Lethbridge and Area

LNN News Update for Feb 11, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.This is LNN's podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been working on.Downl...

Feb 11, 2020

LPS issues Canada-wide warrant for suspect in Lethbridge homicide

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of a 29-year-old man charged in connection with the city's first homicide in two years.Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe, 29, of...

Feb 11, 2020 Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)

Collaboration reached between Lethbridge County and the area's irrigation districts

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new framework agreement has just been reached by the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District (LNID), and Lethbridge County. It will focus...

Feb 11, 2020 LNID Chairman Klass Slomp; Reeve Lorne Hickey; SMRID Chairman Gary Franz - Photo credit Leth. County

Fort Macleod re-working plans for pool renovations after funding denied

FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Town of Fort Macleod will have some sort of a renovated or expanded outdoor pool, but it is no longer clear what that might look like.Originally, the town's Chief Administrative...

Feb 11, 2020 Fort Macleod sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Provincial budget to be tabled February 27

EDMONTON, AB - Provincial Finance Minister Travis Toews says the budget will be tabled Feb. 27. It will allow enough time for government to debate and pass it before the end of the fiscal year. In a m...

Feb 11, 2020 Provincial Legislature

Feb. 11 is "Safer Internet Day" - how to stay safe

LETHBRIDGE, AB - February 11 marks the worldwide Safer Internet Day, and in the spirit of that, Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and the Lethbridge Sexual Violence Action Committee are offering tips to...

Feb 11, 2020 ALERT logo.

Town hall on Lethbridge School Division's finances takes place Tuesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Families who have students attending Lethbridge's public schools, as well as members of the public, are invited to give their feedback on spending priorities.Board Chair Clark Bosch s...

Feb 11, 2020 Victoria Park High School. (Supplied by Lethbridge School Division)

Lethbridge Council moves Indigenous Culture Centre into future talks

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge City Council is moving forward with an Indigenous Cultural Centre for Lethbridge, which is expected to help many different Indigenous groups.The centre is trying to accompli...

Feb 10, 2020 Blackfoot word - OKI -- LNN Photo

City of Lethbridge to draft bylaw to ban conversion therapy

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has voted to adopt two motions regarding conversion therapy.Conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation to heterosexua...

Feb 10, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

33-year-old Lethbridge man facing sexual assault charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 33-year-old Lethbridge man is facing several charges in relation to an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a woman's residence between late Friday night (Feb. 7), and early Satu...

Feb 10, 2020 Lethbridge Police Vehicle