Lethbridge and Area

Claresholm alerts residents of spam email

CLARESHOLM, AB - The Town of Claresholm is warning of a scam email in the community.The email states that the Town is undergoing an "annual bank reconciliation audit" and reviewing "the company outsta...

Apr 02, 2020 The Town of Claresholm welcome sign (Photo supplied by Town of Claresholm)

The Daily with LNN – April 1, 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 01, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Unemployed during COVID-19? Here’s how to navigate federal programs

A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance:Canada Emergency Response BenefitThe CERB pays a monthly $2,000 payment to workers who wouldn't otherwise...

Apr 01, 2020 The Canadian Press

Late fees for taxes or utility payments in Coaldale temporarily eliminated

COALDALE, AB - Coaldale Town Council has passed new measures it believes will help ease the financial stress on its residents and businesses.Effective April 1, 2020, penalties associated with late pay...

Apr 01, 2020 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Hoarding gasoline is illegal and dangerous, says Lethbridge Fire & Emergency

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's fire department has received a few calls in recent weeks about people hoarding and/or improperly storing gasoline.Chief Fire Marshall Heath Wright says he understands tha...

Apr 01, 2020 Some examples of improper fuel storage containers. (Lethbridge News Now)

Nobleford firefighter one of two killed in northern Alberta

NOBLEFORD, AB - A Nobleford volunteer firefighter has passed away.Jake Sansom was identified as one of the victims of a weekend shooting northeast of Edmonton in the Bonnyville area.The 39-year-old wa...

Apr 01, 2020 Jake Sansom was a volunteer firefighter in Nobleford (Photo courtesy Nobleford & District Emergency Services on Facebook)

Two people suffered smoke inhalation in West Lethbridge garage fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services was called to a home in West Lethbridge around 7:30 pm on Tuesday.Chief Fire Marshall Heath Wright says there was a fire in a garage on the 100 ...

Apr 01, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

City offering social service supports in light of COVID-19 pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is working hard to help the community during the global COVID-19 pandemic.The city says staff has been working with local partners to identify areas of need for...

Apr 01, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Province providing $30 million in COVID-19 funding to support charities

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta government is offering support to charitable and non-profit organizations who are helping the vulnerable during the COVID-19 global pandemic, in the form of $30 million in...

Apr 01, 2020 The Alberta Legislature building in Edmonton (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge Police enforcing public health orders, say to submit complaints to AHS

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After the Government of Alberta discussed the introduction of legislation around public health orders Tuesday, Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has been given direction on the enforcem...

Apr 01, 2020 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)