Community

Motion to ask province to halt funding for SCS to be presented at next City Council meeting

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A notice of motion asking the Provincial Government to temporarily suspend funding to Lethbridge's Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) pending a review, is expected to be introduced at ...

Aug 13, 2019 Outside of Lethbridge's Supervised Consumption Site

Substantial Fentanyl seizure in Coalhurst

LETHBRIDGE -- A three month investigation by ALERT's Lethbridge organized crime and gang team resulted in an arrest and the seizure fentanyl pills and powder worth an estimated $118,000.On Thursday (A...

Aug 13, 2019 ALERT seized drugs and money on Aug. 8

Fritz Sick and Stan Siwik pools to close for annual maintenance

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over the next month, two city pools operated by the Recreation Excellence will be closed to the public.Beginning Monday Aug. 12, Fritz Sick Pool on 11 St. S. will close for its annual...

Aug 12, 2019 Fritz Sick Pool (Lethbridge News NOW)

North-side neighborhood takes action for their own safety

LETHBRIDGE -- While City Council prepares for a Town Hall to discuss the ever-evolving drug and crime issues in the city, residents of one north-side neighborhood have had enough and are taking action...

Aug 09, 2019 Residents gather for a meeting in a north-side neigborhood - LNN

Indigenous public artwork unanimously approved by Lethbridge City Council

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City Council has unanimously approved $65,000 to commission an indigenous public artwork display at the Main Library Branch. At Monday's meeting, council heard that in the spring of 2...

Aug 09, 2019 Location for Indigenous Artwork at the Lethbridge Public Library's main branch (Photo Credit: City of Lethbridge)

Lethbridge County Council approves nearly $300,000 for First Responders Radio Communication System equipment

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - The Towns of Coaldale, Picture Butte, Coalhurst and Nobleford - along with the Village of Barons, will each share a portion of $289,467.70 to purchase new specialized radios fo...

Aug 07, 2019 Lethbridge County Building (Lethbridge News NOW)

One man in custody after high risk north-side incident

LETHBRIDGE -- Police wrapped up a high risk incident in the 800 block of 20 Street North (Highland Park Townhomes), around 10:45 Tuesday (Aug 6) night, with one man in custody. A statement indicated c...

Olivia Thorington Aug 06, 2019 Critical Incident Response Team -- LNN

Indigenous artist hopes for community support for second community art installation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Sarah Russell is hoping to inspire youth with her message of unity, community support and reconciliation. That's why, as her last project as an Indigenous Art student at the Universit...

Aug 03, 2019 Indigenous Artist Sarah Russell and Kale Fox-Zacharias

It`s ready - Taber Corn has arrived at local kiosks

LETHBRIDGE -- How popular is Taber Corn? It`s so popular that potential customers are known to stalk (no pun intended) the corn trucks as they make their way from Taber corn fields to the sale kiosks ...

Aug 02, 2019 Out-of-towners Victoria and Dallas Belsher and Judy O'Brian --- LNN

Alleged rape victim and north side residents address criminal activity

LETHBRIDGE -- Residents of a north side neighbourhood have become proactive in their approach to dealing with a spate of crime in their area and they are encouraging others to do likewise.Let's be cle...

Jul 30, 2019 Sample of signs posted in north side neighbourhood