Lethbridge and Area

The Daily with LNN – April 2, 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 02, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

96 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta, including two in South Health Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has provided its latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the province.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says 96 new cases were confirmed Th...

Apr 02, 2020

Save-On-Foods launches $1-million campaign to feed kids during COVID-19 pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Canada's largest grocery chains wants to ensure that school-aged children do not go hungry.For the Toonies for Tummies campaign, customers can donate two dollars or 500 More Re...

Apr 02, 2020 Save-On-Foods in North Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Parking at Alberta hospitals made temporarily free

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Starting Friday, April 3, there will be no fee for healthcare workers or the general public to park at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities.Many health-care workers and physicians...

Apr 02, 2020 Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge postponed to 2021

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Another major sporting event has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Lethbridge 2020 Alberta Summer Games Society has elected to postpone the games until the summer of 2021....

Apr 02, 2020 Lethbridge Alberta Summer Games 2020 logo

Glendon man charged in murder of Nobleford man and a man from Bonnyville

GLENDON, AB. -- There has been an arrest and charges in relation to the death of 39-year old Jacob Sansom of Nobleford, and his uncle, 57-year old Maurice Cardinal of Bonnyville, Alta. It is alleged t...

Apr 02, 2020 Jacob Sansom - Nobleford Emergency Services

Fort Macleod company helping to build temporary hospitals in New York

FORT MACLEOD, AB - New York City is among the most afflicted by COVID-19 in the world right now, but a company in Southern Alberta is helping to build the proper facilities.CNN reported Wednesday that...

Apr 02, 2020 A shipment of panels gets ready for transport to New York. (Supplied by Delcan Building Materials)

Lethbridge Food Bank receiving $300,000 to help vulnerable students and their families

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is supporting nine non-profits to provide food assistance to vulnerable K-12 students and their families.Altogether, the province is rolling out $3-million i...

Apr 02, 2020 Staff at the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division distribute food packages to students from Lethrbidge Food Bank. (Holy Spirit Catholic School Division)

Lethbridge County announces 90-day utility penalty deferrals

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Following the provincial government's announcement of a 90-day deferral on all utility penalties in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge County is following suit.The c...

Apr 02, 2020 The Lethbridge County office (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Fort Macleod’s ‘Ghostbusters’ premiere event postponed due to COVID-19

FORT MACLEOD, AB - It's tough news for Ghostbusters fans in southern Alberta.The latest film in the popular franchise, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', recently had its July 10, 2020 release date pushed to ...

Apr 02, 2020 A shot of Fort Macleod's Empress Theatre in the 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer (Supplied by Sony Pictures Entertainment)