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Bill introduced to create greater "choice in education" in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If a newly-introduced bill passes, it would allow parents more flexibility to choose what kinds of education their children will have.Bill 15, the Choice in Education Act, will make s...

May 28, 2020

Alberta's economy projected to shrink by 6.8 per cent this year: report

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It may not come as a surprise to anyone at this point, but the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-lasting impacts on the Canadian economy.According to a new report from the Conference B...

May 28, 2020

Canadian Martial Arts Centre not reopening June 1 after speaking with health officials

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After originally stating the reopening of the Canadian Martial Arts Centre in Lethbridge, Owner and Trainer Lee Mein is not opening on June first. Mein took to Facebook to say, "We won...

May 28, 2020

U of L researcher speaks at SACPA on benefits of cannabis against COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs (SACPA) welcomed Dr. Olga Kovalchuk Thursday morning.Kovalchuk is undertaking research at the University of Lethbridge on how medical ca...

May 28, 2020

City reopening playgrounds and other park amenities May 29

LETHBRIDGE, AB- All play structures, outdoor fitness equipment, park benches, and picnic tables will be opened across the city starting May 29. Lethbridge Parks General Manager Dave Ellis made the add...

May 28, 2020

Home-based food businesses with "low-risk" products no longer require handling permits

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has made it easier for individuals to start or continue operating businesses out of their home that sell food.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says this will al...

May 28, 2020

New South Lethbridge elementary school named after Robert Plaxton, former superintendent

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The city's upcoming elementary school in the Fairmont neighbourhood now has a name.Lethbridge School Division Board Chair Clark Bosch says around 80 names were submitted, but they dec...

May 28, 2020

LCI volleyball star commits to Kodiaks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College's men's volleyball team has added a local talent to its roster.Tanner Folden has committed to the Kodiaks for the 2020-2021 season. The 6-foot-3 middle blocker has ...

May 28, 2020

WCBL season officially cancelled

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Bulls fans won't get to watch their team hit the diamond this summer.The Western Canadian Baseball League's (WCBL) Board of Governors has voted unanimously to cancel the 20...

May 28, 2020

The Daily with LNN – May 27, 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 th...

May 27, 2020