Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Members named for U of Lās Hockey Advisory Committee
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There may be hope after all for University of Lethbridge's hockey teams.In April, it was announced that the U of L would be discontinuing its hockey programs. This came after three st...
Jun 09, 2020

The Daily with LNN ā June 8, 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 08, 2020

"The Watch" manager speaks out on petition to defund the program - Video
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge's Watch program has been receiving some negative attention lately from some members of the public. The program is designed to provide the streets of Lethbridge with a volunt...
Jun 08, 2020

Anti-racism protesters commended for wearing masks, but should get tested for COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health spoke about last week's anti-racism protests across the province and provided the daily COVID-19 update for Monday, June 8.The demonstration ...
Jun 08, 2020

Province makes access to virtual health services permanent
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta hopes to permanently increase access to health services.When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the province introduced billing codes that it claims allowed...
Jun 08, 2020

Lethbridge Police hope to start body cam pilot project in 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) could soon be equipped with body cameras.Acting Chief Scott Woods says they started looking into using body cams in 2018 and officially made...
Jun 08, 2020

Canada West cancels all first-term competitions
EDMONTON, AB- The Canada west sports league is cancelling all sports for the fall semester.The league announced Monday (June 8) that because of COVID-19, university sports will look very different thi...
Jun 08, 2020

Town of Bow Island & former employee face charges related to water quality monitoring
BOW ISLAND, AB - The Government of Alberta has laid seven charges against the Town of Bow Island and a now-former employee.The municipality is charged with five counts related to failing to take speci...
Jun 08, 2020

Free face masks at fast-food chains in Alberta now available
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 600 A&W, McDonald's, and Tim Hortons locations across the province are now distributing non-medical face masks.LNN reported in late May that the Government of Alberta would...
Jun 08, 2020

Lethbridge School Division launches survey for parents on 2020-2021 year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parents can share their input on how their children should be educated next year.The Lethbridge School Division has launched a survey for parents, with the goal of gathering feedback ...
Jun 08, 2020