Lethbridge and Area

Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge postponed to 2021

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Another major sporting event has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Lethbridge 2020 Alberta Summer Games Society has elected to postpone the games until the summer of 2021....

Apr 02, 2020 Lethbridge Alberta Summer Games 2020 logo

Glendon man charged in murder of Nobleford man and a man from Bonnyville

GLENDON, AB. -- There has been an arrest and charges in relation to the death of 39-year old Jacob Sansom of Nobleford, and his uncle, 57-year old Maurice Cardinal of Bonnyville, Alta. It is alleged t...

Apr 02, 2020 Jacob Sansom - Nobleford Emergency Services

Fort Macleod company helping to build temporary hospitals in New York

FORT MACLEOD, AB - New York City is among the most afflicted by COVID-19 in the world right now, but a company in Southern Alberta is helping to build the proper facilities.CNN reported Wednesday that...

Apr 02, 2020 A shipment of panels gets ready for transport to New York. (Supplied by Delcan Building Materials)

Lethbridge Food Bank receiving $300,000 to help vulnerable students and their families

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is supporting nine non-profits to provide food assistance to vulnerable K-12 students and their families.Altogether, the province is rolling out $3-million i...

Apr 02, 2020 Staff at the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division distribute food packages to students from Lethrbidge Food Bank. (Holy Spirit Catholic School Division)

Lethbridge County announces 90-day utility penalty deferrals

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Following the provincial government's announcement of a 90-day deferral on all utility penalties in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge County is following suit.The c...

Apr 02, 2020 The Lethbridge County office (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Fort Macleod’s ‘Ghostbusters’ premiere event postponed due to COVID-19

FORT MACLEOD, AB - It's tough news for Ghostbusters fans in southern Alberta.The latest film in the popular franchise, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', recently had its July 10, 2020 release date pushed to ...

Apr 02, 2020 A shot of Fort Macleod's Empress Theatre in the 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' trailer (Supplied by Sony Pictures Entertainment)

Claresholm alerts residents of spam email

CLARESHOLM, AB - The Town of Claresholm is warning of a scam email in the community.The email states that the Town is undergoing an "annual bank reconciliation audit" and reviewing "the company outsta...

Apr 02, 2020 The Town of Claresholm welcome sign (Photo supplied by Town of Claresholm)

The Daily with LNN – April 1, 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....

Apr 01, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Unemployed during COVID-19? Here’s how to navigate federal programs

A quick look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance:Canada Emergency Response BenefitThe CERB pays a monthly $2,000 payment to workers who wouldn't otherwise...

Apr 01, 2020 The Canadian Press

Late fees for taxes or utility payments in Coaldale temporarily eliminated

COALDALE, AB - Coaldale Town Council has passed new measures it believes will help ease the financial stress on its residents and businesses.Effective April 1, 2020, penalties associated with late pay...

Apr 01, 2020 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)