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Decision on LPS Chief’s disciplinary hearing coming in June

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Apr 17, 2025 | 3:17 PM We will know in about two months how the Lethbridge Police Commission (LPC) plans to sanction the city’s police chief. A disciplinary hearing for Shahin Mehdizadeh wrapped up on Thursday afternoon, April 17, after he was found guilty on three counts under the Alberta Police Service Regulation. The violations all occurred in 2021 in the context of COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Number of doctors in Lethbridge fairly flat in early 2025 after recent increase

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Apr 17, 2025 | 2:35 PM The number of doctors practicing in Lethbridge in the first three months of 2025 saw a small change. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) has released its report on Physician Resources in Alberta, covering the period from January 1 to March 31, 2025. At the end of March, a total of 309 fully registered physicians were working in the city.
Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Apr 17, 2025 | 1:11 PM Drivers in Lethbridge should be aware of some road work on Highway 3 that will take place over the next three months. Crews with Ledcor Highways Ltd., on behalf of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, will conduct nighttime construction from April 17 to July 31, 2025.
Lethbridge federal candidates square off in final forum

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

Green Party of Canada candidate Amber Murray states that Poilievre would look to impose the three strikes rule by using the Notwithstanding Clause, something in the Charter that she feels needs to go because it has been used against striking workers, the trans and non-binary community and minority groups.
Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Provincial Politics Apr 17, 2025 | 11:45 AM Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is pausing the procurement policy it announced more than a month ago to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says since the province’s retaliatory measures were first announced in early March, Trump’s administration has put a hold on further tariffs.
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Provincial Politics Apr 17, 2025 | 11:38 AM The Supreme Court of Canada says it won’t hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a decision to have its former energy minister questioned in a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit.
Lethbridge falls 3-2 in overtime to Calgary Wednesday

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Apr 17, 2025 | 9:14 AM There will be a game six in the second-round playoff series between the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Calgary Hitmen. The Hitmen beat the Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime Wednesday evening at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. Calgary kicked off scoring early in the first period, while Noah Chadwick got the Canes on the scoreboard a few minutes later, thanks to assists from Miguel Marques and Brayden Yager.
Man charged with stolen truck & high-end bicycle in Lethbridge

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Apr 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has laid charges in connection with the theft of vehicles. On Tuesday, April 15, they say a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was previously stolen from Coaldale was found near the Bridge Valley Golf Course, and officers tried to block it.
Measles exposure possible in Lethbridge & Taber

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

The following public health information was submitted by AHS: Anyone who attended these locations at these times, who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, is at risk for developing measles. They should self-monitor themselves for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
Nominations open for U of L Alumni Achievement Awards

1 week ago | lethbridgenewsnow.com | David Opinko

By Apr 16, 2025 | 12:22 PM If you know somebody who graduated from the University of Lethbridge (U of L) and has gone on to do great things, now is your chance to make sure they get recognized. The U of L Alumni Association has opened applications for its annual Alumni Achievement Awards. Association President Cyndi Crane says many amazing alumni have stories worth telling.