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CFIA update on unrequested seed packages showing up in mail

OTTAWA, ON. -- In late July, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a warning about unrequested packages of seeds arriving in mailboxes. Those who received the seeds were cautioned not to p...

Aug 10, 2020

Lethbridge College mandating face masks starting August 17

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge's two largest post-secondary schools are or will be requiring the use of face masks or other face coverings.Effective Monday, August 17, Lethbridge College says all staff a...

Aug 10, 2020

Section of Sunridge Boulevard to close for next phase of University Drive Twinning

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The next phase of the University Drive Twinning project starts Tuesday.Sunridge Boulevard from University Drive to the roundabout at Mt. Sundance Road West will be closed to traffic a...

Aug 10, 2020

No injuries reported in Fort Macleod grass fire

FORT MACLEOD, AB - Multiple crews responded to a grass fire near the Fort Macleod Golf Course on Friday evening.Fire Chief Allen Zoeteman told LNN that the station received notice of the blaze at arou...

Aug 10, 2020

Alberta RCMP reminding Albertans to stay safe while out on the water

Alberta RCMP is reminding Albertan's travelling to lakes and rivers throughout the summer to stay safe and be cautious while on the water.Mounties say from January 2016 until July 2020, there were 67 ...

Aug 10, 2020

Feds adjust EI program to help Canadians transition from CERB

OTTAWA, ONT - The federal government has made a change to Employment Insurance (EI) in an attempt to allow Canadians to maintain their benefits for longer.Normally, a person who is eligible for EI can...

Aug 10, 2020

Province orders 1.7 million reusable masks for coming school year

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's education minister says the province has placed orders for 1.7 million reusable masks for the coming school year.Adriana LaGrange says some of the order is being filled by I-F...

Aug 10, 2020

Integrity of Friday’s Oilers 50/50 intact as ticket-buyers overcharged

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says unprecedented demand led to its servers being overwhelmed Friday with requests to purchase 50/50 tickets."At certain points, demand for tickets exceeded $...

Aug 09, 2020

A look at Lethbridge's proposed city-wide face mask bylaw

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It could soon be a requirement that face masks must be worn in all indoor, enclosed public spaces in Lethbridge.A bylaw is expected to be introduced at Monday's city council meeting t...

Aug 09, 2020

Alberta funding for five First Nations colleges

LETHBRIDGE, AB- Alberta's five First Nations colleges will receive each $100,000 in one-time funding for COVID-19 supports, to make a total of $500,000.These grants will address technology and Wi-Fi a...

Aug 08, 2020