Lethbridge and Area

City asking residents to be mindful of waste and recycling during COVID-19 pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in Lethbridge are being asked to consider what they recycle and toss in their trash bans.The city says reduced services and closures due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic cou...

Apr 01, 2020 Some city services have been adjusted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Earthquake rattles Southern Alberta and north-west U.S.

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Did you feel it? For many residents across southern Alberta, including Calgary, and much of the U.S. north-west, the earth moved early Tuesday (Mar 31) evening. The temblor was felt...

Mar 31, 2020 Earthquake area -- USGS

The Daily with LNN – March 31, 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....

Mar 31, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

City Council set to vote on expansion to Japanese Gardens facility

LETHBRIDGE, AB - April 6 will be the day that the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden will know whether their project will go ahead after all.The expanded Programming & Community Facility would be 465 squa...

Mar 31, 2020 (Photo by Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens)

Farmers can still bring in temporary foreign workers, but may need locals more than ever

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Farmers across Southern Alberta and Canada have expressed their concerns about whether or not they will be able to get enough workers for this year.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the f...

Mar 31, 2020 (Supplied by Glenn Miller)

Province talks legislation for enforcing COVID-19 orders, home renters, and oil wells

EDMONTON, AB - The United Conservative Party will be introducing a trio of bills that they say will help Albertans get through the COVID-19 pandemic.Government House Leader Jason Nixon talked about Bi...

Mar 31, 2020 Government House Leader Jason Nixon. (Supplied by Government of Alberta)

The Daily with LNN – March 30, 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....

Mar 30, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Blood Tribe announces mandatory curfew for youths

STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe Chief and Council are taking steps to minimize the risk of community transmission of COVID-19.Effective immediately, all residents under the age of 18 must stay at home ...

Mar 30, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

U of L campus access heavily restricted

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Due to the ongoing pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic and the high volumes of people frequently attending, the University of Lethbridge has restricted access to its campus.They are abi...

Mar 30, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge School Division trying to sort out mandated budget cuts

LETHBRIDGE, AB - School boards across Alberta will have to make do with less.The Government of Alberta announced on Saturday that education funding will be "temporarily adjusted" since K-12 classes ar...

Mar 30, 2020 Lethbridge Collegiate Institute. (Lethbridge News Now)