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Lethbridge City Hall being closed to the public Thursday morning
LETHBRIDGE, AB - After declaring a State of Local Emergency Wednesday afternoon, the City of Lethbridge is announcing further steps to limit the spread of COVID-19"This now includes the closure of Cit...
Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – March 18, 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 18, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

119 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta, prompting further provincial closures
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced that 22 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed as of Wednesday, March 18.This brings the provincial total to 119.83 cases in the Calgar...
Mar 18, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020

Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020

Risk associated with COVID-19 prompts Lethbridge County to close offices
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In response to the current pandemic, Lethbridge County has taken proactive steps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 among staff and residents.On Wednesday (Mar 18) afternoon, ...
Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge County office -- LNN

LPS limiting public entry to police station
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service is adjusting its operations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health of its staff and the public.The following changes are in eff...
Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Beware of COVID-19 fraudsters
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is warning the public that scammers appear to be trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 situation."As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, wa...
Mar 18, 2020 Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre logo.

Alberta RCMP limiting close contact in detachments
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta RCMP is taking actions to limit contact between the public and their officers and staff."A number of changes have been put in place to protect the health of our employees and ...
Mar 18, 2020 RCMP sign. (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)