Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Town of Granum officially dissolves February 1
GRANUM, AB - Starting this Saturday, the Town of Granum will cease to exist as an official government entity.LNN reported in November 2019 that residents voted in favour of becoming part of the Munici...
Jan 31, 2020 Granum sign. (Supplied by 5of7 on Flickr)
Capstone Infrastructure buys majority stake in $200-million Claresholm Solar Project
CLARESHOLM, AB - A major financial transaction has taken place for a large-scale solar energy project in southern Alberta.Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has acquired a 51% interest in the Claresh...
Jan 30, 2020 Solar energy panels. (Supplied by PublicDomainPictures.net)
$11-million supportive housing project announced for Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It may be a case of deja vu, but the Government of Alberta is pumping $11-million in partnership with the federal government into supportive housing.The previous NDP government made a...
Jan 30, 2020 Local and provincial government officials announce the $11-million supportive housing project. (Lethbridge News Now)
Average rental price in Lethbridge fell slightly in 2019
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It depends on what type of property you are renting, but a new report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting shows a slight drop in rental prices in the city.For all ty...
Jan 30, 2020 Apartments for rent sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Sobeys no longer offering plastic bags as of February 1, Safeway will join later in 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - CORRECTION: This article originally stated that both Sobeys and Safeway would no longer have plastic bags as of February 1, but a PR representative for the company informed LNN that i...
Jan 30, 2020 Sobeys. (Supplied by The Canadian Press)
Friendship Bench installed at Lethbridge College
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College has unveiled a new bench on its campus.But the yellow bench located in the Andrews Building has a special meaning, promoting the message "yellow is for hello". The ...
Jan 30, 2020 (L to R) Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College President and CEO; Sam Fiorella, Lucas Fiorella Friendship Bench founder; Dr. Samantha Lenci, Lethbridge College Provost and Vice President Academic; Dr. Jeanine Webber, Dean of the Centre for Justice and Human Services (Photo courtesy Paul Kingsmith, Lethbridge College)
Woman arrested in Taber after alleged stabbing
TABER, AB - A woman is behind bars after a reported incident early Wednesday (Jan. 29) morning.Taber Police Service was called to a home on the 5900 block of 54 Street at approximately 5:30 am.Officer...
Jan 29, 2020 Taber police car. (Lethbridge News Now)
Fort Macleod considering "Trap Neuter Return cat program" to prevent overpopulation
FORT MACLEOD, AB - Cats are crowding the community of Fort Macleod, and the town is looking to do something about it.Town Council voted this week to proceed with public engagement on a Trap Neuter Ret...
Jan 29, 2020 (Supplied by Pixabay)
Survey: Most Lethbridge businesses report growth, but labour challenges remain
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new study conducted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Lethbridge is showing positive results for many local businesses.143 businesses were surveyed last...
Jan 29, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Coaldale investing heavily in infrastructure while not raising residential property taxes
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale has laid out its plans for the next few years.Back in December 2019, council approved the 2020/2022 Operating Budget, while voting to adopt the 2020-2024 Capital Pl...
Jan 29, 2020 Town of Coaldale sign. (Lethbridge News Now)