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The Daily with LNN – March 16, 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....

Mar 16, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

First COVID-19 case in AHS South Zone confirmed

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government has announced 18 additional cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.This brings the new total to 74.For the first time, there is now one case in the Alberta Health Serv...

Mar 16, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw giving her update via video. (Government of Alberta)

Motion to postpone future Lethbridge City Council meetings defeated

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council will continue to meet.A special meeting of council was held on Monday, where Councillor Jeff Carlson introduced a motion that would see them no longer meet in ...

Mar 16, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge updates community on COVID-19 response

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As of Monday, March 16, there is one confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Alberta Health Services' South Zone, which includes Lethbridge.The City of Lethbridge is taking prevent...

Mar 16, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

BREAKING: Trudeau closes borders to nearly all foreigners

OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant measure to limit the spread of COVID-19."We will be denying entry to Canada to people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent ...

Mar 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (The Canadian Press)

AB Blue Cross no longer covers COVID-19 related claims outside Canada

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Even if you have purchased travel insurance, you might not be covered.Alberta Blue Cross says their emergency medical travel coverage will not provide coverage for any claims related ...

Mar 16, 2020 Alberta Blue Cross logo.

All City of Lethbridge rec facilities temporarily closing Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is taking further steps to limit the spread of COVID-19, this time focusing on municipally-owned recreational and cultural facilities.As of Monday, March 16, th...

Mar 15, 2020 Galt Museum. (Lethbridge News Now)

BLOOD RESERVE CLOSURES

BLOOD RESERVE, AB. -- Following the orders of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, all Daycares operated under Blood Tribe Family and Community Support Services have been closed immedia...

Mar 15, 2020 Blood Reserve logo

Lethbridge College to shift to alternative model Wednesday, classes suspended Monday-Tuesday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Much like the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College will be making a switch to an alternative delivery model of classes this week.READ MORE: U of L to suspend classes Monday-Tu...

Mar 15, 2020 The entrance to Lethbridge College (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Outstanding library initiatives across southern Alberta recognized

CARDSTON, AB - The annual Rewards for Excellence and Distinction (READ) were awarded earlier this month in Lethbridge.Nominees were chosen by the Chinook Arch Marketing and Communications Committee in...

Mar 15, 2020 Cardston Library. (Supplied by Cardston Library)