Post to Social

Conservatives sweep southern Alberta in federal election

LETHBRIDGE -- Although the numbers still need to be officially confirmed, it looks as though all four of southern Alberta's Conservatives incumbents will be re-elected.In Lethbridge, Incumbent Rachael...

Oct 22, 2019 Lethbridge Conservative candidate Rachael Harder at her election night headquarters. (Lethbridge News Now)

Election 2019 stand-out elements

LETHBRIDGE -- In terms of voter turns out, it wasn't the worst Canada has seen - 64.9 percent.The Liberals have won another election but, this time, it is a minority and it will come with conflict, wi...

Oct 22, 2019 2019 Elections Stand-outs

Alberta, Saskatchewan go Tory Blue, face challenges with Liberal minority

EDMONTON -- Alberta and Saskatchewan were painted a solid Conservative blue on Monday, but leaders must now wrap their heads around getting resources to market with a Liberal minority government in Ot...

Oct 21, 2019 Alberta Saskatchewan tinted blue -- The Canadian Press

Motz wins in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner

MEDICINE HAT - Glen Motz is going back to Ottawa.The Conservative Party candidate is the winner in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding. It will be Motz's second term as Member of Parliament. He wa...

Oct 21, 2019 Glem Motz -- CHAT News

Shields re-elected in Bow River riding

BROOKS - Martin Shields will once again represent residents of the Bow River riding.In the 2015 federal election, the former Mayor of Brooks won with 77 per cent of the vote.Liberal candidate Margaret...

Oct 21, 2019 Martin Shields - Conservative Party of Canada

Dallas Smith and Dean Brody - Friends Don’t Let Friends Tour Alone Tour

LETHBRIDGE -- For those who had already voted on Monday (Oct 21) night and didn't want to sit around waiting for the election numbers to roll in, there was exceptional entertainment at the Enmax. Afte...

Oct 21, 2019 Megan Pierson with Dallas Smith and Dean Brody

City Council to consider increase in on-street parking rates and fines

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Issues Committee gave the go-ahead at Monday's meeting (Oct. 21), for City Council to consider proposed increases to on-street city parking rates and fines at an upcomin...

Oct 21, 2019 Lethbridge Parking Meter (Lethbridge News Now)

More beef products recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Whole Foods is the latest grocery chain affected by a recall of hundreds of beef and veal products across Canada due to possible E. coli contamination.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ad...

Oct 21, 2019 Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd - The Canadian Press

Lethbridge marks Waste Reduction Week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - This week is being used to spread awareness on waste reduction.Lethbridge is one of many communities taking part in Waste Reduction Week (WRW). The initiative runs from today, October...

Oct 21, 2019 A Lethbridge News Now file photo of a City of Lethbridge recycling bin (Lethbridge News Now)

Man reportedly kidnapped in Lethbridge Sunday night

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE (2:55 pm): Lethbridge Police are still looking for the kidnapping suspect.In the McDonald's parking lot on 444 Mayor Magrath Drive North around midnight, a man was in his vehic...

Oct 21, 2019 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)