LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it was a busy night for traffic enforcement.The LPS, with assistance from the Alberta Sheriffs, conducted targeted traffic enforcement between 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 and 2:00 a.m. the following morning.During that six hour stretch, police say they issue...

A significant investment is being made in Coaldale.The Government of Alberta has announced that a $222-million cold storage facility is being built in the town by NewCold, with construction to begin "almost immediately".The facility will offer capacity for Alberta food processors to boost production. Official...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Mid-sized municipalities recorded small declines in housing starts last year.That's according to the BILD 2023 year in review housing report.The organization says on the other hand, the Calgary and Edmonton regions reached near all-time records of starts, driven mainly by population growth and elevated...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is resuming weekly green cart collection. Residents who have a green cart can expect to see it collected every week beginning on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The City says the seasonal approach to collection accounts for variations in yard waste generation, and helps deal with the od...

CARDSTON, AB - Environment Canada is calling for a brief blast of snow this week.It has issued special weather statements for several areas in southwestern Alberta, including Cardston, Waterton Lakes National Park, Pincher Creek, Crowsnest Pass, and Claresholm.Snow is expected to begin Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024. ...

Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs says in a post on social media that it has closed all of its stores in Western Canada temporarily due to what it called an "operational issue." Various news outlets reported the company shared by email that it was a cybersecurity incident, and that the store closures wer...

As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs.A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town. High oil prices helped to drive unprecedented demand for the thick, viscous bitumen that lies bene...

January 6, 2014 had been fairly ordinary in the hours leading up to 19-year-old Damian Joel Pannenbecker's untimely and tragic death.Pannenbecker's mom Marlene, who now lives in Blackfalds, remembers her son as hilarious, smart, and having a heart of gold. He'd gone to work out of town that day, like he'd done countles...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - You might notice an AltaLink helicopter flying over your community this week.The company says it is conducting an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities around parts of the province. The annual work allows the company to do a visual check of its transmission lines and surrounding veget...

UPDATE - April 28, 2024 GLEICHEN, AB - The RCMP has confirmed that David Bruce Drunkenchief has been "safely arrested". Police thank all for their assistance in locating the suspect. ORIGINAL STORY - April 27, 2024 GLEICHEN, AB - Charges have been laid in a homicide investigation in Gleichen. The investigatio...

The province is offering Albertans the chance to have their say on the future of auto insurance through a new survey."We have been working hard to come up with a long-term solution to the complex issue of rising costs of auto insurance. As we weigh our options to improve the system, we need to hear from Albertans ...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for April 21-27, 2024.MUNICIPAL ELECTION CHANGESThe Government of Alberta proposed changes to the way municipal elections are conducted. Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen gave his take on the matter.READ MORE: Many questions remain on...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local bookstore has announced the winners of its first awards program.Analog Books Inc.'s Analog Prize recognizes short story fiction work written by students at the secondary school level in southern Alberta.The first-place prize of $500 is sponsored by University of Lethbridge chancellor Terry Whit...

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...

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...