Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Overdose Prevention Site busier following closure of SCS, public drug use reportedly rising
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A lot has changed in downtown Lethbridge recently as the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) opened just over a month ago and it has been just over three weeks since the Supervised Consump...
Sep 21, 2020

Brooks death prompts warning not to spread misinformation on social media
BROOKS, AB - The death of an elderly man due to natural causes Saturday has prompted the Brooks RCMP and the City to advise residents not to spread misinformation on social media.According to the Broo...
Sep 21, 2020

City marks start of Reconciliation Week with flag raising
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A special flag was raised outside of Lethbridge City Hall Monday morning.This week marks Reconciliation Week, which recognizes the anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877. Trea...
Sep 21, 2020

Two Southern Alberta fishermen charged in illegal fishing case
VULCAN COUNTY, AB. -- A Lethbridge fish and wildlife patrol on September 13, to monitor fishery compliance, found several anglers with violations, including sportfishing in closed waters and unlawful ...
Sep 21, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre
CALGARY, AB - Visitation to the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary is being limited as staff and patients deal with an outbreak of COVID-19.Alberta Health Services (AHS) reports that 10 patients and ...
Sep 21, 2020

Canadian Brewhouse hosting fundraiser to help Lethbridge man suffering from illness
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge man, Carson Gunn, is suffering from an illness called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS), and the Canadian Brewhouse wants to help raise funds for h...
Sep 20, 2020

Sections of Metis Trail West to close for construction
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some road work starting next week is set to result in some lengthy closures along Metis Trail West in Lethbridge.McNally Contractors are beginning deep and shallow services along the ...
Sep 19, 2020

LPS looking for missing 16-year-old
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service is asking for your help in finding a missing teenager.Few details were provided by police, but they say Taylon Williams, 16, has been reported missing.Anyone...
Sep 18, 2020

The Daily with LNN – September 18, 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...
Sep 18, 2020

New COVID caseload remains low in South Zone with three more infections
LETHBRIDGE, AB. - Alberta Health Services has released Friday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.107 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 16,...
Sep 18, 2020