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South Lethbridge house fire the result of electronic device being left plugged in

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is reminding the public about the dangers of leaving portable electronic devices plugged in for too long.They were called to a residential build...

Apr 08, 2020 Lethbridge fire truck. (Lethbridge News Now)

Citizen tip leads to arrest, drugs and weapons seizure

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge have charged a man following a $136,000 drug seizure.On April 7, at around 8:00 a.m., a city resident reported a suspicious vehicle along the 1400 block of 14 Str...

Apr 08, 2020 Items seized by police (Photo provided by Lethbridge Police Service)

Economic Recovery Task Force on how Lethbridge can rebound from COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - While the COVID-19 pandemic has, and will likely continue to impact Lethbridge's economy for some time, there is hope.Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge, present...

Apr 08, 2020 Downtown Lethbridge in March 2020. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge School Division cancels layoff notices for 120 employees

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's good news for some staff at the Lethbridge School Division (LSD).Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore says they had a lot to do after learning last month that $1.5-million was being tak...

Apr 08, 2020 Lethbridge School Division Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge proceeding with $10-million reconstruction of 3 Ave South

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A motion to discontinue funding to a major road reconstruction project has been defeated 6-2.It was originally approved in the 2014-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and later mo...

Apr 08, 2020 Part of the section of 3 Ave South that will be reconstructed. (Lethbridge News Now)

More help on way for those not eligible for emergency aid programs

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today further measures to financially support entrepreneurs, small businesses and young people who aren't eligible for previously unveile...

Olivia Thorington Apr 08, 2020

Kenney televised address lays out raw numbers moving forward

EDMONTON, AB. -- On Tuesday (Apr 7) morning, Premier Jason Kenney told an energy industry conference that there may be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic possibly more. In a...

Apr 07, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney -- LNN

The Daily with LNN – April 7, 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 07, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Alberta records its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in weeks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest set of numbers related to COVID-19.As of Tuesday, April 7, a total of 1,373 Albertans have tested positive for the virus. This marks ...

Apr 07, 2020 COVID-19 bacteria. (Government of Alberta)

COVID-19 might change Alberta’s court system permanently

EDMONTON, AB - The ultimate goal, is to reduce a rising backlog of cases brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.With that in mind, the Alberta judicial system is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic with t...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse -- LNN