Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Lethbridge Polytechnic announces Fall 2025 valedictorian
Mary Lou Masculino is this term's top graduate at Lethbridge Polytechnic.The Computer Information Technology (CIT) student has been named valedictorian.She says she was surprised and deeply honoured t...
Oct 06, 2025

Lethbridge students & parents rally as Alberta-wide teachers' strike begins
It is the second day of rallies in Lethbridge, and across much of the province, as teachers hit the picket lines in hopes of reaching a new deal with the Alberta Government.READ MORE: Alberta's teache...
Oct 06, 2025

Lethbridge election forums set for Monday & Tuesday this week
With just a couple of days remaining before the start of advanced voting in the 2025 municipal election, voters will have a chance to hear directly from the mayor and councillor candidates. The Nord-B...
Oct 06, 2025

More supports for families during potential teachers' strike, free programming in southern Alberta
The Alberta Government has announced additional support for students and their families in the event that teachers go on strike on Monday.Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says he ...
Oct 03, 2025

AUPE makes new offer as Town of Coaldale lockout nears one month
UPDATE (Mon, Oct. 6): Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn has provided a brief statement to LNN regarding AUPE's new offer.He says the counteroffer will be added to the agenda for the Town of Coaldale's regu...
Oct 03, 2025

First election forum in Lethbridge set for Saturday
Voters in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the candidates in the 2025 municipal election.The Lethbridge Public Library is set to host a meet-and-greet with the mayoral and c...
Oct 03, 2025

Lockdown at some south Lethbridge schools following reports of suspicious person
UPDATE (12:50 p.m. Friday): The Lethbridge Police Service says it has taken the suspect into custody. The lockdown is now over, and the public can resume use of the area.The investigation is ongoing. ...
Oct 03, 2025

Finalists announced for Lethbridge Business Awards
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the nominees for the Lethbridge Business Awards."We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of this year's finalists. Their...
Oct 03, 2025

Lethbridge records lowest overdose death total in 10 years
While any deaths due to drug consumption are too many, at least the numbers are continuing to trend in the right direction.The Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System has been updated to show number...
Oct 03, 2025

Lethbridge schools preparing for possible strike, what parents & students need to know
Teachers across Alberta could soon be hitting the picket lines, potentially shutting down thousands of schools.If the Alberta Government and Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) cannot reach a new coll...
Oct 03, 2025