Lethbridge and Area

"Shoes for Kids" drive aims to collect at least 200 pairs for youths in need

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Three local police departments have teamed up with a community advocacy group to ensure every child has a new pair of shoes heading into the new school year.Connecting Our Community S...

Jun 29, 2021

Alberta sets new energy consumption record, 34 heat records Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Anyone else ready to go back to complaining about how cold it is?The province is currently in the midst of an extreme heatwave that is breaking all kinds of records.Environment Canada...

Jun 29, 2021

Taber's face mask bylaw repealed, provincial mandate remains until July 1

TABER, AB - The Town of Taber's face mask bylaw is no more.At Monday's town council meeting, they voted to repeal Bylaw 22-2020, just three days before the provincial mask order is set to be lifted.As...

Jun 29, 2021

Dozens of City of Lethbridge employees reportedly laid off

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A "workforce adjustment" is underway at Lethbridge City Hall.LNN was informed by a family member of a city employee that upwards of 61 workers were recently given their pink slips.We ...

Jun 29, 2021

The Daily with LNN – June 28, 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 28, 2021

Fire Bans and restrictions increase with hot temperatures

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- As predicted, the hot temperatures have prompted not only heat warnings but, also fire bans and and restrctions. Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban on all open fires within its...

Jun 28, 2021

Lethbridge down to just five active COVID cases, 42 across South Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Monday's report on COVID-19.AHS is no longer updating the numbers on weekends, so this article will cover numbers compiled from Thursday to Sunday...

Jun 28, 2021

RCMP investigating "suspicious fire" at Siksika Nation Catholic church

SIKSIKA NATION, AB - A Southern Albertan church appears to be the latest in a string of Catholic churches across the country that have been hit with fires.Gleichen RCMP was called around 12:30 am on M...

Jun 28, 2021

Lethbridge Public Library to reopen Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Book readers rejoice, the Lethbridge Library is set to reopen this week.Both the Crossings and Main branches will reopen on Friday, July 2, with most services returning to pre-pandemi...

Jun 28, 2021

Lethbridge doctors tell city council to remove mask bylaw

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of specialists in respiratory and critical care say the City of Lethbridge's face mask bylaw is no longer necessary.Drs. Eric Wilde, P.L. Oviatt, Josh Henkelman, and Kurt Olso...

Jun 28, 2021