Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Province to start paying unvaccinated Albertans $100 to get COVID vaccine
EDMONTON, AB - Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that the Alberta Government is offering a one-time incentive of $100 for all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccin...
Sep 03, 2021

Try-outs for Lethbridge Lightning hockey team start Sept. 14
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Lightning hockey is set to make its return next month.The senior AA team's season opener is set for October 16 at Nicholas Sheran Arena. To prepare for the year, the team w...
Sep 03, 2021

Cardston RCMP seeking information in aggravated assault investigation
CARDSTON, AB - Cardston RCMP responded to a complaint of assault on July 17.The investigation determined that at approximately 2:30 am on July 17, "the victim had confronted a group of approximately 1...
Sep 03, 2021

Coaldale and Picture Butte crews tackle hay shed fire during 14-plus hour response
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Local fire crews had a full day on Thursday.Coaldale & District Emergency Services says responders attended a large hay shed fire in Lethbridge County, with the initial cal...
Sep 03, 2021

Winner announced in second draw of Alberta’s “Open for Summer” lottery
CALGARY, AB - A Calgary woman is $1-million richer after being named the winner of the second round of the "Open for Summer" vaccine lottery.Amie Gee's name was drawn from over 1.85 million entries in...
Sep 03, 2021

Marissa Black running for Lethbridge City Council this October
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Marissa Black wants to see equal representation on Lethbridge City Council.The current council consists of eight men (seven councillors and mayor Chris Spearman) and one woman, counci...
Sep 03, 2021

The Daily with LNN – September 2, 2021
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Sep 02, 2021

70% of eligible Albertans are fully vaccinated
EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced that more than 2.6 million Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving two vaccine doses.70 per cent have received both doses with 78.2...
Sep 02, 2021

Parts of Alberta and BC experiencing cell and telephone service outage
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some users of cell phones and telephones in Alberta and British Columbia are experiencing service outages.Alberta Emergency Alert says there is an incident that has affected telephone...
Sep 02, 2021

Birds of Prey Centre ready to fly for last weekend of the season
COALDALE, AB - The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is set to welcome guests for the last weekend of the season.The facility in Coaldale's last day of welcoming the public for the year is Monday, Sept. 6....
Sep 02, 2021