Lethbridge and Area

The Daily with LNN – March 19, 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 19, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

City of Lethbridge outlines what Wednesday's State of Local Emergency means

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with the City of Lethbridge are providing more details about their State of Local Emergency (SOLE).It was issued Wednesday afternoon.Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services...

Mar 19, 2020 Council chambers at Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge College cancels 2020 Convocation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students graduating from Lethbridge College will not be able to attend their Convocation ceremony."In light of the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic and with recommendations from provi...

Mar 19, 2020 Lethbridge College. (Lethbridge News Now)

Public feedback invited on proposed coal mine near Blairmore

BLAIRMORE, AB - The public commenting period has opened for the Grassy Mountain Coal Project.The project, by Benga Mining Limited, would be located in the Crowsnest Pass approximately seven kilometers...

Mar 19, 2020 Grassy Mountain Coal Project. (Supplied by Wikipedia Commons)

MLA Neudorf details provincial COVID-19 aid package

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Following the Government of Alberta's announcement Wednesday of financial assistance for those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, the MLA for Lethbridge-East hopes to give some more cla...

Mar 19, 2020 Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf. (Supplied by Nathan Neudorf)

Lethbridge City Hall being closed to the public Thursday morning

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After declaring a State of Local Emergency Wednesday afternoon, the City of Lethbridge is announcing further steps to limit the spread of COVID-19"This now includes the closure of Cit...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – March 18, 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 18, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

119 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta, prompting further provincial closures

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that 22 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed as of Wednesday, March 18.This brings the provincial total to 119.83 cases in the Calgar...

Mar 18, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Risk associated with COVID-19 prompts Lethbridge County to close offices

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In response to the current pandemic, Lethbridge County has taken proactive steps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 among staff and residents.On Wednesday (Mar 18) afternoon, ...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge County office -- LNN

LPS limiting public entry to police station

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is adjusting its operations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health of its staff and the public.The following changes are in eff...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)