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Resolution expected in Douglas Bagnall case this spring

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 63-year-old man charged in the death of a 42-year-old Pikanii Band Councillor, educator, and sobriety advocate, will likely have his case resolved later this spring; nearly two year...

Jan 13, 2020 Members of the Provost family outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse in early 2019

Taber men arrested on drugs, weapons, and property-related charges

TABER, AB - Taber Police Service (TPS) have arrested two local men on a wide range of charges.They were called to a home in the community where a break and enter was reportedly taking place.According ...

Jan 13, 2020 Taber Police Service vehicles. (Supplied by Taber Police Service)

Province denies City of Lethbridge's request for dedicated SCAN unit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says it was disappointing to learn that the city will not be getting its own Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit.SCAN is part of the Alber...

Jan 13, 2020 A drug house on Assiniboia Way in Lethbridge that was shut down by SCAN in January 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Sergeant featured in CBC’s “The Detectives” looking forward to episode premiere

LETHBRIDGE, AB - This week's episode of the CBC series The Detectives focuses on a Lethbridge homicide case - the 2016 murder of Irene Carter.The 78-year-old's adopted daughter, Lisa Freihaut, was fou...

Jan 13, 2020 Sergeant Ryan Stef speaks to media on Monday, January 13 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

$50,000 worth of drugs seized by LPS, suspect faces 52 charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 23-year-old man from Calgary is facing 52 charges after being apprehended by Lethbridge Police Service (LPS).Just before 1:00 am on Saturday, January 11th, police were called to the...

Jan 13, 2020 The drugs seized by LPS. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Taber rallying support for Kraft Hockeyville 2020

TABER, AB - Communities across the country are coming together to try to secure the grand prize in this year's Kraft Hockeyville contest.The winning town will get to host an NHL game and receive $250,...

Jan 13, 2020 Taber Ice Arena. (Photo submitted to Kraft Hockeyville by Dawn P.)

U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Recap: January 10-12, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College Kodiaks returned to their respective courts this weekend, while the U of L Pronghorns hockey and basketball teams were in action.LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE KODIAKSThe men's...

Jan 13, 2020

Influenza still an issue in the region, Medical Health Officer says

LETHBRIDGE, AB - What's unique about this year is that southern Alberta has three strains of influenza circling around the region.That's according to Dr. Vivien Suttorp, the Lead Medical Health Office...

Jan 12, 2020 The Lethbridge office of Alberta Health Services (Lethbridge News Now)

Canes earn resounding 7-2 win over Swift Current

LETHBRIDGE -- With the first win of the New Year notched on their sticks during Friday's night's 4-2 romp over the Hitmen, the Hurricanes were looking for another win Saturday (Jan 11) night when they...

Jan 12, 2020 Hurricane jersey - LNN

Fairmont Hot Springs shut down – Now, Radium Hot Springs also closed

East Kootenays - First it was Fairmont Hot Springs - now, it appears Radium Hot Springs also has issues and has been forced to close.On Thursday (Jan 9), visitors to the East Kootenays became concerne...

Jan 11, 2020 Radium Hot Springs pool -- LethbridgeNewsNOW