Lethbridge and Area

Kenney: Province "studying" massive investments into Southern Alberta's irrigation system

TABER, AB - Southern Alberta's irrigation system has been largely unchanged for over 60 years now, but that could change in the near future.During his announcement of the twinning of a section of High...

Jul 02, 2020

Blackfoot Confederacy calling on Premier Jason Kenney to fire his "racist" speechwriter

EDMONTON, AB- The Blackfoot confederacy is joining the widespread calls to fire Premier Jason Kenney's speechwriter.Paul Bunner is under fire in a response to a series of allegedly racist articles he ...

Jul 02, 2020

Investigation underway after a vehicle allegedly rammed a Taber Police Service car

TABER, AB- There aren't a lot of details on what happened, but an investigation is now underway after it is alleged that a vehicle attempted to ram a Taber Police Service (TPS) patrol vehicle.After be...

Jul 02, 2020

Government announces Highway 3 twinning between Taber and Burdett

TABER, AB - The provincial government made a significant announcement in Taber Thursday morning.A 46-kilometer stretch of Highway 3 will be twinned between Taber and Burdett.$150-million will be spent...

Jul 02, 2020

New closure in effect Friday for next phase of Henderson Park Irrigation Replacement

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents are being advised that the north access to the west parking lot of Henderson Park will be closed off as of Friday, July 3.The work being done is part of the Henderson Park I...

Jul 02, 2020

Iwaasa family not letting COVID-19 dampen search for missing man

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Marshal Iwaasa's sister is thanking the community for their support, as the search for her missing brother continues.Iwaasa was last seen in November, before being reported missing. H...

Jul 02, 2020

More than 84-mm of rain in two days – and words of caution

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- After days of drab, wet weather, the sun was out to shine on Canada Day. That sun will be needed to dry out the fields and gardens. Environment Canada reports Lethbridge and the imm...

Jul 01, 2020

South Region adds four new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

EDMONTON, AB. -- ***Please note, the next COVID-19 update from Alberta Health will be provided Thursday (July 2) afternoon.After spiking to 71 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Tuesday's provincial COV...

Jul 01, 2020

The Daily with LNN – June 30, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere - now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Soundcloud. The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of t...

Jun 30, 2020

Lethbridge YMCA to open July 18th with restrictions

LETHBRIDGE, AB- YMCA Director of Communications Ross Jacobs announced today (June 30), the Lethbridge centre will open July 18th, with many protocols to be followed.They intend to open all areas of th...

Jun 30, 2020