COVID-19 Coronavirus

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)

AA temporarily closing some meetings to help combat spread of COVID-19, including Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alcoholics Anonymous is temporarily closing many of its meetings across Canada in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.AA, which typically meets in churches, legion halls, and oth...

Mar 18, 2020 Alcoholics Anonymous. (John van Hasselt/Corbis via Getty Images)

Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Lethbridge's Catholic Central High School

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 at one of their Lethbridge high schools. Communications Coordinator Anisha Gatner confirmed this ...

Mar 18, 2020 Catholic Central High School. (Lethbridge News Now)

City implementing further actions amidst COVID-19 pandemic, considering even more

LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency Original Story:Officials from the City of Lethbridge say they are taking steps to ensure their workers and the general pub...

Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman. (Lethbridge News Now)

WHL announces official end of regular season, Hurricanes finish seventh

CALGARY, AB - Following the postponement of the 2019-2020 regular season in the fight against COVID-19, the Western Hockey League (WHL) has announced the official end of the season.WHL Commissioner Ro...

Mar 18, 2020 The Western Hockey League logo (Photo courtesy the WHL at whl.ca)

Doping tests around the world wind down because of virus

DSSELDORF, Germany - Although anti-doping organizations around the world are dialling back on testing because of the coronavirus outbreak, Olympic athletes can still expect a knock on the door. The In...

Mar 18, 2020

Expiry dates for Alberta drivers’ licenses, vehicle registrations extended until May 15

EDMONTON, AB - In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the province has made some changes to the renewal process of drivers' licenses, vehicle registrations and other permits and certificates. Albertans...

Olivia Thorington Mar 18, 2020 (Government of Alberta)