Lethbridge and Area

The Daily with LNN – November 9, 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...

Nov 09, 2020

644 new COVID cases in Alberta, local breakdowns return

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Monday's report on COVID-19.After being plagued by issues with an AHS system update for an entire week, it looks like nearly everything is back to...

Nov 09, 2020

Angel Tree Christmas Campaign launching on November 13th

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is launching the 28th annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign on Friday, November 13, 2020.Angel Tree makes gift bundles for an estimated 2,600 children, ...

Nov 09, 2020

Province wants your say on federal "assault-style" firearms ban

EDMONTON, AB - The Canadian government banned 1,500 types of "assault-style" firearms earlier this year, but the Alberta Government wants your feedback on firearms legislation.The Alberta Firearms Adv...

Nov 09, 2020

Community lab in Lethbridge closes temporarily due to short-term staff shortage

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Due to short-term staffing shortages, a community lab in Lethbridge is temporarily closed.Alberta Health Services (AHS) says effective today, November 9, the Campbell Clinic South loc...

Nov 09, 2020

Red Deer company called upon to handle blown out gas well in India

The blowout of a major gas well in India this spring led to a call for help from a Red Deer-based company for its equipment and expertise.Piston Well Services - described as a leader in snubbing and h...

Nov 09, 2020

City crews working to clear snow and “resume normal operations” after weekend storm

LETHBRIDGE, AB - This weekend's rugged winter weather caused a bit of trouble across the region.The City of Lethbridge has provided an update on operations following the snowfall."Road crews have been...

Nov 09, 2020

Cenotaphs, Quilts of Valor and a special poem

LETHBRIDGE, AB - What is a cenotaph?Many people have seen one, but not necessarily everyone knows what it is."A cenotaph by definition is an empty tomb," said retired Warrant Officer Glenn Miller, who...

Nov 09, 2020

U of L & College go online Monday due to winter weather

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Post-secondary students in Lethbridge are getting a snow day...but that does not mean classes are cancelled.Both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge are closing their ...

Nov 08, 2020

Dangerous road conditions shutdown roads, schools and bussing for Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It's officially a "Snow Day" for many students around south-west Alberta on Monday. Palliser schools will not be open and busses will not be running on November 9.Horizon School Div...

Nov 08, 2020