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Second consecutive day with no new COVID-19 cases in South Health Zone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta reported a very low number of new COVID-19 infections Saturday.There were just 13 additional cases provincially, bringing the total to 6,992. Of those, 6,245...
May 30, 2020
Province expands COVID-19 testing eligibility to those without symptoms
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As the province looks ahead to Stage 2 of the Relaunch Strategy, more people will be able to get tested for the novel coronavirus.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw say...
May 29, 2020
Another $650M in COVID-19 aid bound for Indigenous communities
OTTAWA - Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the federal government will spend another $650 million to help Indigenous communities cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Of this, $285 mill...
May 29, 2020
Bill introduced to create greater "choice in education" in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If a newly-introduced bill passes, it would allow parents more flexibility to choose what kinds of education their children will have.Bill 15, the Choice in Education Act, will make s...
May 28, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw warns COVID-19 could cause inflammatory disease in children
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has given its latest daily update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, May 27.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says 25 new cases were confirmed, bring...
May 27, 2020
Protective shields installed on Lethbridge Transit buses
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Transit drivers and passengers have an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.Lethbridge Transit staff have constructed new shields to create separation between drivers and users ...
May 27, 2020
Province confirms only one new COVID-19 case in South Zone Tuesday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has some more promising news regarding COVID-19 infections.On Tuesday, May 26, there were only 22 new cases provincially, bringing the total to 6,901. Of tho...
May 26, 2020
Province announces changes to supply of PPE during COVID-19 pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While the Government of Alberta reports low numbers of COVID-19 infections Monday, the way that personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and gloves are distributed will cha...
May 25, 2020
Applications for Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open
OTTAWA, ONT - Small business owners in Alberta can now apply for emergency aid to cover the cost of rent.The Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program is now open for applicants in p...
May 25, 2020
Hospitalization rates remain low as province reports 42 new cases of COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta announced 42 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 24.This brings the provincial total to 6,860 infections of the novel coronavirus. The province stated that ...
May 24, 2020