Lethbridge and Area

Asymptomatic testing event in Brooks draws in 3,653

BROOKS, AB - The City of Brooks, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has tested nearly 15 per cent of their entire regional population for COVID-19 in just a few days.At the temporary as...

Apr 30, 2020 The temporary assessment centre in Brooks, where asymptomatic testing was held. (CHAT News Today)

Cor Van Raay donates 28 stethoscopes to Chinook Regional Hospital

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local philanthropist has made a significant donation to the Chinook Regional Hospital Emergency Department. Cor Van Raay has supplied the hospital with 28 new stethoscopes, to help ...

Olivia Thorington Apr 30, 2020 File photo of a sign outside the Chinook Regional Hospital (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

U of L-community committee to explore viability of Pronghorns hockey

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new committee has been established that would look into the possibility of bringing the University of Lethbridge's hockey programs back.The university announced on April 20 that it ...

Apr 30, 2020 Pronghorns Hockey ice rink. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge sister city donates surgical masks for local front line workers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Lethbridge's sister cities is lending a helping hand to YQL. Anyang, China has donated surgical masks to City of Lethbridge front line staff, including Fire/EMS and Lethbridge ...

Olivia Thorington Apr 30, 2020 Anyang City, China has donated surgical masks to City of Lethbridge front line staff (Photo courtesy the City of Lethbridge)

Blood Reserve confirms first case of COVID-19

STANDOFF, AB. -- While other areas of the South Health Zone have been reporting COVID-19 cases on and off for the past month, the Blood Reserve had so far accomplished a stellar response and escaped t...

Apr 29, 2020 Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox

The Daily with LNN – April 29, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily is LNN's podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been working on....

Apr 29, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Province announces new COVID-19 measures for continuing care centres

CALGARY, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest report on COVID-19 in the province.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw confirmed 315 new infections Wednesday, bringing th...

Apr 29, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Neil Langevin named U of L's Director of Pronghorn Athletics

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge has a new person in charge of its sports teams.Langevin is currently the Head Coach of the Pronghorns women's rugby program, a role that he will continue ...

Apr 29, 2020 Neil Langevin. (University of Lethbridge)

Lethbridge County issues Fire Advisory

LETHBRIDGE, AB.-- The current dry and warm conditions are forecast to continue and for that reason, the County has issued a Fire Advisory, whic is in effect until further notice. An Advisory is not a ...

Apr 29, 2020 County of Lethbridge sign

Lethbridge mayor proud of community response to COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The mayor of Lethbridge is thanking residents for their efforts in fighting COVID-19.Chris Spearman spoke with media on Wednesday morning to highlight some of the initiatives being ta...

Apr 29, 2020 Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman in the Culver City Room at City Hall on Wednesday, April 29 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)