Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Final Lethbridge candidates forum set for Wednesday
The Lethbridge Public Library is hosting one final opportunity for voters in the Lethbridge federal riding to hear from all of the local candidates.The Federal Election Forum takes place from 6:00 p.m...
Apr 16, 2025

Lethbridge overdose deaths fell 64% in 2024
A new report shows that drug overdose deaths are continuing to trend in the right direction in Lethbridge. The Government of Alberta has updated its substance use surveillance system report, which inc...
Apr 15, 2025

Pickleball tournament announced in Lethbridge as sport continues to grow
The 2025 Lethbridge & District Pickleball Tournament will only be the beginning.The event was announced on Tuesday and will take place from May 2-4 at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.It will ...
Apr 15, 2025

Lethbridge businesses donate $350,000 to new cardiac centre
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) is celebrating a trio of major donations.A group of local businesses have given a combined $350,000 to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. It is working ...
Apr 15, 2025

Public urged to stay clear of fire wreckage after crews encounter issues
The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Service (LFES) is asking everyone to be mindful of crews at work.Fire investigators and restoration teams have been on-site at the 1200 block o...
Apr 15, 2025

Abigayle Terrill named Lethbridge Polytechnic valedictorian
One of the brightest students at Lethbridge Polytechnic is being celebrated for her efforts.Abigayle Terrill has been named the valedictorian of the first class to graduate from Lethbridge Polytechnic...
Apr 15, 2025

Canadian mayors collaborating on opioid crisis strategies in Lethbridge
The mayors of 28 communities across the province are in the middle of a conference focused on how they can better respond to the drug crisis and related issues.The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and...
Apr 15, 2025

Aaron Patton representing United Party of Canada in Bow River
The United Party of Canada is looking to Aaron Patton to run in the 2025 federal election in the Bow River riding.He provided the following answers to LNN in a questionnaire:Why did you want to run in...
Apr 15, 2025

Lethbridge hosts Calgary in playoff games Tuesday & Wednesday
Games three and four of the Lethbridge Hurricanes' second-round playoff series will be contested on home ice.The Canes host the Calgary Hitmen at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday...
Apr 15, 2025

Lethbridge racquetballers set to compete at national championships
A big opportunity is coming up for a trio of local racquetball players.Coby Iwaasa, Naman Guari and Makaio White have all qualified for the 2025 Racquetball Canadian National Championships, set to tak...
Apr 14, 2025