Lethbridge and Area

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)

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)