Lethbridge and Area

City Hall increases line of credit by $50-million to meet pandemic needs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has taken what it considers to be a proactive step during the COVID-19 pandemic.A motion was passed 7-2 at Monday's city council meeting to increase their line ...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge temporarily cancels late fees for utility payments

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are concerned about your ability to pay your city utility bills on time, don't worry, you won't be charged any penalties.City Council passed a bylaw Monday to temporarily waive...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS clarify rules regarding outdoor gatherings by the same household

LETHBRDGE, AB. -- With many questions about outdoor gatherings and the potential for fines when not following the rules, Lethbridge police are offering some clarity. First, and foremost, family member...

Apr 07, 2020 LPS Headquarters -- LNN

Green Shirt Day helps raise awareness on organ donation, recognizes 'Logan Boulet Effect'

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Today is Green Shirt Day.April 7 marks a day to recognize the legacy of Logan Boulet, one of the victims of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.On April 6 of that year, 16 people were...

Apr 07, 2020 Logan Boulet's family marking Green Shirt Day at Lethbridge City Hall in April, 2019 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – April 6, 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 06, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Nikka Yuko facility expansion will go ahead after all

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After months of deliberations and presentations, the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens finally has assurance that their Programming & Community Facility will be built.It was originally ...

Apr 06, 2020 Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS offers pro-active advice to avoid COVID-19 scams

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Although city Police haven't received many complaints relating to COVID-19 scams, they want to ensure the public is aware of the possibilities. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre advise...

Apr 06, 2020 LPS Headquarters -- LNN

Group calls for closure of B.C.-Alberta border to limit spread of COVID-19

CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is calling on B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer to take stronger measures to slow the spread of COVID-19."As a region, we are united in o...

Apr 06, 2020 Hwy 3 sign in the Crowsnest Pass near the B.C.-Alberta border. (Lethbridge News Now)

Conference Board of Canada forecasts 2.8-million job losses due to COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It may not come as a surprise to most right now, but COVID-19 has and will likely continue to have a major impact on employment in Canada in the short term.Given that many provinces, ...

Apr 06, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Palliser schools making house calls to support families

IRON SPRINGS - Their bright, shiny future is rising up from the earth, just steps from the front doors of Huntsville School. The focus of this school community at present, however, is squarely on the ...

Apr 06, 2020 Huntsville School staff load up wellness hampers to be delivered to students and their families (Photo courtesy Craig Albrecht)