Category Archives: What’s Happening
Construction underway on new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
WATERTON LAKES NP - After several years of planning, public engagement, engineering and design work, construction is now underway on the new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre. The $17.3 mill...
May 08, 2019 Artist's rendition of new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
Former Hutterite schoolmaster given conditional sentence for beating children with tree branches, belts and yard stick
LETHBRIDGE, AB - What was supposed to be a four-day trial in Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge for a former Hutterite Schoolmaster, ended up with a notice of re-election filed for Provincial Court,...
May 07, 2019 Waterton Bretheren Ministers and Elders leave Lethbridge Provincial Courthouse after Johan John Hofer's sentencing
Taste of Lethbridge raises over $55,000 for 5th on 5th Youth Services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Exhibition Park's main pavilion was filled up Saturday night for the Taste of Lethbridge, which helped raise funds for 5th on 5th Youth Services. The event saw local restaurants and f...
May 07, 2019 5th on 5th Youth Services helps youth boost their skills and get into the workforce (Lethbridge News Now)
Headed for the top: competitive climbing growing as a sport in Lethbridge and around the world
LETHBRIDGE, AB - What you may remember as a past time or something that made for a great birthday party is now less than a year away from becoming an Olympic sport. Indoor and competitive rock climbin...
May 06, 2019 Photo Credit: Mark Moland
Peace and tranquility: Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opens for the season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Lethbridge's most famous landmarks opens today, May 3.Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is now open for residents and visitors to the city. The Winter Light Festival wrap-up season wa...
May 03, 2019 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden opens for the season Friday, May 3 (Lethbridge News Now)
The Watch hits the streets in downtown Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the new programs that the Lethbridge Police Service is rolling out to help deal with the drug crisis in downtown is now patrolling the streets. Members of The Watch have comple...
May 01, 2019 Photo Credit: LPS
RCMP in Fort Macleod looking for suspects in theft from local car wash
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Fort Macleod RCMP are looking for the public's help to identify a suspect following a theft from the BCD Carwash on 13 Street. Police say on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. t...
Apr 30, 2019 Photo Credit: Fort Macleod RCMP
Lethbridge Police seize more than $60,000 worth of drugs after traffic stop
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local police have charged two people following a routine traffic spot where police seized more than $60,000 worth of drugs. According to police, a Chevrolet Silverado truck was stoppe...
Apr 30, 2019 Photo Credit: Lethbridge Police
Heart of Our City committee report shows positive signs for downtown amid a changing landscape
LETHBRIDGE, AB - With new supports from City Council, and a plan to modernize their master plan in the fall, the Heart of Our City Committee presented a positive outlook on the future for the downtown...
Apr 30, 2019 Downtown Lethbridge
One small spark can create a blaze
TABER, AB - One might think that the rain and flurries in the local forecast means there's a lesser chance of a fire starting up, but that's not necessarily the case, according to Brian Schafer. Schaf...
Apr 26, 2019 Regional Fire Chief of the M.D. of Taber, Brian Schafer. Photo credit: GTA Photography