What’s Happening

Alberta doctors plead against "harmful actions targeted towards our public healthcare system"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Hundreds of doctors across the province have written to the Government of Alberta voicing their displeasure with a series of changes that are set to take place on April 1.Especially d...

Mar 30, 2020 Chinook Regional Hospital sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

With K-12 classes cancelled, funding "temporarily adjusted"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has reallocated some of its education funding.They announced earlier this month that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person classes for K-12 students were ...

Mar 28, 2020 (Supplied by Lethbridge School Division)

It's still safe to donate blood during the COVID-19 pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A lot of people are rightfully concerned about COVID-19, but Canadian Blood Services (CBS) says, as long as you are healthy, that should not stop you from donating blood."It is safe t...

Mar 25, 2020 Canadian Blood Services clinic in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)

Latest stats show Lethbridge Police resolved 99% of 2019 calls without use of force

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police took close to 36,000 calls for service in 2019.99 percent of those calls were resolved without officers using force. Those numbers are from the 2019 Use of Force Sta...

Mar 25, 2020 A Lethbridge Police vehicle (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Text messages will provide mental health and wellness support

MEDICINE HAT, AB - A new service is available to support mental health and wellness for anyone who may be struggling during the COVID-19 crisis.Text4Hope is a free service that will provide three mont...

Mar 24, 2020 Text4Hope

Cor Van Raay donates $100,000 to Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local philanthropist is donating a significant amount of money to a local food bank.Although Cor Van Raay is currently self-isolating and taking health precautions right now, he bel...

Mar 23, 2020 Cor Van Raay (right) donates $100,000 to the Interfaith Food Bank. (Supplied by Interfaith Food Bank)

NHL legend Kris Versteeg helping families in need in Southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - He may be a two-time Stanley Cup Champion, but Kris Versteeg has not forgotten his Lethbridge roots.LNN talked with one of his long-time friends Mallory Kristjanson, who spoke on Vers...

Mar 20, 2020 Kris Versteeg hoisting the 2015 Stanley Cup. (Supplied by Second City Hockey)

City of Lethbridge outlines what Wednesday's State of Local Emergency means

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Officials with the City of Lethbridge are providing more details about their State of Local Emergency (SOLE).It was issued Wednesday afternoon.Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services...

Mar 19, 2020 Council chambers at Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge College cancels 2020 Convocation

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students graduating from Lethbridge College will not be able to attend their Convocation ceremony."In light of the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic and with recommendations from provi...

Mar 19, 2020 Lethbridge College. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As of 1:30 pm on Wednesday, March 18, the City of Lethbridge has issued a State of Local Emergency.The declaration allows Lethbridge to access additional resources, particularly for v...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)