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More cameras, tight security at this year's Calgary Stampede

CALGARY -- There will be more security cameras, metal detectors and bag searches at this year's Calgary Stampede.Officials say there's no concern about an attack - it's just a matter of public safety....

Jul 06, 2019 Stampede Park - The Canadian Press

Lethbridge Police investigating death threats against local business owner relating to local SCS Facebook post

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Call it what you want - a feud, disagreement, or a battle. But an escalation of tensions appears to have occurred in recent weeks between the owner of a small business near downtown L...

Jul 05, 2019 Hamilton's Carpet One (Lethbridge News NOW)

Provincial politicians asking Albertans to support farmers, ranchers

EDMONTON -- The provincial government is calling on people to support Alberta farmers and ranchers as they deal with trade disputes.Provincial politicians were joined by industry representatives from ...

Jul 05, 2019 Ag Minister Devin Dreeshen Premier Jason Kenney and representatives of beef, pork and canola producers. Photo supplied by the province.

Irrigation system fails at Legacy Park in north Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City crews will be bringing in a temporary irrigation system at Legacy Park in north Lethbridge, after a serious failure in the regular system this spring rendered it completed unable...

Jul 04, 2019 A portion of the grass at the new Legacy Park in north Lethbridge

13th annual downtown Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns for the summer

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's a cornucopia of homemade baking, local and B.C. produce and fruit, handmade crafts and goods in downtown Lethbridge. Lettuce from a Hutterite ColonyExhibition Park and the downto...

Jul 03, 2019 Farmers' Market

Trudeau piñata in Red Deer sparks online debate

RED DEER -- Some say it's "Un-Canadian" while others say it's just harmless fun. Either way, a piata at a Red Deer bar over the long weekend has become a trending topic on social media. The large piat...

Jul 03, 2019 Truderau Pinata - The Canadian Press

Public opinion survey shows fewer residents venturing into downtown Lethbridge - but overall LPS satisfaction

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A recently released study done by students at Lethbridge College's Citizen Society Research Lab (CSRL), headed by Dr. Faron Ellis shows overall satisfaction with the job Lethbridge Po...

Jul 02, 2019 Downtown Lethbridge (Lethbridge News NOW)

Coaldale Fire Department - a chance to have some fun

COALDALE -- The Coaldale and District Fire department used the last week of June to get in a last practice before the summer break. Those viewing the events in front of the Coaldale arena might have w...

Jun 28, 2019 Coaldale Fire Dept. wives - LethbridgeNewsNOW

Thunderstorm causes flash flooding in Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT - Medicine Hat was hit by a severe thunderstorm Thursday afternoon.The storm rolled in shortly after 12:30 p.m., and included hail, strong winds and more than 34 millimetres of rainfall i...

Jun 28, 2019 A Medicine Hat street Thursday after heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused flash flooding - Photo by Charles Lefebvre

Helen Schuler Nature Centre receives $100,000 donation for outdoor learning facility

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The outdoor classroom just behind the newly renovated Helen Schuler Nature Centre has had its day and needs replacement. That's according to Curtis Goodman, the centre's Resource Deve...

Jun 27, 2019 Cheque from South Country Co-Op presented to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre