Lethbridge and Area

Province announces $53-million boost to mental health funding

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is investing what it says it the largest investment into mental health in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic."We know people are struggling right now, and we ...

Apr 15, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney announces investment into mental health. (Government of Alberta)

Graduating U of L students to receive "convocation in a box"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge has found a way to celebrate graduating students without holding an in-person ceremony.The school announced last month that they would not be able to hold...

Apr 15, 2020 (University of Lethbridge)

Foot traffic on popular Lethbridge trails is one-way

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is asking recreators to follow one-way directional signage in their most popular trails.To help encourage physical distancing, signs with arrows indicating whic...

Apr 15, 2020 Henderson Lake. (Lethbridge News Now)

Local volunteers dishing out free coffee and snacks to essential workers

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of volunteers is saying thank you to essential service workers.Lena Derksen has teamed up with Lethbridge-based Western Transportation to hand out free coffee and delicious tr...

Apr 15, 2020 L to R: Lena Derksen, Lori Ellis and volunteer Tianna Pool (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Jazz & Blues Festival cancelled due to COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Fans of jazz music in the Lethbridge area are sure to be feeling the blues.The Lethbridge Jazz Society has decided to not move forward with this year's Jazz & Blues Festival.The e...

Apr 15, 2020 The 2018 Lethbridge Jazz & Blues Festival. (Lethbridge Jazz Society)

Drivers license tests temporarily suspended in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you were planning on getting your driver's license any time soon, you're out of luck.Effective immediately, Alberta Transportation is suspending road tests during the public health...

Apr 15, 2020 Drivers testing

The Daily with LNN – April 14, 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 14, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Officials in southeast B.C. thank those who stayed home for Easter

INVERMERE, B.C. - Politicians in the Columbia Valley are thanking those who decided to stay home over Easter long weekend.Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok says he's pleased that many Briti...

Apr 14, 2020 Downtown Invermere, B.C. (The Drive 102.9 FM)

Alberta announces several enforceable actions to prevent spring wildfires

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced fines, more firefighters, fire bans, and increased investments into fire protection."These early preparedness measures will ensure the province...

Apr 14, 2020 (Alberta Wildfire)

Supporting your neighbours during a pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's as simple as just calling your neighbour or saying hi from across the street.That's from Chelsea Eastman with Volunteer Lethbridge. She said during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's im...

Apr 14, 2020 View of the coulees from the top of the Melcor Centre in Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)