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Real-to-scale solar system models to be spread around Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Astronomy Society believes their latest project will provide great educational values and recreational opportunities to the city.President Tom Anderson wants to install...

Dec 11, 2019 The dome of the downtown clock tower would be "the sun" in the solar system project. (Lethbridge News Now)

"Critical failure" in Coaldale pool to be fixed while council decides on long-term solution

COALDALE, AB - The people of Coaldale will be able to swim in the outdoor pool again.In early July, staff found a "critical failure" in the pool's filtration system, which forced the Town to shut it d...

Dec 11, 2019 The entrance to the Coaldale Outdoor Pool. (Lethbridge News Now)

Calgary teacher cuts can be averted, but provincial audit, review going ahead

CALGARY - The Alberta government is moving ahead with a financial audit and governance review of the Calgary Board of Education even though it appears hundreds of teacher layoffs can be averted.A spok...

Dec 10, 2019 Alberta Legislature -- LNN

Alberta eyes more operating rooms, contracts with private clinics for surgeries

CALGARY - Alberta's health minister is aiming to make the province a national leader on meeting wait-time targets by building more operating rooms and using more private clinics.Tyler Shandro says the...

Dec 10, 2019 Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro (right) announces the Alberta Surgical Wait Times Initiative at the Southern Alberta Eye Center, with Dr. Geoff Williams (left), Dr. Amin Kherani and eye patient Stan Grad (seated).

Lethbridge City Manager Bramwell Strain resigns

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After less than a year and a half in Lethbridge, City Manager Bramwell Strain has handed in his resignation "due to personal circumstances." He will remain on the job until Jan. 13, 2...

Dec 10, 2019 Lethbridge City Manager Bramwell Strain

Intox centre and renovations to Lethbridge Shelter approved

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council and the Government of Alberta are working together on building an intox centre at the homeless shelter.It falls under the province's health jurisdiction, so th...

Dec 10, 2019 Lethbridge Shelter & Resource Centre. (Lethbridge News Now)

Suspect wanted in Pincher Creek armed robbery

PINCHER CREEK, AB - Pincher Creek RCMP are asking for your help in finding a man suspected in a robbery at knifepoint.RCMP were called to the Great Canadian Liquor Store on 838 Main Street at 6:00 pm ...

Dec 10, 2019 An image from video surveillance footage of the suspect. (Supplied by Pincher Creek RCMP)

Local restaurateur gives Water Tower Grill another chance at success

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's not the end for The Water Tower Grill & Bar in Lethbridge. Back in October, it was announced that the restaurant would be closing. Its future was unknown. That was until Ram ...

Dec 10, 2019 Inside the Water Tower Grill & Bar (Lethbridge News Now)

Possible resolution ahead in Douglas Bagnall case

LETHBRIDGE, AB - There could be a resolution ahead, in the case involving a 63-year-old Lethbridge man charged with several drinking driving related offences. An agent for Douglas Bagnall's Edmonton a...

Dec 10, 2019 Barney Provost's widow Kristy (L), and family members

Lethbridge Council approves $1.6-million for Downtown Clean and Safe Strategy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council is allocating significant amounts of money to make the downtown core more clean and safe.It includes a total of $1,684,000 over the next three years.With the a...

Dec 10, 2019 The view of downtown Lethbridge from CASA in December 2019. (Lethbridge News Now)