Lethbridge and Area

Alberta mayors, firefighters speak out against 911 EMS consolidation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The decision by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to consolidate 911 EMS dispatch services in its four municipally-run contracted satellite sites is proving to be a controversial one.They...

Aug 05, 2020

Province provides Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District with over $1 million for upkeep

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Irrigation money continues to flow to Southwestern Alberta, as part of the province's $10-million Irrigation Rehabilitation Program.During the pandemic, the $1.1 million will improve i...

Aug 05, 2020

Province announces $48-million to continue COVID-19 homeless supports

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is continuing to provide extra supports to several homeless shelters across the province.Back in March, $25-million was allocated to shelter spaces in Lethbr...

Aug 05, 2020

Lethbridge Food Bank a victim of long weekend vandalism

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Food Bank is still open for regular service following an incident of vandalism over the long weekend.Executive director Maral Kiani-Tari told Lethbridge News Now that t...

Aug 05, 2020

Over $2.6 million in grant funding will support St. Mary River irrigation district

RAYMOND, AB- Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Devin Dreehen made this announcement and says this particular grant is part of Alberta's $10-million Irrigation Rehabilitation Program. Through a ser...

Aug 05, 2020

The Daily with LNN – August 4, 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 04, 2020

Alberta Health reports two COVID-19 deaths in Cardston County, 14 cases

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Tuesday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the long weekend.Between Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 303 new infections were ...

Aug 04, 2020

Truck collides with numerous parked vehicles in Taber, suspect allegedly flees

TABER, AB - A multi-vehicle collision in Taber has resulted in several vehicles being damaged.At approximately 3:40 am on Saturday, August 1, Taber Police and EMS were called to the intersection of Hi...

Aug 04, 2020

Four irrigation projects worth almost $40 million announced for Taber area

TABER, AB- Alberta's Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda announced three new irrigation-based projects are on the way for Taber and one for the Raymond area.The new projects are part of the $10 billi...

Aug 04, 2020

City of Lethbridge details face mask rules starting this week

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Face masks will be required to be worn in some facilities.Starting Tuesday, August 4, passengers on Lethbridge Transit will have to utilize masks or other face coverings.Additional me...

Aug 04, 2020