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Alberta government announces "up to 930" job losses in various ministries
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has confirmed that hundreds of positions within the provincial government will be abolished or otherwise impacted.In a letter from the Public Service Commissio...
Oct 21, 2020
Man charged after alleged robbery attempt in taxi
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 35-year-old man has been charged with robbery following an incident with a local taxi driver.Lethbridge Police say on Tuesday, October 20, a taxi driver reported he was robbed at kn...
Oct 21, 2020
Canada receives shipment of 100,000 COVID-19 rapid tests: procurement minister
Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Canada has received a first shipment of 100,000 rapid tests for COVID-19. Anand confirmed the delivery of the ID Now kit, which can provide results in as little a...
Oct 21, 2020
Most Alberta teachers feeling stress and anxiety, struggling to maintain health guidelines
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Being a teacher is never easy, but in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, many seem to be struggling just to make it by.A new survey from the Alberta Teachers' Association shows that 95...
Oct 21, 2020
Using puppets to teach kids about COVID-19 safety
STANDOFF, AB - The Blood Tribe has teamed up with a puppeteer to educate children on COVID-19.The Blood Tribe's communications department is working with DerRic Starlight and his Indigenous puppets - ...
Oct 21, 2020
Crowsnest Pass residents hit the polls for by-election advanced voting
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - By this time next week, we will know who the Crowsnest Pass' newest councillor will be.Advanced polls are open Wednesday, October 21 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Elks' Hall in ...
Oct 21, 2020
Canada's bill to outlaw LGBTQ2 conversion therapy has global influence: UN expert
OTTAWA - A United Nations expert says proposed Canadian legislation that would ban forcing children or adults into therapy to alter their sexual orientation or gender identity could help further LGBTQ...
Oct 21, 2020
The Daily with LNN – October 20, 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been workin...
Oct 20, 2020
Mayors plea to Kenney: take action on 911 EMS dispatch consolidation
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Just days after Alberta's Health Minister, Tyler Shandro, affirmed the decision to consolidate EMS Dispatch services, Alberta Mayors are going higher-up to take action.Mayors of Red De...
Oct 20, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw concerned with rising COVID hospitalizations, dialing back asymptomatic testing
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released Tuesday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.323 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to 22,...
Oct 20, 2020