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Whoop-Up Days cancelled, Farmers' Market might still be good to go

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's largest annual summer festival will not be happening in 2020.Exhibition Park CEO Rudy Friesen says, due to the COVID-19 pandemic they were left with no choice but to canc...

Apr 24, 2020 Whoop Up Days in 2018. (Lethbridge News Now)

Differing COVID-19 orders a challenge for boundary city of Lloydminster

LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. - Gerald Aalbers lives and works in Alberta, but he can see Saskatchewan from his office window.As the mayor of Lloydminster, which straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary, he'...

Apr 24, 2020 Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. (The Canadian Press)

Lethbridge County approves new procedure for public hearings during pandemic

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - A new procedure to keep citizens involved in local issues has been approved by Lethbridge County Council.A release from the county states that during its April 16 meeting, coun...

Apr 24, 2020 File photo of the Lethbridge County office (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta Blue Cross commits $500,000 to support vulnerable communities during pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Blue Cross is offering help to the province's most vulnerable communities.Earlier this week, Alberta Blue Cross (ABC) announced temporary premium reductions to support custome...

Apr 24, 2020 The Alberta Blue Cross logo (Alberta Blue Cross)

LPS investigating single vehicle incident in the coulees

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A large contingent of police and emergency personnel were called out to the coulees on the city's south side, near the airport, on Thursday (Apr 23) night, to investigate a single v...

Apr 23, 2020 Tow truck prepares to pull truck out of ditch - LNN

The Daily with LNN – April 23, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily is LNN's podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been working on....

Apr 23, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Two deaths in Brooks confirmed to be the result of COVID-19, restrictions apply to all summer festivals

BROOKS, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest report for COVID-19 infections in the province.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw confirmed an additional 319 cases Thursd...

Apr 23, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled

CALGARY, AB - One of the largest annual events in Alberta will not be taking place this summer.President Bill Gray said it was a difficult decision, but due to the province's ban on mass gatherings, t...

Apr 23, 2020 Attendees at the Calgary Stampede on July 5th, 2019. (Supplied by Bill Marsh / Calgary Stampede)

Wheat commissions concerned about research projects

PRINCE ALBERT, SASK, -- Wheat and barley commissions are asking Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to continue wheat and barley research activities this year.The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition...

Apr 23, 2020 Wheat field -- Alice McFarlane

Lethbridge a ‘hot bed’ for domestic violence, incidents rising during pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A pandemic like COVID-19 can actually cause an increase in domestic violence cases.That's from Shannon Hansen, the CEO of the YWCA Lethbridge & District, which operates the Harbou...

Apr 23, 2020 Shannon Hansen during her presentation to SACPA (Screenshot from Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs YouTube video)