Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area

Province announces strategic programs to create jobs and attract investment to tech sector
EDMONTON, AB- Alberta's government is introducing the Innovation Employment Grant (IEG).This program is going to promote economic growth and job creation by supporting small and medium-sized businesse...
Jul 22, 2020

Calgary man faces terrorism-related charges
CALGARY, AB- Alberta RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) has laid charges after an investigation spanning seven years.Hussein Sobhe Borhot (34) of Calgary has been charged wit...
Jul 22, 2020

Coaldale mayor addresses concerns on administrative transparency
COALDALE, AB - The mayor of Coaldale says he wants to keep the public engaged.Kim Craig has responded to calls for more transparency from council by the local group, Citizens for a Better Coaldale.REA...
Jul 22, 2020

Police seeking suspect in west Lethbridge assault
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge are looking for a 21-year-old wanted in connection with an assault on the west side.On July 19, at around 11:00 p.m., LPS responded to Chinook Regional Hospital a...
Jul 22, 2020

Lethbridge welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein returns to action on Bellator card
After two knee surgeries and some extended family time, Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein returns to action Friday following a two-year break.The 30-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta., makes ...
Jul 22, 2020

Milk River and Coutts implement water restrictions
MILK RIVER, AB - Two small towns in Southern Alberta are restricting water usage.LNN previously reported that the concrete drop structures suffered critical damage back in May and that repairs were un...
Jul 22, 2020

The Daily with LNN – July 21, 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...
Jul 21, 2020

141 new COVID cases confirmed in Alberta, officials concerned about rising infections
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its report on COVID 19 for Tuesday, July 21, covering new cases confirmed over the last 24 hours.141 infections were confirmed across the provin...
Jul 21, 2020

Province announces schools will return to near-normal operations in September
EDMONTON, AB - Students in Alberta will be back in schools this fall.Alberta Education had been mulling three possible scenarios for how classes could be handled come September, and Premier Jason Kenn...
Jul 21, 2020

Raymond hosting Drive-in Concert featuring Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins
RAYMOND, AB- Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and Trace Adkins will be showcased through an Encor Live drive-in show of a special concert.On July 25th, Raymond will host the drive-in-concert, showcasing t...
Jul 21, 2020