Lethbridge police conducting shooting exercise Thursday night
An undated photo showing a Lethbridge Police Service vehicle. (Supplied)
Lethbridge residents who live near the police shooting range can expect to hear a lot of shots fired Thursday night.
Lethbridge police are participating in a low light/no light shooting exercise starting at 3 p.m. and continuing until 1 a.m.
Police thank the public for their understanding.
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