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Lethbridge's Overdose Prevention Site sees quiet first week
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The new temporary mobile Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) is up and running, but with a relatively-small clientele to start off with.It opened outside of the Lethbridge Shelter and Reso...
Aug 28, 2020

Ottawa seeking feedback on proposed regulations for supervised consumption services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Health Canada wants to hear from you on how supervised consumption should be regulated across the country.They have opened consultations aimed at developing new regulations under the ...
Aug 28, 2020

Next phase of University Drive Twinning project to start Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University Drive Twinning project will move to the next phase on Monday.To finish the roadway twinning construction on University Drive West, asphalt milling will be taking place ...
Aug 28, 2020

Police Commission upholds decision to relieve LPS officer from duty without pay
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Commission has agreed with a decision to relieve an LPS officer from duty without pay.Last weekend, it was reported that Constable David Easter had been charged ...
Aug 28, 2020

WestJet says refusal to wear a mask could mean travel ban for a year
CALGARY, AB - The WestJet Group is implementing a strict new policy to ensure passengers wear a mask on its flights including the possibility of being denied travel for a year if they refuse.The airli...
Aug 28, 2020

Canadian economy posted record drop in Q2 due to pandemic
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the economy posted its steepest decline on record in the second quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of non-essential businesses and slowed the economy t...
Aug 28, 2020

Doug Schweitzer discusses plans as Alberta's new Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Innovation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Following this week's cabinet shuffle in the provincial government, one minister is excited to be in his new role.After first being appointed at the Justice Minister and Solicitor Gen...
Aug 28, 2020

The Daily with LNN – August 27, 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...
Aug 27, 2020

South Zone COVID cases remain flat while 108 confirmed provincially
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released Thursday's report on COVID-19, detailing the numbers over the past 24 hours.108 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing the total to ...
Aug 27, 2020

Pork producers seek additional assistance
OTTAWA, ON. -- The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) changed its ask of the federal government on an assistance program. CPC Chair Rick Bergmann said they requested targeted enhancements to AgriStability wh...
Aug 27, 2020