Lethbridge and Area

Province announces measures to help COVID-19 patients in self-isolation

EDMONTON, AB - Premier Jason Kenney says the provincial government is doing what it can to help people who are afflicted by COVID-19.This comes as another six cases of coronavirus have been confirmed ...

Mar 13, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney. (The Canadian Press)

Jury trials temporarily suspended in Alberta

CALGARY, AB - Alberta is joining several other provinces in suspending jury trials because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Calgary's Chief Crown prosecutor Sue Kendall has sent an email to prosecut...

Mar 13, 2020 Lethbridge courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

WestJet union expecting flight attendant layoffs due to COVID-19

CALGARY, AB - The union representing WestJet flight attendants is expecting layoffs of more than 50 per cent of its staff as the number of flight cancellations continues to mount amid the COVID-19 out...

Mar 13, 2020 WestJet plane at the Lethbridge Airport. (Lethbridge News Now)

Exhibition Park working with event organizers in wake of COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nothing has been canceled, but upcoming events at Exhibition Park may need to be rescheduled.Exhibition Park COO Mike Warkentin originally issued a statement early Thursday afternoon ...

Mar 13, 2020 Exhibition Park COO Mike Warkentin. (Lethbridge News Now)

Three people arrested during north Lethbridge drug seizure

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service's (LPS) Crime Suppression Team arrested three people on Wednesday, March 11.They were working with the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit to in...

Mar 13, 2020 Items seized during the arrest and search. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Breathing new life into a Lethbridge landmark

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of Lethbridge's most iconic structures is set for a make-over.After more than a year of behind the scenes planning, the Sumus Property Group Ltd. is beginning redevelopment work o...

Mar 13, 2020 The historic post office building in downtown Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – March 12, 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 12, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

U of L addresses COVID-19 concerns

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge is responding to concerns about the novel coronavirus.Representatives from the school spoke with media on Thursday morning (March 12), to share the instit...

Mar 12, 2020 Photo: Lethbridge News Now

BREAKING: Alberta Government banning all public gatherings of 250+ people

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is taking significant steps to limit the spread of COVID-19.Effective immediately, the Alberta government is asking all large gatherings or international event...

Mar 12, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Lethbridge College keeping campus open, no disruptions to classes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Both of Lethbridge's post-secondary schools will try to stay "business as usual" in the COVID-19 pandemic for now.According to a statement from Lethbridge College, they are "actively ...

Mar 12, 2020 Lethbridge College. (Lethbridge News Now)