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Taber corn will likely arrive a little late this summer

TABER, AB - You might have to wait another few weeks before Taber corn is widely available. James Johnson, Owner and Operator of Johnson Fresh Farms and a board member of the Alberta Vegetable Growers...

Olivia Thorington Jul 19, 2019 Taber corn. (Lethbridge News Now)

Trudeau pushes trade pact in EU summit as France moves ahead on CETA

MONTREAL - Lawmakers in France began their ratification of the comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union and Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed one of the leaders of the 2...

Olivia Thorington Jul 19, 2019

Coaldale Pool to remain closed for rest of 2019

COALDALE, AB - UPDATE: Town of Coaldale turning to public to determine future of outdoor poolOriginal Story:Town council in Coaldale has voted to not re-open the swimming pool at all this year.This fo...

Jul 18, 2019 Coaldale pool. (Supplied by Town of Coaldale)

Firefighters respond to structure fire in West Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reports that a structure fire broke out on the 500 Block of Highlands Blvd West around 9:30 pm on Wednesday, July 17th.Personnel from four stati...

Jul 18, 2019 Fire truck. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge athletes competing at multi-sports games this summer

LETHBRIDGE, AB - More than two dozen athletes from Lethbridge will be or have been taking part in several multi-sports games throughout the summer. According to Susan Eymann, Executive Director of the...

Jul 18, 2019 Lethbridge Sport Council -Photo: courtesy Lethbridge Sport Council

Scrapie Disease, related to mad cow, found in two flocks of sheep in Alberta

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms some sheep in Alberta have been infected with scrapie, a fatal disease that affects the animals' nervous system.The federal agency's website says...

Jul 18, 2019 Sheep flock - photo credit to the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association

Alberta elections commissioner fines United Conservative leadership candidate

EDMONTON - One of the candidates in Alberta's 2017 United Conservative leadership race has been hit with $70,000 in fines for breaking fundraising rules.The penalties levied against Jeff Callaway by t...

Jul 18, 2019 Jeff Calloway election campaign photo

Ready, aim, fire! Replica cannon fired for first time at Fort Whoop-Up

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fort Whoop-Up celebrated an addition to its armory Thursday morning.A new replica cannon donated to the Lethbridge site was fired off for the first time. The piece is a replica of the...

Jul 18, 2019 Bill Peta of the Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club loading the cannon (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Food Banks grateful for donations from Seasons Retirement Communities

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A $2,000 donation made on Monday, July 15, by a group from the Seasons Retirement Communities, will enable the Lethbridge Food Bank to re-stock their shelves and continue to provide h...

Jul 18, 2019 Seasons Lethbridge donations (Photo Courtesy: Lethbridge Food Bank)

Minimum wage earners in Lethbridge need to work 50 hours/week to afford rent

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge is one of the country's most affordable cities to rent, but you still need to work more than a standard 40 hours to afford a two-bedroom apartment.A new report from the Can...

Jul 18, 2019 Apartments for rent sign. (Lethbridge News Now)