Lethbridge and Area

The Daily with LNN – December 8, 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 08, 2020

1,727 COVID cases, nine deaths confirmed in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Tuesday's report on COVID-19, covering the statistics from the past 24 hours.Premier Jason Kenney also announced new restrictions aimed at curbing...

Dec 08, 2020

Alberta's relaunch grant being expanded for new COVID restrictions

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Supporting Alberta's small businesses, the Alberta government is expanding and increasing the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant.The increase will expand the grant so 15,000 mo...

Dec 08, 2020

Province announces business closures due to COVID surge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is enacting new restrictions meant to curb the growth of COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday a slew of new measures Tuesday afternoon. He says C...

Olivia Thorington Dec 08, 2020

New seniors housing complex announced for Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Seniors in Lethbridge will soon have a new place to call home.The provincial and federal governments are partnering with the Lethbridge Housing Authority to build a new 64-unit develo...

Dec 08, 2020

Lethbridge residents petition against proposed location for supportive housing

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new petition asks Lethbridge City Council to vote no on rezoning the Lethbridge Ramada Hotel and Chinook Motel to allow for a new permanent supportive housing complex and sober shel...

Dec 08, 2020

COVID-19 impacting child and family poverty in Alberta

EDMONTON, AB- The Alberta College of Social Workers, the Edmonton Social Planning Council, and Public Interest Alberta have released their report on the state of child and family poverty in Alberta.Ar...

Dec 08, 2020

Appeal heard in child porn case for refugee applicant at Coutts border

CALGARY, AB - A man who was convicted of importing child pornography into Canada has launched his appeal.Hani Al Askari was apprehended at the Coutts border in April 2015 while trying to apply for ref...

Dec 08, 2020

Partnership announced between The Mustard Seed and Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Mustard Seed and Lethbridge Soup Kitchen are coming together.The two organizations are joining forces to help more people in the community and will collectively be known as The Mu...

Dec 08, 2020

Community Futures offers additional support for small and rural businesses

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Community Futures is lending a helping hand to small and rural businesses.Those impacted by COVID-19 can now access financial relief and recovery support, as cases continue to rise ac...

Dec 08, 2020