Lethbridge and Area

LPS have "suspicious package" suspect in custody

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After a "suspicious package" was placed at the Lethbridge Police Station, police now have the suspect in custody.Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in relation to the package bein...

Jan 21, 2021

City man and woman face drug and child endangerment charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The LPS Crime Suppression Team (CST) has laid multiple charges against a Lethbridge pair, as the result of a surveillance operation.The investigation began earlier this month, in wh...

Jan 21, 2021

The Daily with LNN – January 20, 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...

Jan 20, 2021

AHS reports two COVID deaths in South Zone, 33 new cases

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has provided Wednesday's update on COVID-19, detailing the numbers compiled over the past 24 hours.669 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the t...

Jan 20, 2021

Hinshaw: 0.019% of COVID vaccines have caused adverse events

LETHBRIDGE, AB - According to Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer have proven to be safe.During Wednesday's COVID press conference, Dr. Deena Hinshaw c...

Jan 20, 2021

Waterton increasing daily use fees in February

WATERTON, AB - Starting February 1, it will cost a little more to visit Waterton Lakes National Park.Adjusted daily admission fees will be:$10 for adults - up $2.10$8.40 for seniors - up $1.50$20 for ...

Jan 20, 2021

Chinook Regional Hospital getting new morgue to replace aging one

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Renovations are now underway for planned upgrades to the morgue in Lethbridge's hospital.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says the current refrigerated unit in the morgue was built in 19...

Jan 20, 2021

Lethbridge Police welcome two new officers into the force

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge Police Service welcomed two additions to the family on Tuesday, without the proper introduction due to COVID.Constable Gerrilee Boon and Constable Dayton Pagliericci wer...

Jan 20, 2021

Taber's population grows to 8,711, up 0.79% from 2019

TABER, AB - The results of Taber's 2020 Municipal Census are in.Conducted between October 1 and December 10, 2020, the population has been officially registered at 8,711.This marks an increase of 0.79...

Jan 20, 2021

Strong wind knocks out power in Lethbridge Tuesday night, city sees maximum gust of 130 km/h

LETHBRIDGE, AB - For the second time in over a week, Albertans experienced noticeably strong wind gusts, and many Lethbridge residents lost power.On Tuesday, Jan. 19, a strong low-pressure system move...

Jan 20, 2021