Lethbridge and Area

Cineworld says $2.8-billion takeover of Cineplex is off, claims deal was breached

TORONTO - Cineworld PLC says it has terminated its $2.8-billion takeover of Canadian movie exhibitor Cineplex Inc. following "certain breaches'' of the acquisition deal were discovered.The U.K.-based ...

Jun 12, 2020

Province commends Blood Tribe's COVID-19 mitigation efforts

STANDOFF, AB - UPDATE: The Blood Tribe announced that one of their elders died their week due to complications with COVID-19.Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health took some time out of Friday's CO...

Jun 12, 2020

LPS launches new bike registration initiative

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After having his bike stolen four times over the span of a few years, 14-year-old Nathan Sherwood asked if the Lethbridge Police Service could help in any way. With the help of the LPS...

Jun 12, 2020

Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens now open

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although it is a month later than originally expected, one of Lethbridge's biggest tourist attractions is once again up and running.Executive Director of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garde...

Jun 12, 2020

After sizable drop in April, home rental prices in Lethbridge bounce back in May

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The cost of rent in Lethbridge returned to a more normal level after seeing a fairly sizable drop earlier this spring.According to the latest National Rent Report for May from Rentals...

Jun 12, 2020

Repost: Stage 2 of Alberta’s relaunch now underway

EDMONTON, AB - More businesses are now able to reopen.Premier Jason Kenney announced earlier this week that Stage 2 will commence on Friday."This Friday, June 12, well ahead of schedule, Stage 2 of th...

Jun 12, 2020

The Daily with LNN – June 11, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere - now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Soundcloud.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of th...

Jun 11, 2020

One new COVID-19 case in Lethbridge Thursday, 40 provincially

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest update on COVID-19 for Thursday, June 11.Provincially, another 40 infections were confirmed, bringing the total to 7,316. Of those, 3...

Jun 11, 2020

Early morning barn fire causes $50,000

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- Four city fire stations and 23 firefighters responded to a barn fire in the 200 block of 30 Street West at around 3 a.m. Thursday morning.The barn was fully involved when firefighter...

Jun 11, 2020

Court hears Crown's appeal of David and Collet Stephan's not guilty verdict

CALGARY, AB - The appeal process for David and Collet Stephan's acquittal last year began Thursday in Calgary.The couple was charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life after their 19-mont...

Jun 11, 2020