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Former Astros star Jimmy 'The Toy Cannon' Wynn dies at 78
Jimmy Wynn, the slugger who earned his nickname of "The Toy Cannon" during his days with the Houston Astros in the 1960s and '70s has died. Wynn was 78. The Astros said he died on Thursday in Houston,...
Mar 26, 2020

Crowsnest Pass RCMP reports fatal collision near Lundbreck
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - RCMP in the Crowsnest Pass say one person has died following a two-vehicle collision just north of Lundbreck.They attended to the collision early Thursday afternoon on Highway 22 ...
Mar 26, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – March 26, 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....
Mar 26, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

World leaders vow to co-ordinate virus response in video call
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The head of the United Nations told leaders of the world's 20 major industrialized nations during an emergency virtual summit Thursday that "we are at war with a virus - ...
Mar 26, 2020

FBI chief pledges to find answers on ex-agent Levinson
WASHINGTON - The FBI won't give up on "finding out what happened" to former agent Robert Levinson, who the U.S. government believes died in the custody of the Iranians, according to an email FBI Direc...
Mar 26, 2020

US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants
The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for $25 billion in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn cau...
Mar 26, 2020

Alberta confirms 67 new COVID-19, the most in a single day so far
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta confirmed the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the province in a single day.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced another 67 cas...
Mar 26, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

None of the 'Big Five' publishers will attend BookExpo
NEW YORK - All of the so-called "Big Five" publishers have dropped out of BookExpo, the industry's annual national convention. Hachette Book Group and Macmillan became the fourth and fifth to announce...
Mar 26, 2020

Report COVID-19 complaints to AHS, not police
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is advising the public that the Alberta Health Services website is the best place to make COVID-19 related complaints.While the provincial government h...
Mar 26, 2020 Lethbridge Police Station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alouettes starter Adams Jr. looking to build upon Alouettes' stellar '19 season
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. won't be heart-broken if training camp is pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camps are scheduled to open May 17 but...
Mar 26, 2020