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Brady leaving New England, Brees staying put in New Orleans
The unimaginable has happened to Patriots fans: Tom Brady is moving on. The predictable has occurred for Saints fans: Drew Brees is staying put. No matter what else happens in NFL free agency on Tuesd...
Mar 17, 2020
Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk will pay part-time arena staff during pandemic
The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has now "personally pledged" to pay part-time arena staff impacted by the suspension of the NHL season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senators were th...
Mar 17, 2020
As pandemic turns politics inside out, questions swirl around Democratic race
WASHINGTON - Movie theatres are shuttered, schools and universities unnervingly quiet, businesses and borders are turning people away and North America is bracing for the worst as the urgenc...
Mar 17, 2020
Alberta courts announce changes amidst COVID-19 pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Provincial Court of Alberta is limiting all regular operations, effective Tuesday, March 17, until further notice.Steps are being taken to protect the health and safety of all cou...
Mar 17, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)
COVID-19 cases continue to rise
EDMONTON, AB. -- As the province declares of State of Public Emergency, Alberta Health Services confirmed the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. 23 cases have been added in Alberta, bringing ...
Mar 17, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw - Government of Alberta
City limiting Access-A-Ride use and Animal Shelter visitation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is taking further actions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.This comes on the heels of Premier Jason Kenney announcing a state of public emergency Tuesday.The city i...
Mar 17, 2020 Lethbridge Animal Shelter. (Supplied by City of Lethbridge)
LPS looking for suspect in "road rage" incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking for the public's help in finding the driver of a vehicle who drove in a high-speed road rage incident that ended in a rollover collision.On T...
Mar 17, 2020 The white SUV that is believed to be involved in the road rage incident. (Supplied by Lethbridge Police Service)
Coutts border crossing expecting influx of travellers
COUTTS, AB - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers of the possibility for higher-than-normal traffic at southern Alberta land crossings, including Coutts, over the next sever...
Mar 17, 2020 Coutts Border Crossing. (Supplied by Canada Border Services Agency)
Alberta delays changes to physician payments
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta will not proceed with changes to physicians' payments for complex modifiers on March 31."During these unprecedented times, we want to ensure physicians on the ...
Mar 17, 2020 Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Town of Taber announces several closures & cancellations
TABER, AB - Taber town council passed a resolution at Monday's special meeting to enact precautionary measures to protect the public.Despite the provincial government's announcement Tuesday that Premi...
Mar 17, 2020 (CHAT News Today)