Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Lethbridge College among top 50 Research Colleges in Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A feather in the cap for Lethbridge College, which is recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing research colleges and earning its highest ever placement in the annual ranking of...
Dec 15, 2020
City of Lethbridge approves rent subsidy for those impacted by COVID shutdowns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Help will soon be on the way for residents of Lethbridge who have had their jobs and income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Lethbridge City Council voted 6-3 to approve allocating $...
Dec 15, 2020
LPS budget cut will mean fewer officers on the streets: Chief
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In the months ahead, the Chief of Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is expecting there to be job reductions.This follows the decision Monday by Lethbridge City Council, who voted to dec...
Dec 15, 2020
Petition asking for municipal inspection in Coaldale receives over 2,300 signatures
COALDALE, AB - It appears a concerned group of citizens in Coaldale has received enough signatures on a petition to potentially trigger a municipal inspection in the town. Citizens for a Better Coalda...
Dec 15, 2020
Study finds areas of growth for southwestern Alberta’s economy
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The final results of the Southwest Alberta Regional Skills Study have been released.The study was organized by eight community partners and received funding from the partner organizat...
Dec 15, 2020
Former Pronghorn partners with United Way to address racism and discrimination through new fund
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new fund has been created to help address discrimination in Lethbridge and the surrounding area.The Unification Project Fund officially launches today, December 15, in support of lo...
Dec 15, 2020
Rent in Lethbridge up year over year, but city remains affordable
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Rental properties in Lethbridge went up year over year, but the city is still an affordable place to live for renters.That's according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals....
Dec 15, 2020
The Daily with LNN – December 14, 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...
Dec 14, 2020
Dubious distinction for Alberta - new one day record and highest active rate in Canada
EDMONTON, AB. - Alberta has set another record daily high of new COVID-19 cases.There are 1,887 new cases of the virus as well as 15 more deaths -- raising total fatalities to 734. There are now 81,98...
Dec 14, 2020
Lethbridge city council approves operating budget, $1M LPS cut goes through
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge's new 2021-2022 Operating Budget has been approved.Council voted 7-2 to approve the spending plan which makes cuts in several areas. Councillors Blaine Hyggen a...
Dec 14, 2020