a Trap Neuter Ret...
Jan 29, 2020 (Supplied by Pixabay)
Survey: Most Lethbridge businesses report growth, but labour challenges remain
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new study conducted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Lethbridge is showing positive results for many local businesses.143 businesses were surveyed last...
Jan 29, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Coaldale investing heavily in infrastructure while not raising residential property taxes
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale has laid out its plans for the next few years.Back in December 2019, council approved the 2020/2022 Operating Budget, while voting to adopt the 2020-2024 Capital Pl...
Jan 29, 2020 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Over $30K worth of drugs seized in Medicine Hat by ALERT
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Three people from Medicine Hat have been arrested and face drug charges after more than $30,000 worth of drugs were seized by an ALERT investigation in Medicine Hat.The two-month in...
Jan 29, 2020 Drugs seized (photo courtesy of ALERT)
Man caught red handed arrested by police
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 20-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged with robbery.LPS says the man was arrested at the scene of the crime early Wednesday morning, January 29. At around 2:30 a.m., police say...
Jan 29, 2020 Lethbridge News Now file photo of an LPS cruiser
Lethbridge residents featured in LGBTQ2+ show focused on conversion therapy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three Lethbridge residents have shared their stories in a locally-produced docu-series focused on the LGBTQ2+ community in southern Alberta.The three-part Telus Originals series, Smal...
Jan 29, 2020 Small Town Queer can be seen on YouTube as well as Telus Optik TV (Photo provided by Tiffani Lee)
Lethbridge Police investigate source of bomb threat believed to be a hoax
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Thousands of students and staff were evacuated from the Lethbridge College campus just before 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28.Inspector Jason Dobirstein with Lethbridge Police Service ...
Jan 28, 2020 Lethbridge Police Inspector Jason Dobirstein