Lethbridge and Area

UPDATED: Piikani Nation RCMP request information about missing person

BROCKET, AB. - UPDATE: RCMP have confirmed that Ashley Sarah Iron Shirt has been located safe and sound. The RCMP thanks everyone for their assistance.------------------------------Piikani Nation RCMP...

Oct 28, 2020

Coaldale Council: no to mask bylaw, yes to COVID awareness campaign

COALDALE, AB - At least for the time being, it will not be a requirement for people in Coaldale to wear face masks.With COVID-19 cases rising in the area, the town's emergency management team had draf...

Oct 28, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Winston Churchill High School

LETHBRIDGE, AB - An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Winston Churchill High School.The Lethbridge School Division (LSD) says it received notice of the outbreak from Alberta Health Services (A...

Oct 28, 2020

The Daily with LNN – October 27, 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...

Oct 27, 2020

AHS confirms death of Lethbridge senior due to COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Tuesday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.422 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 26,...

Oct 27, 2020

Trial begins for Lethbridge massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting client

LETHBRIDGE, AB - ** WARNING: This story contains graphic details **Day one of a judge-alone trial has begun after a client claims she was touched inappropriately by a massage therapist.Cyprien Mudenge...

Oct 27, 2020

Hurricanes' Stringer and Thomson among NHL's 'Players to Watch' list

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Western Hockey League announced 36 WHL players who have been named to NHL Central Scouting's 'Players to Watch' List for the 2021 NHL Draft.NHL scouting identifies players with a r...

Oct 27, 2020

Medicine Hat physician suspended over surgeries

MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat family physician has been sanctioned by a hearing tribunal after admitting to performing procedures in unaccredited, non-hospital surgical facilities.In a release, th...

Oct 27, 2020

Verdict expected in November for Waterton child sexual assault case

LETHBRIDGE, AB - In three week's time, a pediatrician from St. Albert will learn his fate.In Lethbridge Court of Queen's Bench this week, closing arguments were made in the case of Dr. Ramneek Kumar.H...

Oct 27, 2020

Opponents to Grassy Mountain coal project voice their concerns

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - A joint federal-provincial review panel begins hearing testimony on a proposed new $800-million open-pit coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass today.Riversdale Resources' Benga Mining L...

Oct 27, 2020