What’s Happening

Premier announces new COVID restrictions on "hotspots" in Alberta

EDMONTON, AB- Premier Jason Kenney announced new COVID-19 measures in an attempt to curb the growth of the virus in Alberta.Tighter restrictions on in-person schooling, indoor fitness, and others are ...

Apr 29, 2021

Renter’s Choice – a business built on a dream, heartache and perseverance

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Every business is built on a dream or an aspiration of 'what could be'. Renter's Choice is no different and has its own story of ups and downs on the road to success, as it celebrat...

Apr 27, 2021

Albertans flocking to COVID vaccines as more become eligible: Kenney

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A significant number of Albertans have signed up to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Premier Jason Kenney says, as of April 20, 2021, 1,196,000 doses of vaccine have been administered a...

Apr 20, 2021

Applications open for Pattison Media 2021 Prairie Equity Scholarship

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Applications are now being accepted for Pattison Media's 2021 Prairie Equity Scholarship competition.The scholarship is aimed at broadcast and digital media students in the Prairie pr...

Apr 19, 2021

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group rebrands as "Pattison Media" and launches "AMPLIFY Canada - Think Local"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The parent company of Lethbridge News Now, Country 95.5 FM, and B 93.3 FM is under a new name.After more than 20 years of operating under the name of The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group,...

Apr 07, 2021

Kenney announces new COVID restrictions as variants surge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jason Kenney has announced new restrictions to prevent the rapidly accelerating spread of COVID-19."As Premier, I cannot in good conscience, ignore the evidence and opt for a policy t...

Olivia Thorington Apr 06, 2021

Kenney in Lethbridge for Exhibition Park expansion groundbreaking

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Premier Jason Kenney was in town to officially kick off the construction of the expansion to Lethbridge's Exhibition Park.The 268,000-square foot, $70.5 million Agri-food Hub and Trade...

Mar 31, 2021

Lethbridge ICU near capacity with COVID patients, doctors urge action

LETHBRIDGE, AB - 40 doctors across Southern Alberta are pleading with the public to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control. The full, unedited letter can be found at the bottom of this article.In Mon...

Mar 30, 2021

Saamis Employment; same client commitment, soon at a new location

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- After five years at its current location at 422 - 13 street north, Saamis Employment is moving to a new location, at 102 514 Stafford Drive north. The new location is expected to op...

Mar 26, 2021

Justice Minister threatens to use "extraordinary authorities" against LPS if reforms not made

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is in hot water with Alberta's Ministry of Justice.The service will be given three weeks to come up with a comprehensive plan for how they can make sig...

Mar 24, 2021