Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Active COVID cases in Alberta at second-highest point throughout pandemic
EDMONTON, AB- Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Tuesday, covering statistics compiled over the past 24 hours. 1,539 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the...
Apr 27, 2021
Kananaskis Country imposes new annual fee for visitors
KANANASKIS COUNTRY, AB- From hiking and biking to camping, skiing, and golfing, Kananaskis hosts endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The Alberta Government has announced this afternoon ...
Apr 27, 2021
Lethbridge Police charge man with property and drug-related offenses
LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Police Service Priority Crimes Unit has laid charges against a man in relation to stolen property connected with several break-ins in southern Alberta.Police conducted a...
Apr 27, 2021
Coaldale debating 0% property tax hike, continues special levy for rec centre
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale is working on three separate items related to property taxes.At Monday's council meeting, members approved continuing the Special Recreation Tax Levy for one more y...
Apr 27, 2021
Red Deer aiming to be top major event destination by 2030
RED DEER, AB- The City of Red Deer and Tourism Red Deer are collaborating on a strategy to see central Alberta's hub become the top destination in Canada, among mid-sized centres, for major sports and...
Apr 27, 2021
Alberta man accused of entering U.S. in kayak, running from border officer
MISSOULA, Mont. - An Alberta man is awaiting a next court date in Montana after he was detained by American authorities for allegedly crossing the border in a kayak.The U.S. Department of Justice says...
Apr 27, 2021
Lethbridge College Kodiaks preparing for 2021-2022 athletic season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge College Kodiaks are gearing up for the 2021-22 athletic season.The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) has been granted approval to draft schedules for teams. T...
Apr 27, 2021
Petition launched to end Lethbridge Police's 'Wanted Wednesday' social media posts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A petition has been started to end a social media program by Lethbridge Police. The petition, posted to change.org and started by Paul Butler, is hoping to end the 'Wanted Wednesday' ...
Apr 27, 2021
Couple found guilty of smuggling cocaine into Canada at Coutts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 12-member jury has reached its verdict in a significant drug smuggling trial.Gurminder Singh Toor was found guilty on both counts - importing cocaine for the purpose of traffickin...
Apr 26, 2021
The Daily with LNN – April 26, 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...
Apr 26, 2021