Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Expansion to EMS transport to reduce ambulance and care wait times
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Changes to emergency medical services (EMS) aim to get more ambulances back on the road faster.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Tuesday that Albertans requiring EMS can now b...
Jul 06, 2021

Lethbridge council approves new Municipal Development Plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has voted to approve the Municipal Development Plan (MDP).Also known as Bylaw 6265, the MDP aims to improve the quality of life and address changing needs of t...
Jul 06, 2021

The Daily with LNN – July 5, 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...
Jul 05, 2021

12 new COVID cases in South Zone over past seven days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Monday's report on COVID-19.For the time being, LNN is only reporting COVID numbers once per week each Monday, so today's article will cover stati...
Jul 05, 2021

Mystery gas smell resolved in east Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - City officials received multiple calls on the weekend with concerns over a gas smell on one side of Lethbridge.Concerns grew as it wasn't only one call, many people smelled the odour....
Jul 05, 2021

Masks & distancing to be "strongly encouraged" in most places at U of L, required in others
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge is providing updates on its plans for the Fall 2021 term.In a letter to colleagues and students, the U of L announced new changes in light of most COVID-1...
Jul 05, 2021

Taber corn should be ready in early August despite tough growing season
TABER, AB - Corn growers in Southern Alberta are hoping for another a-maize-ing crop this summer.James Johnson, owner and operator at Johnson Fresh Farms, says they got off to a bit of a slow start in...
Jul 05, 2021

Filming in Medicine Hat later this month for "Angel Dust" miniseries
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat actress and filmmaker is weeks away from starting production in the city on a miniseries starring Daniel Baldwin.Chrystal Snow, owner of Break the Chains Films, says ...
Jul 05, 2021

Council approves revisions to Municipal Stimulus Program projects, including airport renovations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has given the go-ahead to proceed with a revised plan for Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) funded projects.These projects include renovations at the Lethbridge...
Jul 05, 2021

Lethbridge one of four communities to hold Calgary Stampede fireworks display Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Calgary Stampede kicks off this coming Friday, July 9, and Lethbridge will be part of the celebrations. The summer event will begin with a province-wide fireworks display, known a...
Jul 05, 2021