Lethbridge and Area

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

COVID outbreak declared at Gilbert Paterson in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Public Health staff are investigating cases of COVID-19 at Gilbert Paterson Middle School.AHS says they will keep staff, students, and visitors up to date on the cases and how they pr...

Nov 22, 2020

New record 1,584 COVID-19 cases reported Sunday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Just one day after breaking Alberta's daily COVID-19 case record, that number has been broken once again.Alberta Health Services has released Sunday's report on COVID-19, covering sta...

Nov 22, 2020

Shop of Wonders bringing holiday hope to Southern Alberta families

LETHBRIDGE, AB - MyCityCare looks to help out families in need this Christmas season and are seeking those who are able to offer help as well.Director Jennifer Tribble is looking to kick off this year...

Nov 22, 2020

Alberta sets record 1,336 COVID cases Saturday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Saturday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.1,336 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 45...

Nov 21, 2020

Winter clothing drive exceeding expectations

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The children's winter clothing drive through the Amazing Grace Community Church and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen has completely exceeded their expectations.The initiative to clothe 50 c...

Nov 21, 2020

The Daily with LNN – November 20, 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 20, 2020

"Our current situation is grim," says Dr. Hinshaw after another record-breaking COVID day

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Friday's report on COVID-19, covering statistics from the past 24 hours.1,155 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 43,9...

Nov 20, 2020