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Massage therapist pleads not guilty to sexual assault

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 53-year-old Lethbridge massage therapist, charged with one count of sexual assault, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his arraignment in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge Monda...

Aug 12, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News NOW)

Renovations continue at several Lethbridge schools ahead of new year

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When students arrive at school on September 3rd, they can expect to see a series of newly-finished renovations.Lethbrdige School District No. 51 says they are working to complete a "l...

Aug 12, 2019 One of the renovated classrooms at Senator Buchanan Elementary School. (Supplied by Lethbridge School District No. 51)

Study finds growing number of newcomers and refugees ending up homeless in Canada

OTTAWA - A growing number of newcomers to Canada are ending up in shelters or are finding themselves homeless, newly released government figures show.Two new reports released this week by Employment a...

Aug 12, 2019 Homeless refugees in Canada - The Canadian Press

Lethbridge Public Library celebrating 100th anniversary this week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's a major milestone for the city's largest library.There will be two celebrations, one on Wednesday, August 14th and one on Saturday the 17th.Wednesday is the official anniversary ...

Aug 11, 2019 Lethbridge Public Library. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Bulls defeat Medicine Hat Mavericks - move on play Okotoks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As a light rain began pouring down at Spitz Stadium, Sal Rodriguez inched closer to the outfield gate.But, he couldn't bring himself to walk off the field for the final time.A new cha...

Aug 11, 2019 Mavericks Sal Rodriguez finds it hard to leave the field - Scott Roblin

New book addresses stereotypes surrounding millennials

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A multitude of stereotypes surround millennials, with some saying the generation is entitled and narcissistic.But, just how many of those stereotypes are true? That's part of the basi...

Aug 11, 2019 Photo courtesy: University of Lethbridge

22 confirmed tornadoes across Alberta so far this year

LETHBRIDGE -- In what has been the busiest tornado season in the past 20 years across the Wildrose province, as a report from Environment Canada shows that 22 tornadoes have touched down so far in 201...

Aug 10, 2019 July 14 tornado near Crossfield (Photo: Kyle Brittain)

Drop’n Beats music program gives at-risk youth a safe place to collaborate

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The goal is to create an environment of collaboration.The non-profit Drop'n Beats program operates out of the McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association and is a rebrand o...

Aug 10, 2019 Casey Ling (left) and Jayme Firstrider in the Drop'n Beats studio (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge, Coaldale, Pincher Creek athletes competing at Western Canada Summer Games this weekend

SWIFT CURRENT, SK - The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games are underway and more than 1,700 people from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the territories are joining are taking part.This includes 341...

Aug 09, 2019 The opening ceremony for the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games. (Supplied by City of Swift Current)

Robert John Sheppard Sentenced to six years in prison in connection with west Lethbridge shooting

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 34-year-old Lethbridge man, convicted of eight offences, including discharging a firearm at a person with the intent to wound, maim or disfigure, carrying a concealed weapon, pointi...

Aug 09, 2019 Lethbridge Courthouse (Lethbridge News NOW)