Lethbridge and Area

Annual report: Lethbridge's debt rising, but still in "strong financial position"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has released its 2019 annual report, which provides lots of details about the municipality's operations and financial position.Director of Treasury and Financia...

Apr 22, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

U of L: New medical cannabis cultivars show promise in combatting COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Researchers at the University of Lethbridge, along with their partners, have found that specific cannabis sativa extracts are showing promise as an additional treatment for COVID-19.S...

Apr 22, 2020 Dr. Igor Kovalchuk. (University of Lethbridge)

Trudeau announces $1,250/month emergency student benefit

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a new emergency benefit for students whose education and job prospects are disrupted by COVID-19.He says a $1,250 monthly payment is coming ...

Apr 22, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

COVID-19 results in changes to Lethbridge’s street sweeping program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Changes have been made to Lethbridge's street sweeping program.The service will start on Thursday, April 23 (weather depending) and has been modified because of the COVID-19 pandemic....

Apr 22, 2020 File photo of a City of Lethbridge street sweeping vehicle (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Upgrades to start this week at Stewart Siding industrial park

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Planned upgrades are set to begin at the Stewart Siding industrial park in Lethbridge County this week.The county said Tollestrup Construction will start work on upgrading a po...

Apr 22, 2020 A sign outside of the Lethbridge County office in downtown Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – April 21, 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 21, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Province outlines COVID-19 supports for vulnerable Albertans

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government says it is doing what it can to help those who are homeless, are escaping domestic violence, or are otherwise deemed vulnerable.On March 16, they announced $60...

Apr 21, 2020 Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shultz. (Government of Alberta)

South Zone COVID-19 cases reach 200

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest daily update on COVID-19 infections.187 new cases were confirmed Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 3,095.Across Alberta, 1,27...

Apr 21, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

ALERT: Sharp rise in online child exploitation reports in March

EDMONTON, AB - Parents across the province are being advised to closely monitor their childrens' online activity.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team's (ALERT) Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I...

Apr 21, 2020 Incidents reported to ICE. (ALERT)

Lethbridge Council gives first reading to property tax bylaw & potential tax deferral

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some forms of property tax relief could potentially be on their way for residents and business owners in Lethbridge.Three bylaws were given first reading at Monday's meeting.It is imp...

Apr 21, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)