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Jason Goodstriker, First Nations leader and Fair Deal panel member, passes away

AIRDRIE- The province's Fair Deal Panel cancelled its scheduled town hall event in Airdrie Thursday evening due to the death of one of the panel members.It was announced on Thursday that Jason Goodstr...

Jan 17, 2020 Jason Goodstriker is pictured with Premier Jason Kenney. Goodstriker, a member of the province's Fair Deal Panel, has passed away (Twitter: @jkenney)

Lethbridge Police rewarding good behaviour with free hot/cold drinks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Good deeds deserve good rewards.Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), Crime Stoppers, and Circle K are teaming up to bring Operation Heat/Freeze to the city."It's just a good way for us to...

Jan 17, 2020 Members of Lethbridge Police Service, Crime Stoppers, and Circle K launch Operation Heat/Freeze. (Lethbridge News Now)

Proper disposal of utmost importance at Lethbridge’s Waste and Recycling Centre

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Safe to say it's important to double check what you're tossing into your blue cart. Steve Rozee, manager of Lethbridge's Waste and Recycling Centre, says they see examples of improper...

Olivia Thorington Jan 17, 2020 Some of the unwanted items found at the MRF and in the landfill at the Waste and Recycling Centre (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta broke its all-time energy consumption record Tuesday night

EDMONTON, AB - More energy was used in Alberta on the night of Tuesday, January 14th than at any other time in history.According to Energy Rates, 11,698 MWH were consumed, surpassing the 2018 record b...

Jan 17, 2020 Transmission lines in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS arrest man wanted in sexual assault of a 15-year-old

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: LPS has confirmed that Adrian Jermias Peraza has been arrested on a warrant for sexual assault and sexual interference. "Police thank the public for their assistance."Original...

Jan 17, 2020 18-year-old Adrian Jermias Peraza. (Submitted by Lethbridge Police Service)

Lethbridge man sentenced for sexual contact with a child

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man from Lethbridge will spend 90 days in jail, serve two years of probation intermittently, and face numerous terms and restrictions following an incident with his step-granddaught...

Jan 17, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

Pronghorns women’s hockey club announces two new players for 2020-2021 season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Pronghorns women's hockey team has announced the signing of Abby and Alli Soyko as they build towards the 2020-2021 season.The twins currently play for the Northern Alb...

Jan 17, 2020 Photo courtesy the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Athletics and Recreation

U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Preview: January 17-19, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's a busy weekend for Lethbridge College and U of L sports teams. Of note is the Canada West 7's Series Tournament for the U of L women's rugby team in Edmonton. Here's a preview of...

Jan 17, 2020

Taber Police pleased at numbers for holiday check stops

TABER, AB - Over the holiday season, Taber Police Service stopped a total of 479 vehicles, issuing some form of violation to approximately 6.5% of drivers.Chief Graham Abela has released statistics fo...

Jan 17, 2020 Taber Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge hires consulting firm to liaise with provincial government

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge city council hopes to get better results in their advocacy to the province than they have seen lately.Just this week, the city announced that the province denied two of the...

Jan 17, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)