Lethbridge and Area

The Daily with LNN – August 10, 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...

Aug 10, 2020

Alberta Health reports two COVID-19 deaths in South Zone this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Monday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past three days.257 cases were confirmed over the weekend including 108 on Friday, 1...

Aug 10, 2020

Lethbridge College mandating face masks starting August 17

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's two largest post-secondary schools are or will be requiring the use of face masks or other face coverings.Effective Monday, August 17, Lethbridge College says all staff a...

Aug 10, 2020

Section of Sunridge Boulevard to close for next phase of University Drive Twinning

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The next phase of the University Drive Twinning project starts Tuesday.Sunridge Boulevard from University Drive to the roundabout at Mt. Sundance Road West will be closed to traffic a...

Aug 10, 2020

No injuries reported in Fort Macleod grass fire

FORT MACLEOD, AB - Multiple crews responded to a grass fire near the Fort Macleod Golf Course on Friday evening.Fire Chief Allen Zoeteman told LNN that the station received notice of the blaze at arou...

Aug 10, 2020

Alberta RCMP reminding Albertans to stay safe while out on the water

Alberta RCMP is reminding Albertan's travelling to lakes and rivers throughout the summer to stay safe and be cautious while on the water.Mounties say from January 2016 until July 2020, there were 67 ...

Aug 10, 2020

Lethbridge Police searching for missing man

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police are asking the public for help in locating a missing person. Not too many details have been provided by LPS, but they say Trevor Charlie may be driving a blue Pontia...

Olivia Thorington Aug 10, 2020

Integrity of Friday’s Oilers 50/50 intact as ticket-buyers overcharged

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says unprecedented demand led to its servers being overwhelmed Friday with requests to purchase 50/50 tickets."At certain points, demand for tickets exceeded $...

Aug 09, 2020

A look at Lethbridge's proposed city-wide face mask bylaw

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It could soon be a requirement that face masks must be worn in all indoor, enclosed public spaces in Lethbridge.A bylaw is expected to be introduced at Monday's city council meeting t...

Aug 09, 2020

Alberta funding for five First Nations colleges

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Alberta's five First Nations colleges will receive each $100,000 in one-time funding for COVID-19 supports, to make a total of $500,000.These grants will address technology and Wi-Fi a...

Aug 08, 2020