Lethbridge and Area

LPS charge man with drug offences after seizing $13,000 worth of methamphetamine

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a 31-year-old man after a significant quantity of methamphetamine was seized.The LPS Priority Crimes Unit arrested Robert Kenneth Laing on outstanding w...

Jun 04, 2021

Lethbridge's movie theatres reopening June 10

LETHBRIDGE, AB - In just under one week, moviegoers will be able to head back into theatres for the first time in several months.As part of Alberta's "Open for Summer Plan", Stage 2, which is set to s...

Jun 04, 2021

Coaldale resident raises concerns with 16th Avenue extension

COALDALE, AB - An extension of 16th Avenue in Coaldale has caused some friction between town administration and residents. The roadway is being extended to become the main entry point for a new joint ...

Olivia Thorington Jun 04, 2021 Clive Schaupmeyer is upset with the lack of communication from the Town of Coaldale to its residents, when it comes to both the 16th Avenue extension and the location of the new joint high school/multi-use recreation centre (Photo provided by Clive Schaupmeyer)

City of Lethbridge temporarily waives deadlines for local grants

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The normal deadlines for the Community Event Support Grant have been temporarily waived by the City of Lethbridge. Applicants will be able to apply on an ongoing basis throughout the ...

Olivia Thorington Jun 04, 2021

Lethbridge-Medicine Hat unemployment rate for May drops significantly to 7.3%

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The unemployment rate for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region saw a significant drop last month.In May, the jobless rate was 7.3 per cent. In April, that figure was 8.7 per cent. Provi...

Jun 04, 2021

The Daily with LNN – June 3, 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...

Jun 03, 2021

Nearly all COVID cases in Alberta this year were in unvaccinated people: Dr. Hinshaw

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Thursday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics compiled over the last 24 hours.296 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the tota...

Jun 03, 2021

City of Lethbridge not hosting traditional Canada Day festivities in 2021

LETHBRIDGE, AB - For the second year in a row, residents of Lethbridge will have to make their own fun for Canada Day.While COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted across Alberta, the city says the pan...

Jun 03, 2021

Curbside Organics program starting in Lethbridge in 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB- In the week of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding deliberations, the committee voted in favour to recommend that council approves the program.In Tuesday's city council meeting, ...

Jun 03, 2021

Re-opening dates for Lethbridge facilities announced for Stage 2 of Alberta’s “Open for Summer Plan”

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has provided an update on the opening dates for certain facilities as Stage 2 of the province's "Open for Summer Plan" approaches.Barring any changes, here is a...

Jun 03, 2021