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War Amps plays a huge part in Lethbridge teen’s life

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Shelby Smith was born a right-hand amputee and she says the War Amps has made a significant impact on her life.The 18-year-old from Lethbridge serves as a PLAYSAFE Ambassador for the ...

Jul 15, 2019 Shelby Smith, pictured in 2008 (left) at the 2008 Westerner Days parade and at the 2019 Calgary Stampede parade (right). Photo credit: Leah Cameron, the War Amps

Lethbridge resident named winner of $20,000 home renovation contest

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A mother of two in Lethbridge kick-started her week on a high note.Katie Taylor was named the winner of the $20,000 Home Renovation Giveaway by the Building Industry & Land Develo...

Jul 15, 2019 Katie Taylor (holding sign) along with contest donors and members of BILD Lethbridge (Lethbridge News Now)

Town of Coaldale launches public consultation plans for multi-use recreation facility

COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale will once again be turning to the public to help in developing plans for their new rec centre.It is being built to coincide with the new high school on the northwes...

Jul 15, 2019 Town of Coaldale building. (Lethbridge News Now)

Elsie’s House - a compassionate response to women in need

LETHBRIDGE -- Elsie Alexander lived in Lethbridge from 1972 until 2007, tirelessly supporting the rights of women and children. She served on various committees and boards, helping in every way she co...

Andrew Snook Jul 12, 2019 Elsie's House logo

Lethbridge in a "buyer's market" in 2019

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge and District Association of Realtors (LADAR) says things continue to look up for the city's housing market.Executive Officer Cathy Maxwell says the average home price i...

Jul 12, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Lawyer picks apart meningitis being the "most likely" cause of Ezekiel Stephan's death

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The attorney for Collet Stephan cross examined Dr. Bamidele Adeagbo, the coroner who was leading the investigation into the death of 19-month-old Ezekiel.Although he now works out of ...

Jul 12, 2019 David and Collet Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

Nominations open for Lethbridge's Business of the Year Awards

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you know of a truly exceptional business in Lethbridge, you can nominate them for an award through the Chamber of Commerce."Every year, the Chamber recognizes the contributions of ...

Jul 11, 2019 Business of the Year Award image. (Supplied by Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce)

Coroner who investigated Ezekiel Stephan's death becomes visibly frustrated in court

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Dr. Bamidele Adeagbo appeared in the Lethbridge court house via video Thursday for the second of his three-day schedule. He was the coroner who looked into 19-month-old Ezekiel Stepha...

Olivia Thorington Jul 11, 2019 David and Collet Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

City offering free cart size exchanges starting July 12

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents can request a different blue and/or black cart size for their recycling starting tomorrow, July 12.The City said the exchange will be free of charge and available from the 1...

Jul 11, 2019 Photo: Lethbridge News Now

Provincial funding for $11.2-million rehabilitative housing project in Lethbridge "under review"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Any change in provincial governments inevitably means that all previously-promised cheques are no longer a guarantee.Back in December 2018, the Alberta NDP announced $1.6-million for ...

Jul 10, 2019 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)