What’s Happening

City of Lethbridge to propose becoming prototype for provincial drug strategy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Mayor Chris Spearman is set to speak with officials from Alberta's Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions in a closed meeting Wednesday. The topic of discussion will center around t...

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

Canada's largest municipal rooftop solar system now operational in Airdrie

AIRDRIE, AB - 3,800 solar panels have been installed on top of Airdrie's Genesis Place Recreation Centre.It is expected to meet up to 30% of the facility's energy needs and will reduce their annual op...

Jul 10, 2019 Solar panels on top of Airdrie's Genesis Place Recreation Centre. (Supplied by City of Airdrie)

Man found dead in Spring Hill Canal in Brooks

BROOKS, AB - Brooks RCMP are investigating after finding the body of a man in the water.Around 7:00 am on Tuesday, July 9th, the man was found in the Spring Hill Canal while members of the fire depart...

Jul 09, 2019 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Police Chief excited about new opportunity

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After September 30, Rob Davis will no longer be the Lethbridge Police Service's chief.On Monday, July 8, Davis announced his resignation. He's overseen the department since January 20...

Jul 09, 2019 LPS Chief Rob Davis' last day with the department will be September 30 (Lethbridge News Now)

Judge and lawyers spar over admissible evidence in Stephan trial

LETHBRIDGE, AB - David and Collet Stephan were back in court Tuesday and called two witnesses who both appeared via video separately. The Stephans are each charged with one count of failing to provide...

Jul 09, 2019 Collet and David Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)

Town of Coaldale grows to 8,691 residents

Coaldale, AB - The official results of the 2019 census in Coaldale have come out.As of April 1st, 2019, there are now 8,691 people living in the community, which marks an increase of 5.79% from last y...

Jul 08, 2019 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Replica cannon donated to Fort Whoop-Up

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A community donation is adding to the experience at Fort Whoop-Up.The historical tourist site has received a new replica of the cannon that was originally stationed at the fort in the...

Jul 08, 2019 Fort Whoop-Up has received a new fireable cannon (Lethbridge News Now)

Collision near Cardston results in two deaths

Cardston, AB - Just before midnight on Wednesday, July 3rd, Cardston RCMP attended a collision northeast of the town on Highway 5.According to the investigation of the attending officers, a south-boun...

Jul 08, 2019 RCMP logo. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta Government claims it reduced taxes more than any other in a single legislative session

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is making a powerful statement about the level of tax cuts it has provided Albertans in its first few months in office.Premier Jason Kenney says the largest ...

Jul 05, 2019 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney (Supplied by Canadian Press)

Exhibition Park finalizing policies for cannabis consumption at Whoop Up Days

LETHBRIDGE, AB - There is only about a month and a half before Lethbridge's largest annual festival gets underway and organizers are working on a few new key policies.Namely, the recreational consumpt...

Jul 05, 2019 Whoop Up Days. (Lethbridge News Now)