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No charges laid in pedestrian collision

LETHBRIDGE -- City police are cautioning pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings and obey traffic control devices.During the noon hour on Wednesday (Nov 13), officers were dispatched to a collis...

Nov 14, 2019 LPSCruiser - LNN

Province makes changes to cannabis facility taxation

EDMONTON -There will be changes to how cannabis facilities will be taxed starting next year.Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced Wednesday morning that cannabis facilities in Alberta ...

Nov 13, 2019 Cannabis - File Photo

Alberta Premier tells BQ leader to “pick a lane”

CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet needs to "pick a lane."Kenney reacted in Calgary to comments the national separatist-party leader made after a ...

Nov 13, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney -- The Canadian Press

Lethbridge players to compete at Junior Roller Derby World Cup in 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Names like "TNT," "Pay the Pain," and "Superfly" might sound intimidating, but as members of the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild, it's considered par for the course. The group is home t...

Nov 13, 2019 Six Lethbridge teens will compete in the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in 2020

Lethbridge named one of Western Canada's best cities to invest in property

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Western Investor has compiled its annual selection of five cities in Western Canada that are great opportunities for property investments.Lethbridge was the only Albertan community to...

Nov 13, 2019 An aerial view of Downtown Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Rent in Lethbridge remains among Canada's most affordable

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Out of 36 Canadian cities analyzed, Lethbridge is the third most affordable to rent.That is according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Con...

Nov 13, 2019 Apartments for rent sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

No additional jail time for man who assaulted Switzer Automotive employees

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 24-year-old man charged in connection with two assaults on employees at Switzer Automotive last May, has been handed a global sentence of 90 days, but will not serve any additional ...

Nov 13, 2019 Switzer Automotive in Lethbridge

Pedestrian overpass to be built along Hwy 3 / Scenic Drive South in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has confirmed funding for a new pedestrian overpass in the city that will increase safety for those who walk or bike.LNN reported Tuesday on several highway-...

Nov 13, 2019 The tentative location of the Highway 3 pedestrian overpass in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Man charged following high-risk incident in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 41-year-old man has been charged following what was described as a high-risk incident late Tuesday night that escalated into Wednesday morning.LPS said that on Nov. 12 they responde...

Nov 13, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

Over 300 dogs competing at Obedience and Conformation Shows in Lethbridge this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the largest-ever groups of K-9 competitors will be part of a dog show hosted by the Lethbridge and District Kennel Club.Promotions Manager Evelyn Sera says, for each of the eve...

Nov 13, 2019 The Best Puppy in Group for 2017. (Supplied by Lethbridge and District Kennel Club)