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Elizabeth Smart speaks of overcoming extreme adversity, hope and the right to find happiness again

LETHBRIDGE, AB - When tickets to hear 32-year-old Elizabeth Smart speak at the Yates Theatre as part of the Lethbridge Public Library's 100th Anniversary Speaker Series in Lethbridge were announced, t...

Nov 12, 2019 Elizabeth Smart speaks to an audience at the Yates Theatre as part of the Lethbridge Public Library's 100th Anniversary Speaker Series

Lethbridge taxi reportedly stolen at knife-point

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two women have been charged in connection to an armed robbery and the theft of a vehicle.A Lethbridge Police officer was flagged down by an injured man in the Tim Hortons parking lot ...

Nov 12, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

Remembrance Day in Lethbridge; thought provoking presentations

LETHBRIDGE -- "The act of Remembrance, is as much about you, as it is about the fallen - this is a special day, and I would even say a sacred day and what makes something sacred is sacrifice. In fact,...

Nov 11, 2019 Remembrance Day service at cenotaph - LNN

Liberation: Canada’s connection to the Netherlands

LETHBRIDGE, AB - On May 5, 1945 the remaining German forces surrendered thanks to the hard work of Canadians and other allied forces, resulting in the liberation of the Netherlands.Next year marks the...

Nov 10, 2019 Private Frederick Taylor Forbes is one of many Canadians buried at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands (Photo: Jessie Weisner, CHAT News Today, Medicine Hat)

Snowfall warning for Southern Alberta and Central areas

LETHBRIDGE -- Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning across most of Southern Alberta and areas to the north. The most intense snow is anticipated overnight. Ten to 20 centimeters is expected...

Nov 09, 2019 Grader clearing city streets -- LNN

Four-legged soldiers: the role of animals during the World Wars and beyond

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It wasn't just humans that played an important role during the World Wars.Animals were also integral to success on the battlefield, especially dogs, horses and even birds."Dogs were i...

Nov 09, 2019 K9 units are just one example of how animals assist in a variety of missions in modern times (Lethbridge News Now)

17.29% in AHS' South Zone have received flu shots

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its first weekly update on the 2019/2020 influenza season.As of Friday, November 8th, 52,998 people in the South Zone have been immunized against ...

Nov 08, 2019 Influenza clinic in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Unemployment rate down in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The numbers are looking good for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region.The unemployment rate was at 6.4 percent in October, down from 7.6 percent in September 2019.Taking a look...

Nov 08, 2019 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Alberta will study already 'compelling case' for its exit from CPP; Kenney

EDMONTON -- Premier Jason Kenney says there's a ``compelling case'' to be made for his province to exit the half-century-old Canada Pension Plan an idea sure to face increasing scrutiny over the comin...

Nov 07, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney -- The Canadian Press

Southern Alberta filled with many historical war landmarks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Picture yourself driving down the highway and looking off to the side of the road.Chances are you could be looking at a historical landmark. It turns out southern Alberta is home to m...

Nov 07, 2019 Waterton Park is home to Vimy Peak, named for the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Lethbridge News Now)