Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Paul Brandt issues statement on Coutts convoy
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In the entertainment industry, the music, lyrics and voice of famous musicians can hold sway over a myriad of issues.In Alberta, one of the most loved of musicians is Paul Brandt. H...
Feb 04, 2022
The Weekly with LNN - February 4, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Weekly with LNN is a video recap of some of the stories Lethbridge News Now has covered for the week of January 21 - February 4, 2022.Connor Gunn tells a summary of Alberta's, crim...
Feb 04, 2022
AHS reports 26 COVID deaths in Alberta including three in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Friday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.2,086 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 50...
Feb 04, 2022
City woman facing charges after vehicle search turns up drugs
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A 40 year old city woman has been charged as a result of the seizure of drugs following a vehicle search on Thursday (Feb 3) afternoon.Around 2:00-pm that day, a Traffic Response Un...
Feb 04, 2022
MLA Neudorf calls for end to Restrictions Exemption Program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The MLA for Lethbridge-East has weighed in on what he thinks Alberta should do with COVID-19 restrictions going forward.As the convoy and blockade near the Coutts border has gone on f...
Feb 04, 2022
Blaine Hyggen looks back on first 100 days as Lethbridge's Mayor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is recognizing his first 100 days in office. Hyggen was sworn into the role following a municipal election win last fall after prior experience as a cit...
Feb 04, 2022
Picture Butte RCMP responding to fatal collision near Diamond City
PICTURE BUTTE, AB - RCMP is on scene at a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 25 just south of Diamond City.Shortly before 8 am this morning, RCMP was made aware that a car travelling eastbound o...
Feb 04, 2022
Premier Kenney holds Facebook Q-and-A to discuss police "assault" issue and lifting mandates
EDMONTON, AB. -- As vehicle convoys continue to impede traffic in Southern Alberta (the LNN newsroom was notified of four Thursday afternoon alone), the level of frustration from the public is beginni...
Feb 04, 2022
COVID hospitalizations in Alberta see small drop for first time in weeks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Thursday, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.2,370 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to ...
Feb 03, 2022
Alberta adds support to children living with diabetes
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta children and youth living with diabetes are now receiving additional support for monitoring and managing their condition.Eligible Albertans younger than 18 years who are insulin...
Feb 03, 2022