Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

AUPE makes new offer as Town of Coaldale lockout nears one month
UPDATE (Mon, Oct. 6): Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn has provided a brief statement to LNN regarding AUPE's new offer.He says the counteroffer will be added to the agenda for the Town of Coaldale's regu...
Oct 03, 2025

First election forum in Lethbridge set for Saturday
Voters in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the candidates in the 2025 municipal election.The Lethbridge Public Library is set to host a meet-and-greet with the mayoral and c...
Oct 03, 2025

Lockdown at some south Lethbridge schools following reports of suspicious person
UPDATE (12:50 p.m. Friday): The Lethbridge Police Service says it has taken the suspect into custody. The lockdown is now over, and the public can resume use of the area.The investigation is ongoing. ...
Oct 03, 2025

Finalists announced for Lethbridge Business Awards
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the nominees for the Lethbridge Business Awards."We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of this year's finalists. Their...
Oct 03, 2025

Lethbridge records lowest overdose death total in 10 years
While any deaths due to drug consumption are too many, at least the numbers are continuing to trend in the right direction.The Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System has been updated to show number...
Oct 03, 2025

Lethbridge schools preparing for possible strike, what parents & students need to know
Teachers across Alberta could soon be hitting the picket lines, potentially shutting down thousands of schools.If the Alberta Government and Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) cannot reach a new coll...
Oct 03, 2025

Lethbridge Police seeking wanted man
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for your help in finding a man who is wanted on outstanding warrants.They say Brandon Paulo Amonson, 27, is charged with break and enter to commit assault...
Oct 03, 2025

Lethbridge Hurricane Shane Smith to raise money for CMV Foundation
A member of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is set to do his part for charity.The Shane Scores for Maia campaign is returning for the 2025-26 season.Hurricanes forward Shane Smith will donate $25 for every ...
Oct 02, 2025

U of L launches emergency food program for students living in residence
Some students at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) will now have an easier time accessing emergency food.A new Resident Emergency Food Fund (REFF) has been created, thanks to a $2,500 grant from t...
Oct 02, 2025

Dozens arrested in Lethbridge for open drug use
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says its campaign to target people who were openly using drugs was successful.This was part of an ongoing enforcement blitz for crime and social disorder in the dow...
Oct 02, 2025