Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Father of Humboldt crash victim worried by speed limit proposal, delay in organ donor bill
LETHBRIDGE, AB- A father whose son's organs helped others after he died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's disturbed a private member's bill to increase speed limits on major Alberta highways...
Mar 18, 2021

Alberta planning to expand number of pharmacies administering COVID vaccine
EDMONTON, AB - Over the years, pharmacies have played a key role in administering flu shots to Albertans.They're now doing the same to help combat COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced in Edmonton ...
Mar 18, 2021

Rare disease linked to bats discovered in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB- The "Germ Hunters" team through the Alberta Government has discovered a rare pulmonary disease that is linked to bats.Infectious disease experts at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) a...
Mar 18, 2021

Hockey Advisory Committee discontinued by U of L, signals end to Pronghorn hockey
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns hockey program is no more. In April of 2020, the U of L had announced that due to budget constraints, both the men and women's varsity hockey p...
Mar 18, 2021

Last Post Fund recognizing veterans with special gravestones
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The lives and sacrifices of veterans are being honoured thanks to the Last Post Fund.The not-for-profit's mission ensures that no veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial due ...
Mar 18, 2021

The Daily with LNN – March 17, 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...
Mar 17, 2021

Lethbridge College launches aquaponics training for all
LETHBRIDGE, AB. - Sustainable food production is more accessible than ever in Lethbridge, as aquaponics grows in popularity. The expert scientists in Lethbridge College's Aquaculture Centre of Excelle...
Mar 17, 2021

AHS confirms 34 new COVID cases & one death in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, covering statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.479 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing t...
Mar 17, 2021

Deadline for "Working Parent Benefit" ends March 31
EDMONTON, AB- Working parents have until March 31 to apply to receive a one-time $561 per child benefit to help with the cost of child care.Alberta parents "who used child care from April to December ...
Mar 17, 2021

Man found in Lethbridge alley with head injury pronounced deceased
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are continuing to investigate a case from this past weekend but say the victim has succumbed to his injuries. At approximately 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 14, LPS was c...
Mar 17, 2021