Lethbridge Police are investigating an aggravated assault outside a downtown night club.On Sunday, December 22, 2024 just before 5:00 a.m., an officer patrolling along the 200 block of 13 Street South heard someone calling for help and located a 24-year-old male on the ground in medical distress.Police say the victim h...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are investigating a motorcycle collision that led to the death of a 36-year-old man.On December 23, 2024 just after 8:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV along the 4800 block of 24 Avenue South.An investigation was launched, a...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - During the third week of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, Lethbridge Police checked 450 drivers and removed three impaired drivers from the road.The campaign is running throughout December and into the new year, and aims to apprehend impaired drivers and make the roads safer.In addition, three...

Sophie Filion says she organized a protest in front of Premier Danielle Smith's constituency office Monday to speak out against a contentious coal mine project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains."I've heard that a lot of people here are upset and so I figured maybe we can just get a group of people toget...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help locating a pair of suspects.During the early morning hours of Saturday, December 21, 2024, police say the glass door at Bridge Bud Supply on Mic Mac Boulevard West was found to be broken. The person believed to be responsible was unsuccessful in gaining access...

Lethbridge Member of Parliament (MP) Rachael Thomas is expecting a big year in 2025, and says that 2024 was a very successful year for her and her team.In a year-end interview with Lethbridge News Now, Thomas spoke about some of the biggest successes in 2024, and highlighted the work they have done in the community.Tho...

FORT MACLEOD, AB - The RCMP is asking for help in finding a missing youth.They say 16-year-old Kienan Dawson Ear was last seen in Fort Macleod on Sunday, December 22, 2024.He is described as 6'2", 160 lbs and has a medium complexion, brown eyes, and long, black hair.The youth was last seen wearing a black t-shirt,...

BASSANO, AB - The RCMP is asking drivers to avoid a section of Highway 1 just west of Bassano.On Monday morning, December 23, 2024, officers say they are responding to a "serious motor vehicle collision" on Highway 1, approximately two kilometres east of Highway 56.The road is closed in both directions and em...

COALDALE, AB - From grand openings to major events and plans for the future, the mayor of Coaldale says it has been an incredibly successful year for the community.Mayor Jack Van Rijn says the town has a long list of achievements for 2024 and that things are looking up heading into the future."Coaldale has made a ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a woman who is accused of drug trafficking. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in a southside neighbourhood. Police say they observed activities consistent with drug trafficking and arrested a suspec...

LETHBRIDGE - The City of Lethbridge says there will be a few changes to its services over the next week or so due to the holiday season.The following list of service-level impacts was provided directly by the municipality:Lethbridge 311The Lethbridge 311 contact centre will be closed Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, D...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a temporary closure of the Milk River Health Centre's Emergency Department (ED).The ED will be closed as of 8 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024. It is set to re-open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, December 26 to provide 24-hour service. Officials said the closure is due to a lack of ...

Another Lethbridge Hurricanes player has been officially named to his country's roster for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships.Hurricanes defenceman Vojtech Port was officially named to Czechia's team on Friday, December 20, 2024, ahead of their first pre-tournament game against Latvia.Port was acquired by the H...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new art piece created by local students is on display at Park Place Mall.On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the mall unveiled its newest art installation, Courage to Soar, created by the students of Father Leonard Van Tighem School. Representatives from the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says the p...

The Government of Alberta says it wants to allow for the development of coal mines, as long as it is done in a responsible way. Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean has announced the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI). It will provide guidelines for coal mining practices, with the goal of ensur...

COALDALE, AB - Businesses and individuals in Coaldale are being recognized for their work.The Town of Coaldale and the Coaldale Chamber of Commerce have announced the 43rd Annual Award and Appreciation Banquet.Chamber President Robert Woolf says the best and brightest in the community will be celebrated at the event.&q...

The mayor of Lethbridge is welcoming the man who is projected to become the next MLA for Lethbridge-West.Blaine Hyggen is commenting on this week's by-election, which saw the Alberta NDP's Rob Miyashiro win an estimated 53 per cent of the votes.Before Miyashiro shifted his focus to provincial politics, he served two te...

A Lethbridge Hurricanes forward will be taking on a big leadership role for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships.On Thursday, December 19, 2024, it was announced that Brayden Yager will be the captain for Canada at the tournament held in Ottawa from December 26 - January 5.Yager is one of Canada's forwards return...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It appears the provincial riding of Lethbridge-West will stay with the Alberta NDP. Elections Alberta has released the unofficial results for the by-election on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. The Alberta NDP's Rob Miyashiro is estimated to have garnered 7,239 votes, or approximately 53.4 per cent of the 13,...

A man who has helped thousands of people to overcome traumatic events is being recognized for his efforts.The Office of the Governor General of Canada announced 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, one of whom was Lethbridge's J. Kevin Cameron.He is a psychotherapist and violence ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Bulls are bringing back an integral part of their 2024 roster for the 2025 season. Outfielder and Catcher Adonis Bernal will re-join the squad after a 2024 season where he was named the Bulls' rookie of the year. In 45 games for the Bulls, Bernal put together an impressive .291 batting a...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge and Pronghorns Athletics are looking for artists to design a new Blackfoot mark.The call is out for Blackfoot artists to submit designs for the creation of a new Blackfoot mark to be featured on numerous areas, including Pronghorns jerseys and merchandise to digital media a...

The local business community was not impressed by this week's economic statement from the Government of Canada.The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is echoing the concerns of its federal counterpart regarding the country's fiscal trajectory, economic productivity and global competitiveness."From a Southern Alberta p...

Alberta RCMP is encouraging safety while enjoying the winter season.According to Mounties, "winter in Alberta offers the opportunity for many different recreational activities, however, whether you're driving your ATV, skiing in the mountains, skating with friends, or ice fishing; the weather can cause unsafe cond...

Two different weather alerts are in effect for two different parts of the region.Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the southwest corner of Alberta on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.It impacts communities such as Fort Macleod, Cardston, Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, and Waterton Lakes National Park.They sa...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The people of Lethbridge-West will decide who their next MLA will be.The general voting day for the riding's by-election takes place on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.The United Conservative Party's John Middleton-Hope, the Alberta NDP's Rob Miyashiro and the Alberta Party's Layton Veverka are all in the...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of charities in Lethbridge are looking for donations of food and toys this holiday season.Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services - Angel Tree, MyCityCare - Shop of Wonders, and Volunteer Lethbridge have all teamed up for the Christmas Hope partner...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the Government of Alberta is changing photo radar regulations, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is adding new locations. Starting on January 13, 2025, photo radar will be added to 42 playground zones in the city. They will be in effect each day from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The full list of new loc...