Alberta

Canada Post seeing "Christmas-level" parcel volumes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It might take a little longer than expected to get your parcel, but it's because Canada Post is seeing a record level of deliveries for the springtime.They reported that, on Monday, A...

Apr 23, 2020 Canada Post trucks. (The Canadian Press)

Brooks RCMP crack down on self-quarantine non-compliance

BROOKS, AB. -- RCMP are giving no leeway to those who snub Public Health orders regarding self-quarantine. On Wednesday (Apr 22), officers investigated a complaint about a man loitering around homes a...

Apr 23, 2020 RCMP cruiser -- LNN

Alberta honours volunteers and encourages others to get involved

EDMONTON, AB. -- The provincial COVID-19 update ON Wednesday (Apr 22) afternoon offered some positive moments and accolades among the negative statistical numbers. Those positives revolved around what...

Apr 22, 2020 Owen Plumb with 3-D printed face masks - Photo credit to Kevin Plumb

103 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in South Health Zone in one day

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta is reporting another large increase in COVID-19 infections in the South Health Zone, mainly in Brooks.Provincially, another 306 infections were announced Wed...

Apr 22, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Economic scenarios show cattle industry could see revenue losses up to $500-Million by end of June

CALGARY, AB. -- COVID-19 has caused rapid changes and challenges across every business sector in Canada and the cattle industry is no exception.The pandemic continues to negatively impact the North Am...

Apr 22, 2020 Grazing cattle -- LNN

Plunging oil prices point to ‘deep collapse’ in sector, drilling firm CEO warns

CALGARY - The CEO of one of Canada's largest drilling rig contractors says plunging North American crude prices on Monday and Tuesday are signs that the oil industry is headed for a "deep, deep collap...

Apr 22, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Nine physicians in Pincher Creek to discontinue hospital-based services

PINCHER CREEK, AB - The community of Pincher Creek is set to lose all the hospital-based services of its doctors.A letter was released by The Associate Clinic's nine physicians, Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw, D...

Apr 22, 2020 The Associate Clinic in Pincher Creek. (Google Maps)

Province outlines COVID-19 supports for vulnerable Albertans

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government says it is doing what it can to help those who are homeless, are escaping domestic violence, or are otherwise deemed vulnerable.On March 16, they announced $60...

Apr 21, 2020 Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shultz. (Government of Alberta)

South Zone COVID-19 cases reach 200

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest daily update on COVID-19 infections.187 new cases were confirmed Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 3,095.Across Alberta, 1,27...

Apr 21, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Petition urges Alberta to allow golf course to open

RED DEER AB. -- A fast-growing number of people feel Alberta golf courses should receive an exemption from mandated business closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.As of Tuesday morning, more t...

Apr 21, 2020 Golf ball and putter