Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
City of Lethbridge decommissioning Dave Elton Skate Park
Lethbridge's first skate park has reached the end of its life.The Dave Elton Skate Park is being decommissioned, after having opened 26 years ago in 1999.G.M. of Parks and Cemeteries Blair Richter say...
Oct 06, 2025
LPS seeking witnesses in kidnapping, unlawful confinement
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help as it continues to investigate a recent incident.Just before midnight on Friday, October 3, officers received a report that a woman ...
Oct 06, 2025
Charges laid in connection to lockdowns at Lethbridge schools
A man has been charged after several schools in south Lethbridge were forced into lockdown protocols last week.At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday, October 3, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) say...
Oct 06, 2025
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