Lethbridge and Area

VIDEO: How Southern Alberta Sugar Beet Farmers are so important

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Around Lethbridge, there are many Sugar Beet Farmers that make up a huge portion of the Sugar growing population.The 2020 Alberta Sugar Beet Growers Harvest showcases how sugar is plan...

Oct 18, 2020

Trio of Lethbridge authors featured in Canadian short stories collection

LETHBRIDE, AB - Three Lethbridge authors have been recognized for their literary works.Halli Lilburn, Robert Runte and J. McMullin have been selected to have their stories included in Canadian Shorts ...

Oct 17, 2020

Shandro proceeds with EMS dispatch consolidation despite mayors’ pleas

EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta's health minister says the province is moving ahead with EMS dispatch consolidation despite an impassioned plea by four Alberta mayors to reverse course.Tyler Shandro informed...

Oct 16, 2020

The Daily with LNN – October 16, 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 16, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak declared at church in Coaldale

COALDALE, AB - Alberta Health Services has confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 that have been linked to a local church.They have declared an outbreak at Revival of Canada (ROC) Christian Ministries.A spoke...

Oct 16, 2020

16 new COVID cases confirmed in Lethbridge, 332 provincially

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Friday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.332 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 21,7...

Oct 16, 2020

Lethbridge College announces plans for Winter semester

LETHBRIDGE, AB- The Lethbridge College has decided on its delivery plans for the Winter 2021 semester, which begins in January.The college says it will continue with its current flexible learning envi...

Oct 16, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at Lethbridge Cavendish plant, 12 employees test positive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Cavendish has temporarily shut down operations at its Lethbridge location during a COVID-19 outbreak.A statement emailed from the company to LNN confirmed that 12 employees have teste...

Oct 16, 2020

Piikani man charged with second-degree murder following death of teenager

PIIKANI NATION, AB - Piikani Nation RCMP have charged a man in connection to a teenager's death this summer.Tregan Crow Eagle, 16, was found deceased on Monday, July 27, 2020, after leaving his reside...

Oct 16, 2020

Coaldale Council to investigate only a portion of community complaints

COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale will hire an external, independent investigator to look into allegations of bullying, harassment, and discrimination towards town employees, but one local group bel...

Oct 16, 2020