Category Archives: Lethbridge and Area
Big spike in unemployment for Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region last month
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The jobless rate for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region took a jump last month. In April, the unemployment rate was listed at 6.8 percent, up from 5.2 percent in March. For Alberta, t...
May 08, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Lethbridge College announces plans for Fall semester
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College has unveiled its plans for the Fall semester.Uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic mean the post-secondary institution has not made any final decisions on d...
May 08, 2020 The main entrance to Lethbridge College (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)
The Daily with LNN – May 7, 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....
May 07, 2020 Lethbridge News Now
COVID cases in Alberta surpass 6,000 with few new infections Thursday
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Only 54 new cases were confirmed Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 6,017.With the daily num...
May 07, 2020 Chief Medical of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)
Taber doctors: health changes like "a bank robber returning a portion of the money he has stolen"
TABER, AB - A group of 10 physicians at the Taber Clinic have written a scathing letter to Alberta Health regarding the many changes they have made in recent months.It covers, among other things, the ...
May 07, 2020 The Taber Clinic. (Alberta Health Services)
Canadian farmers expect to plant more wheat, oats, corn for grain in 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Farmers across the country are busy getting their crops planted and have told Statistics Canada what to expect.While they are planning to plant more wheat, oats, and corn for grain th...
May 07, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)
The Daily with LNN – May 6, 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....
May 06, 2020 Lethbridge News Now
Dr. Hinshaw: How province will determine when more parts of the economy might reopen
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta could be just a week away from seeing some sectors relaunch, but we are only just learning now how those determinations will be made.Premier Jason Kenney announced the phased ...
May 06, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)
Province placing high priority on managing COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest update on COVID-19 Wednesday.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says officials are working diligently to support and m...
May 06, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)
City workers "refreshing" downtown Lethbridge with renovations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you head through downtown Lethbridge in the coming weeks and months, you can expect to see workers present.Starting Wednesday, May 6, crews will be removing the brick planters on t...
May 06, 2020 4 Ave South in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)