Lethbridge and Area

The Daily with LNN – November 23, 2020

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...

Nov 23, 2020

Province announces new grants for businesses hit hard by COVID

EDMONTON, AB- Alberta's government is providing more financial support to job creators hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.With the temporary health measures announced November 12, the Government of ...

Nov 23, 2020

Lethbridge massage therapist guilty of sexual assault

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Registered massage therapist Cyprien Mudenge has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault.After nearly two years in court for Mudenge's case, the 55-year-old has been found gui...

Nov 23, 2020

1,500+ new COVID cases again Monday, possible restrictions coming

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Monday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.1,549 cases were confirmed across the province today, bringing the total t...

Nov 23, 2020

43% of Lethbridge residents say "drugs/injection site" is top issue

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The people of Lethbridge have spoken on what they want city council to focus on.The 2020 Budget Priorities Survey, conducted by Ipsos, saw 401 residents surveyed over the phone betwee...

Nov 23, 2020

Feds give nearly $10M to Horsefly spillway in Municipal District of Taber

TABER, AB - Enlarging 14 kilometers of existing irrigation canals to divert stormwater from the St. Mary River Irrigation District Main Canal to the Oldman River during storm events will better protec...

Nov 23, 2020

Taber Fire addresses challenges and concerns of conducting fire drills amid pandemic

TABER, AB - The Taber Fire Department is addressing some concerns from the public regarding fire drills during the COVID-19 pandemic.Steve Swarbrick, Fire Prevention Officer, explained the situation t...

Nov 23, 2020

Blood Tribe residents not consulted on proposed coal mine despite thumbs up from officials

STANDOFF, AB - A proposed metallurgical coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass has been greenlit by several Treaty 7 First Nations despite little-to-no input from residents.Riversdale Resources' Benga Mining...

Nov 23, 2020

Blood Tribe Police and EMS respond to 15 overdoses in 24-hour period

STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe is warning community members of a "highly concentrated batch of drugs".On Saturday, November 21, officials said the Blood Tribe Police Service and EMS have responded to ...

Nov 23, 2020

Lethbridge City Council starts operating budget deliberations Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - You will be able to watch city councillors debate the 2021-2022 Operating Budget."As Finance Committee, we have some very difficult decisions to make," says Councillor Rob Miyashiro, ...

Nov 23, 2020