Stay informed with the LNN Daily Newsletter

Lethbridge and Area

Margaret Matulic running for Lethbridge City Council
Another contender has entered the race for Lethbridge City Council.Margaret (Magie) Matulic has filed her nomination papers for the municipal election, which takes place October 8-20.She provided the following answers to a questionnaire from LNN:Why did you want to run for Lethbridge City Council?I am running as a cand...
17m ago
Read More
Periodic closures at Fort Macleod emergency department for three days
Residents of Fort Macleod who need emergency care over the next few days will have to look elsewhere. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says there will be temporary closures at the emergency department at the town's Health Centre.The closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day, starting on Friday, July ...
46m ago
Read More
incident resolved
Lethbridge Police responding to high-risk incident
UPDATE (9:31 a.m. Friday): The Lethbridge Police Service says the high-risk incident has been resolved and that the public can resume use of the area. Police remain on scene as the investigation continues. No further information will be released by LPS at this time.Original Story:Police say they are on the scene of a h...
1h ago
Read More
Trial date set for Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting minor
A Lethbridge man will stand trial towards the end of this year after allegedly sexually assaulting a young boy.A trial date for Quan Phuoc Tran, 66, has been set for Dec. 1, 2025.He was arrested back in February following a reported incident at the Stan Siwik Pool on the north side.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) c...
20h ago
Read More

Alberta

Two multi-million-dollar winning lottery tickets purchased in Alberta
Check your lottery tickets because two Albertans are about to become much richer.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says two LOTTO 6/49 tickets in the province have won on the Classic Draw for July 2, 2025."Each ticket holder is $2.5 million dollars richer," reads a news release from the WCLC.One o...
57m ago
Read More
'Uniquely Canadian': Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13.T...
1h ago
Read More
Provincial Politics
Province announces $3M investment to support economic growth in rural communities
Alberta's government announced Thursday, an additional $3 million in grants for Indigenous and small communities to maximize opportunities in rural areas.To support local projects that promote innovation and sustainable economic growth across the province, Alberta's government says it is providing a second round of gra...
17h ago
Read More
Provincial Politics
Province announces $4M investment for small and medium-sized manufacturers
Alberta's government has announced an investment of more than $4 million to help small and medium sized businesses boost their productivity and thrive across the province.Provincial officials say the government is focused on growing the economy by creating a business-friendly climate where companies want to invest. The...
18h ago
Read More

Canada

Military police investigating Facebook page filled with racism, misogyny
OTTAWA - Military police say they have reopened an investigation into a Facebook group the Canadian Army's commanding officer describes as "abhorrent." Lt.-Gen. Michael Wright says he was made aware of allegations about a Facebook group called the "Blue Hackle Mafia" on June 25 and that they involve...
23m ago
Read More
In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community. The evacuation begins Fr...
7h ago
Read More
Academics call on Ottawa to speed up Palestinian student visas
OTTAWA - A group of Canadian academics is calling on the federal government to speed up approvals of student visas for Palestinians after two students who were accepted at a Canadian university died before they could leave the region. Ayman Oweida, chair of the Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network, said th...
7h ago
Read More
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business - and their parents' legacy
In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor. Her son spending the summer at Yueh Tung is "full circle" for Liu, whose own childhood memories are flooded with the sound of...
7h ago
Read More
CP NewsAlert: Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power
LYNN LAKE - The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community. The evacuation begins Friday, though officials haven't provided a time for when residents must be out of their homes. More coming. The Canadian ...
11h ago
Read More
CP NewsAlert: B.C. police arrest two over extortion involving South Asian community
SURREY - RCMP in Surrey, B.C., say two suspects have been arrested in their investigation into extortion that has targeted the South Asian business community. Police say they've been looking into the allegations since 2023, where victims have reported receiving threats demanding large sums of money, sometimes followed ...
18h ago
Read More