Lethbridge and Area

All playgrounds in Taber closed to limit spread of COVID-19

TABER, AB - The Town of Taber continues its fight against COVID-19.Its latest measure is to close all playgrounds within Taber. Closures will be in place until further notice to help limit the spread ...

Mar 24, 2020 Town of Taber Sign (Photo: Chat News Today)

The Daily with LNN – March 23, 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 23, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Lethbridge man charged after alleged assault, mischief at liquor store

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a man after a reported incident at a liquor store.On Friday, March 20, police were called to the Liquor Depot on the 500 Block of Universit...

Mar 23, 2020 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)

2020 Lethbridge Air Show Cancelled

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Organizers of the Lethbridge International Air Show have made the difficult decision to cancel this year's event.It was scheduled for the Heritage Day long weekend in early August aft...

Mar 23, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

U of L cancels Convocation, formulating new plans

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge has announced that in-person celebrations for Convocation this spring will not be happening."This decision was not made lightly," says Kathleen Massey, th...

Mar 23, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

City announces utility deferral, fire ban, parks prohibitions

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is taking steps to keep the public safe from COVID-19.Four announcements were made Monday, one of which is a fire ban in the river valley.This is primarily mean...

Mar 23, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

City woman charged in connection with multiple cases of B-and-E

LETHBRIDGE, AB -- A 19-year old woman who was previously reported as missing is now facing charges for a series of break and enters in the downtown area.On Saturday night (Mar 21), police responded to...

Mar 23, 2020 Haley-Anne Trennery -- provided by police

Man charged after stolen vehicle collides with building

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 25-year-old man has been charged after colliding with a building while driving a stolen vehicle.LPS say that on the morning of March 20, they responded to a report that a Ford Explo...

Mar 23, 2020 The stolen vehicle involved (Photo provided by the Lethbridge Police Service)

Cor Van Raay donates $100,000 to Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local philanthropist is donating a significant amount of money to a local food bank.Although Cor Van Raay is currently self-isolating and taking health precautions right now, he bel...

Mar 23, 2020 Cor Van Raay (right) donates $100,000 to the Interfaith Food Bank. (Supplied by Interfaith Food Bank)

City makes transit free to limit passenger-driver contact

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says it is continuing to support what it believes is an "essential service."Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation locally, two new measures are being introduce...

Mar 23, 2020 Lethbridge Transit bus. (Lethbridge News Now)