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App to bolster mental health supports for U of L students

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students at the University of Lethbridge now have a new tool to aid them in combatting mental health issues.A new mobile app called "TAO" (Therapy Assistance Online) will be offered t...

Dec 06, 2019 University of Lethbridge sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Unemployment rate up across Alberta, down in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Last month, the national economy posted its largest monthly job loss since the financial crisis as the unemployment rate rose in November.Statistics Canada noted that the economy lost...

Dec 06, 2019

Canadian economy lost 71,200 jobs in November, unemployment rate rises to 5.9%

OTTAWA - The Canadian economy posted its biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis as the unemployment rate also pushed higher in November. Statistics Canada says the economy lost 71,200 job...

Olivia Thorington Dec 06, 2019

Big Al's Auto Repair preparing fixed-up van to donate to family in need

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although Big Al himself is no longer part of the company, its staff are showing that they have a big heart.Owner Shawn Hammond says this will be the fifth time they have repaired an o...

Dec 06, 2019 Two of the vans that were donated to past families. (Supplied by Big Al's Auto Repair)

Angry Alberta legislature sitting ends with cross-party fight over room booking

EDMONTON -- The fall sitting of the Alberta legislature has wrapped up, delivering 16 bills while serving up acrimony, controversy and a dash of pettiness.The last day came with both sides accusing ea...

Dec 05, 2019 Alberta Legislature -- LNN

Winter Light Festival brings light - and fun - to dark winter evenings

LETHBRIDGE -- The Winter Light Festival at Nikka Yuko Garden officially got underway last Friday (Nov. 29) and it's clear the event's popularity has not dimmed. Many cultures around the world have a '...

Dec 05, 2019 Winter Light Festival -LNN

"Fair Deal Panel" coming to Lethbridge December 11th

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you live in the Lethbridge area, you can have your say on the potential future of Alberta.Members of the Fair Deal Panel are coming to the city to ask how to best define and secure...

Dec 05, 2019 The clock tower in downtown Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

New Lethbridge "ShopTogetherYQL" initiative unveiled

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Posting a picture of your, your family or friends with the hashtag "ShopTogetherYQL" on Instagram could win you a $1,000 downtown Lethbridge shopping spree in January.Today marks the ...

Dec 05, 2019 Chef Stella's Dining and Catering in Downtown Lethbridge encourages passers by to shop locally

Southern Alberta MPs sworn into office

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parliament has resumed and local MPs have officially been sworn back into their positions on Tuesday.In October's federal election, all four of the riding's Conservative Members of Pa...

Dec 05, 2019 Rachael Harder (left) and John Barlow (right) being sworn into office. (Supplied by Rachael Harder and John Barlow)

Local heroes recognized for acts of bravery

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A trio has been honoured for their acts of bravery years ago.At Thursday morning's Lethbridge County meeting, Coaldale RCMP Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry presented St. John Ambulance Lif...

Dec 05, 2019 L to R: Constable Jake Newberry, Milly Wood, Gwyneth Newberry and Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry (Lethbridge News Now)