Lethbridge and Area

Alberta announces firearms committee and gun examination unit

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is taking two steps that it claims will increase gun rights in the province for law-abiding firearms owners while punishing those who use these weapons for cri...

Jun 03, 2020

LPS warns about money transfer scam after local lost $11,000

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is warning the public about a scam.They were informed on Tuesday, June 2 that a local 24-year-old man has been scammed out of $11,000.The man received ...

Jun 03, 2020

Thousands of dollars worth of perfume stolen from Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's not a case you hear about every day.Lethbridge Police are looking for a couple they say is responsible for a string of perfume thefts. LPS say thousands of dollars worth of perfu...

Jun 03, 2020

The Daily with LNN – June 2, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere - now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Soundcloud.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of th...

Jun 02, 2020

Only one COVID-19 case in Lethbridge remains active

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is reporting one of the lowest single-day increases in COVID-19 cases since it was declared a pandemic.On Tuesday, June 2, the province confirmed a baker's d...

Jun 02, 2020

Council drawing out decision making

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Decision making appears to have become a labourious process for city council. Councillors continue to toy with motions already presented, which are then placed on a future Council agen...

Jun 02, 2020

With fundraising success, HALO extends medevac services, but "fight not over"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Southern Alberta community came together in a big way over the last week to support HALO Air Ambulance.The medical rescue service has been struggling financially, especially with ...

Jun 02, 2020

Kootenay MLAs call out anti-Albertan attitudes in southeastern B.C.

CRANBROOK, B.C. - MLAs in southeastern BC are calling out anti-Albertan behavior in their ridings.Kootenay-East MLA Tom Shypitka and Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok are responding to repo...

Jun 02, 2020

Council approves funding for 2021 Paradise Canyon Open

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After multiple debates, Lethbridge City Council decided the Paradise Canyon Open will be given the green light to go ahead in 2021.Since the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on their...

Jun 02, 2020

Great Canadian Giving Challenge: Donate to a local charity and enter for them to win cash

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Every registered charity in Canada is part of this year's Great Canadian Giving Challenge.VP of Partnerships with CanadaHelps Lys Hugessen explains how their unique fundraiser works."...

Jun 02, 2020