Lethbridge and Area

119 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta, prompting further provincial closures

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that 22 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed as of Wednesday, March 18.This brings the provincial total to 119.83 cases in the Calgar...

Mar 18, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Risk associated with COVID-19 prompts Lethbridge County to close offices

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In response to the current pandemic, Lethbridge County has taken proactive steps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 among staff and residents.On Wednesday (Mar 18) afternoon, ...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge County office -- LNN

LPS limiting public entry to police station

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is adjusting its operations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health of its staff and the public.The following changes are in eff...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta RCMP limiting close contact in detachments

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta RCMP is taking actions to limit contact between the public and their officers and staff."A number of changes have been put in place to protect the health of our employees and ...

Mar 18, 2020 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As of 1:30 pm on Wednesday, March 18, the City of Lethbridge has issued a State of Local Emergency.The declaration allows Lethbridge to access additional resources, particularly for v...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

AA temporarily closing some meetings to help combat spread of COVID-19, including Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alcoholics Anonymous is temporarily closing many of its meetings across Canada in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.AA, which typically meets in churches, legion halls, and oth...

Mar 18, 2020 Alcoholics Anonymous. (John van Hasselt/Corbis via Getty Images)

Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Lethbridge's Catholic Central High School

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 at one of their Lethbridge high schools. Communications Coordinator Anisha Gatner confirmed this ...

Mar 18, 2020 Catholic Central High School. (Lethbridge News Now)

City implementing further actions amidst COVID-19 pandemic, considering even more

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency Original Story:Officials from the City of Lethbridge say they are taking steps to ensure their workers and the general pub...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman. (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS searching for missing man with ties to Lethbridge and Medicine Hat

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 29-year-old.LPS say Jose Benjamin Hernandez was reported missing on February 3, 2020. Attempts to locate him ha...

Mar 18, 2020 Jose Benjamin Hernandez (Photo supplied by LPS)

BREAKING: Ottawa announces $82-billion aid package to support businesses, workers

OTTAWA, ON - The Government of Canada is taking strong actions to try to protect the economy and the health, safety, and jobs of Canadians during the global COVID-19 outbreak.Prime Minister Justin Tru...

Mar 18, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (The Canadian Press)