Lethbridge and Area

Coaldale mourns the passing of paramedic Zsolt Varga

COALDALE, AB - Working in emergency services can be tough and stressful, especially when you have to respond to one of your own.Fire Chief with Coaldale & District Emergency Services Kevin McKeown...

Apr 29, 2020 Zsolt Varga. (Coaldale & District Emergency Services)

What’s that rattle?

LETHBRIDGE, AB - You might hear a rattle when walking along local trails.However, there's no need to panic if you're someone who encounters a rattlesnake. Jessica Deacon-Rogers, Program Coordinator at...

Apr 29, 2020 File photo of a rattlesnake (Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – April 28, 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 28, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Province confirms two more COVID-19 deaths in Brooks

BROOKS, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest update on COVID-19 infections in the province.Premier Jason Kenney confirmed an additional 154 infections Tuesday, bringing the provincia...

Apr 28, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney. (Government of Alberta)

Brooks hosting "asymptomatic testing" events in wake of COVID-19 outbreaks

BROOKS, AB - No community in Southern Alberta has been more heavily impacted by COVID-19 than Brooks and they are looking to do something about it.As of Monday's update, 581 people in Brooks had teste...

Apr 28, 2020 The temporary assessment centre in Brooks. (CHAT News Today)

"On Demand" service proposed for Lethbridge Transit, goal suggested to save $2.6-million

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If Lethbridge City Council goes ahead with recommended changes to the public transit system, riders could see some real differences.Members of Lethbridge Transit presented at Monday's...

Apr 28, 2020 Lethbridge's Park 'n Ride Transit Terminal. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival hosting fundraiser for Interfaith Food Bank this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Electronic music fans can tune into an online festival while helping out a local cause. The Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) organizing committee has announced its first-ev...

Olivia Thorington Apr 28, 2020 (Photo courtesy Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival on Facebook)

The Daily with LNN – April 27, 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 27, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

City man charged with drug trafficking offences

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A 49-year-old man is facing drug trafficking offences, after methamphetamine, cocaine and carfentanil were seized following a report of a suspicious vehicle. Around 7:04 Saturday (A...

Apr 27, 2020 LPS headquarters -- LNN

Lethbridge Police investigating ‘suspicious death’

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City Police are investigating what they've labeled a 'suspicious death' at a residential building on the 1200 block of the street.Officers on scene said a wellness check was conducted...

Apr 27, 2020 Police tape in front of the building along 4th Avenue S. in Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)