Lethbridge and Area

CBSA reminds boaters that "now is not the time to be crossing the border for discretionary reasons"

OTTAWA, ONT - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all boaters that crossing the border for recreation or tourism is currently prohibited.The Government of Canada has introduced border mea...

Jun 05, 2020

Lethbridge-area businesses share continued struggles during COVID-19 pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Companies across Lethbridge have weighed in on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them.202 business owners were consulted between May 14-26, 2020 by the Lethbridge Region Economic...

Jun 05, 2020

May’s jobless rate sees big jump in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region's unemployment rate saw a dramatic spike last month.The jobless rate was 9.0 percent in May. That's up from 6.8 percent in April. The Lethb...

Jun 05, 2020

Holy Spirit approves budget with $1.8-million shortfall, 21 layoffs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It is a tough year for school boards across Alberta, and the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is no exception. They approved their 2020/2021 operating budget last week that has a ...

Olivia Thorington Jun 05, 2020 Holy Spirit Catholic School Division board office (Photo courtesy Holy Spirit Catholic School Division)

Anti-racism protest in Lethbridge draws in huge crowd

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Thursday afternoon (June 4) as of 5:00 pm there were over 900 protesters that gathered in front of Lethbridge City Hall.The peaceful protest grew rapidly with people in a matter of min...

Jun 04, 2020

The Daily with LNN – June 4, 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 04, 2020

Grazing goats return to Lethbridge's coulees to eat invasive weeds

LETHBRIDGE, AB - For the second straight summer, invasive plant control is going to the goats.The City of Lethbridge has contracted the Creekside Goat Company to have their 200-animal crew eat their w...

Jun 04, 2020

Alberta Golf's 2020 Championships given the green light

CALGARY, AB- After gathering information, consultation with golf courses, competitors & volunteers across the province, 2020 Alberta Golf Championships will proceed using new Covid-19 safety proto...

Jun 04, 2020

LPS Chief talks racism, protests, and police training

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As protests and riots continue to erupt across the United States and some police forces in the country respond with violence of their own, the Acting Chief for Lethbridge Police Servi...

Jun 04, 2020

U of L professor speaks on COVID-19’s impact on small businesses at SACPA

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) hosted Dr. Trevor Harrison on Thursday morning.Harrison is a professor of sociology at the University of Lethbridge and director...

Jun 04, 2020