LETHBRIDGE, AB - "Province, stay in your lane, do your stuff. We'll do ours."The mayor of Lethbridge is reacting to the Government of Alberta's newly-proposed changes to municipal elections.Blaine Hyggen says this week's announcement of Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act 2024, came as a sur...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local schools are stepping up to support a community food bank.Catholic Central High School (CCH) is spearheading a partnership with schools in both the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and the Lethbridge School Division that embraces the power of sport and community involvement.A soccer tournament...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Bike riders are invited to visit Lethbridge Saturday morning for a new initiative.The Southern Alberta Bikers host the inaugural Blessing of the Bikes on April 27, 2024. It is a new tradition that welcomes all motorcycle enthusiasts to the start of the riding season.The non-denominational ceremony will...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Main Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) has new art displays.The two pieces were done by Indigenous artists, with Awaaniiyaawa (They Are Speaking) by Faye HeavyShield and Niitoyis itsinika'si (Lodge Stories and History) by Api'soomaahka/William Singer III.Officials with the LPL says the ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Jane's Walk Festival is a great way for members of the community to walk, cycle, birdwatch and more. The annual event is back in Lethbridge on Saturday, April 27, as well as from May 3-5, 2024.The initiative is an assortment of community-led pedestrian-focused tours, which was inspired by urbanist ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Looking for something to do this weekend in Lethbridge?Lethbridge News Now has you covered with details about some of the events going on.D12 & Obie Trice at Club Lime - April 26, 2024Hip-hop group D12 and rapper Obbie Trice will be at Club Lime on Friday night, along with Robbie G. The concert sta...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a packed house at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night.The Alberta NDP held its first leadership debate on April 25, 2024 at the Lethbridge venue.All five candidates participated, including Sarah Hoffman, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Gil McGowan, Naheed Nenshi and Kathleen Ganley. @lethbridgene...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The group of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP will be debating various topics Thursday night. An NDP leadership debate will be on from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yates Memorial Theatre.The candidates participating are Naheed Nenshi, Kathleen Ganley, Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Sarah Hoffman, and Gil ...

Officers looking into what has been deemed a homicide in southern Alberta.The Gleichen RCMP says it was contacted by EMS at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Medical responders received a report of an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, a man was declared deceased and "had injuries consistent with b...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A highly successful Lethbridge swimmer has called it a career.Rachel Nicol spent 26 years of her life competing in swimming competitions. Nicol's family moved to Lethbridge from Regina when she was eight years old, and she had begun competing four years before.She broke onto the international scene in ...

PIIKANI, AB - UPDATE (Apr. 26 8:00 a.m.) The suspect who was wanted in this case has been arrested. The RCMP is thanking the public for their assistance.Original Story:The RCMP is asking for your help in finding a man who allegedly committed a series of driving-related offences.At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, ...

PINCHER CREEK, AB - A family of local doctors has established two new awards at the University of Lethbridge (U of L).Drs. Beverly and Tracy Burton practise medicine in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Their mother Christine Beverly is a retired science teacher.The three have joined together to create the Burton Family Bursary ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - National Salvage has teamed with Wood's Homes for a new charitable initiative. The Lethbridge-based company is launching its 'Skip the Scale for Charity' project in May, which marks Mental Health Month. For the entire month, residents will have the chance to, as Wood's Homes puts it, "transform sc...

Alberta has released its two top baby names in the province for 2023.Noah was revealed as the most popular boys name in the province, while Olivia is the top girls name. This marks the fifth and 11th years in a row, respectively, that the two names sat in the top spots.The province says babies with nature-inspired name...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Whoop-Up Days parade is set to entertain Lethbridge on August 20, 2024. Applications are now open for those that want to participate in the parade, which serves as a kick-off to the annual festival in the city every summer.Officials say the theme for the 2024 parade is 'Grow Up Western'. "Peop...

MEDICINE HAT, AB - The summer of 2001 was the last time Medicine Hat saw a dry season comparable to the one expected this year, a city official said Tuesday.Jamie Garland, the director of environmental utilities with the City of Medicine Hat, pointed to the diminished snowpack in the mountains."Those upstream rese...

PINCHER CREEK, AB - Three people have been charged following an alleged incident in southern Alberta this week.The Pincher Creek RCMP says during the morning hours of April 22, 2024, officers responded to a complaint of a dispute involving multiple people outside a home in the community. The RCMP says it was reported t...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have signed 2007-born forward Cameron Norrie to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement.Norrie was undrafted in the WHL Prospects Draft, and returned to play for the RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna U18 team for the 2023-24 season. In 30 games with the t...

Medicine Hat's Alison Shulson is ready to start a new chapter of her life thanks to a $2-million win on the March 13 draw for Western 6/49.She won with a ticket she purchased at a convenience store in Crescent Heights."[My partner and I] buy tickets every week, twice a week," Shulson said while she was claimi...

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is investigating an alleged assault at an encampment site.On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, police responded to a report that three men confronted a 39-year-old man that they believed had stolen property from them while they were setting up an encampment west of the 900 block of 2 A Avenue...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is asking for input on its new comprehensive strategic plan.President and vice-chancellor Dr. Digvir Jayas says the plan will "help address the changing landscape of post-secondary education provincially, nationally and globally, and respond to the evolving op...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group overseeing doctors in Alberta is reporting progress with recruitment efforts.The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) says, as of March 31, 2024, there were 303 fully registered physicians practicing in Lethbridge.In the same period last year, the city had 275, marking an annual...

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Residents of Lethbridge County should be aware of changing burning regulations.The County has issued a fire advisory as of Monday, April 22, 2024."The risk for wildfire is increased due to the warm, windy conditions we have been experiencing," the County said in a social media post.Bur...

EDMONTON, AB - A handful of southern Alberta volleyball teams hit the court in the provincial capital this weekend. Volleyball Alberta hosted its 2024 provincial championship tournament for 14U Girls in Edmonton on April 20-21.The Panthers, out of Lethbridge County, entered the tournament seeded third in Division 1. Th...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Bulls are adding a homegrown arm to their pitching staff.Levi Abbott will join the Bulls for a second stint in the 2024 summer season. The 6'3 Lethbridge native previously pitched for the Bulls in the 2021 season and shined in a starting role. He started seven games and had a 4-2 record ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - An annual initiative aimed at cleaning Lethbridge's river valley is underway.The Coulee Cleanup started on Monday, which, fittingly enough, marks Earth Day. A special launch event was held over the weekend and this year's cleanup will run through to May 31, 2024, giving residents ample opportunity to s...

COALDALE, AB - Coaldale RCMP is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a hit and run.On April 8, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Coaldale RCMP were notified of a hit and run in the McDonalds drive-thru. Police say an investigation revealed that the suspect backed into another vehicle and then fled the ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Since launching one year ago, the curbside organics collection program has proven successful in Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge is celebrating Earth Day by highlighting the green cart initiative. Officials say since launching, almost six-million kilograms of organic waste has been diverted from the l...