Category Archives: Post to Social

Lethbridge Police say alleged assault in Galt Gardens drug-related
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Two Lethbridge men man have both been charged with aggravated assault and robbery, in connection with an incident at Galt Gardens on Friday, Dec. 6.Lethbridge Police say around 8:30 a....
Dec 09, 2019 Blood found at the scene of an alleged assault in Galt Gardens Friday, Dec. 6

Judge and jury trial granted to former youth respite worker facing 9 sex- related charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A five-day trial originally scheduled to begin Monday, Dec. 9 for a former youth respite worker, will not go ahead as planned. Instead, Court of Queen's Bench Justice Johnna Kubik rul...
Dec 09, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse

Melvina Brave Rock named winner of reconciliation art project
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's another step towards reconciliation. The winners of the #YQL Expressions of Reconciliation competition were recognized at CASA Monday morning. The contest was a joint effort orga...
Dec 09, 2019 Brave Rock (centre at podium) receiving her winner's certificate at CASA on Dec. 9, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge College and U of L receive funding to continue mental health programs
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While post-secondary institutions were hit hard by the latest provincial budget, students struggling with mental health can rest assured that they can still get the support they need....
Dec 09, 2019 Lethbridge College (left) and the University of Lethbridge (right). (Supplied by Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge)

Charges laid in stabbing of 16-year-old in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Five people have been charged following a stabbing in Lethbridge last week.On Thursday, December 5 at around 11:30 p.m., police say a resident heard "a commotion" in the alley along t...
Dec 09, 2019 LPS Inspector Pete Christos speaking to media about the incident. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge volunteer receives provincial award
EDMONTON, AB - Knud Petersen is one of six to receive a 2019 Stars of Alberta Volunteer award.The Lethbridge resident was recognized in the senior category. Petersen has worked hard for many years in ...
Dec 09, 2019 Petersen (first from left) with the other award recipients and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer (Photo supplied by the Government of Alberta)

CP Holiday Train tours southern Alberta Tuesday and Wednesday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The country's most festive locomotive is making its way through the region this week. It offers beautiful holiday displays, live music, and a fundraiser for food banks across Canada. ...
Dec 09, 2019 CP Holiday Train. (Supplied by CP Rail)

Kenney and cabinet ministers in Ottawa to meet federal counterparts
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and eight of his cabinet ministers will be in Ottawa today as part of a trip to meet their federal counterparts. Kenney will speak at the Canadian Club this after...
Dec 09, 2019

Information needed on wanted man facing attempted murder charge
Blood Reserve - UPDATE: Tuesday, Dec. 10 - RCMP say 29-year-old Kyle Lewis Crow Chief has been located in Edmonton. He was arrested without incident. The investigation by the Major Crimes Unit is cont...
Dec 09, 2019 Kyle Lewis Crow Chief - Supplied by RCMP

SpaceX launches beer malt, caring robot and ‘mighty mice’
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla- SpaceX launched a 3-ton shipment to the International Space Station on Thursday, including "mighty mice" for a muscle study, a robot sensitive to astronauts' emotions and a miniat...
Dec 08, 2019 SpaceX rocket -- Associated Press