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Current level of City Hall spending “unsustainable,” says City Manager

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first of two City Operational Performance Reviews was released to the public Monday, Nov. 18 by Lethbridge's new City Manager Bramwell Strain. It shows -among other things - that ...

Nov 18, 2019 City Manager Bramwell Strain

Operation Red Nose campaign to begin its 25th year in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge's "Operation Red Nose" will once again begin its holiday campaign November 29. Last year, the service provided just over 1,100 rides.Over the last 24 year...

Nov 18, 2019 Operation Red Nose Volunteers 2019

Christmas Tree Festival auction on Wednesday raising money for hospital renovations

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Why spend countless hours decorating your own tree when you can have a beautiful pre-made one that also supports upgrades to local healthcare?The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation ...

Nov 18, 2019 Dozens of decorated Christmas Trees for the 27th annual Christmas Tree Festival. (Lethbridge News Now)

One year on, Federal government says most oil-and-gas bailout money has been issued

OTTAWA -- Canada's $1.6-billion bailout for Alberta's battered oil industry is well underway, but with little transparency about who is getting the money and for what.Almost $1 billion of the package ...

Nov 18, 2019 Oil Sand -- The Canadian Press

"Sensory Santa" coming to Park Place Mall for those with sensory disabilities

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Getting to sit on Santa's lap is the dream for most kids, but for some, the whole experience can be overwhelming.That is why Park Place Mall is welcoming Sensory Santa on Sunday, Nove...

Nov 18, 2019 Santa's setup at Park Place Mall. (Supplied by Manisha Opinko)

Hurricanes post 6-0 shut-out in Vancouver

VANCOUVER -- After a 3-2 loss in Victoria Friday evening, the Lethbridge Hurricanes crossed the Straight of Georgia for a match against the Vancouver Giants. It was a game that belonged to the Canes, ...

Nov 17, 2019 Hurricanes win in Vancouver - Photo credit to Ric Fedyck

Kenney says his caucus to get free vote on controversial conscience rights bill

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says members of his caucus would be free to vote as they wish on a private member's bill that calls for giving further protection to health workers who invoke conscienc...

Nov 17, 2019 Alberta Legislature -- LNN

RCMP investigating Vauxhall bank robbery

Vauxhall - RCMP are asking the public for any information possible relating to a robbery at the Scotia bank in Vauxhall, around 1:45 on Friday, (Nov 15) afternoon. The male suspect fled the bank on fo...

Nov 17, 2019 RCMP vehicle -- LNN

New toy library coming to Crossings Branch thanks to FortisAlberta grant

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Thanks to a $1,400 grant from FortisAlberta, the Lethbridge Public Library's Crossings Branch will be the future site of a new toy library.Part of the new items will be made by compan...

Nov 17, 2019 (L to R) Gail Dalrymple, Customer Relations Advisor, Customer Experience & Energy Efficiency, FortisAlberta; Emily Lumley, Library Technician, Lethbridge Public Library; Sarah Head, Manager: Branch Services, Lethbridge Public Library (Photo courtesy the Lethbridge Public Library)

Picture Butte High School to celebrate turning 70

PICTURE BUTTE - With more than 1,500 graduates since it first opened, it's safe to say Picture Butte High School (PBHS) has had a significant impact on the community.On the occasion of its 70th annive...

Nov 16, 2019 Cherie Secrist, left, and Joanna Johnson look through some old PBHS yearbooks (Photo courtesy Craig Albrecht)