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Kenney says there will be thousands of jobs for Albertans on Keystone XL within weeks
Premier Jason Kenney says it's invigorating to see the province's investment in the Keystone XL pipeline pay off in the form of jobs for Albertans."Today's announcement that Nisku-based contractor Mic...
Jun 23, 2020
Two-thirds favour keeping two-metre physical distance: Leger poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests two-thirds of Canadians don't want to relax the physical distancing rules imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.If they were relaxed, fewer than half would feel comfortab...
Jun 23, 2020
Eight more weeks of CERB to cost $17.9 billion, budget officer says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer estimates that it will cost $17.9 billion to provide eight extra weeks of payments through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).The report this mornin...
Jun 23, 2020
Province expands access to opioid addiction treatment
EDMONTON, AB - The province is making an investment to help treat opioid use disorder. The government has announced $4 million over four years to help expand access to the Virtual Opioid Dependency Pr...
Jun 23, 2020
Curbside recycling program saves 3,750 tonnes of recyclables from landfill in first year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The first year of the City of Lethbridge's curbside recycling program has proven to be successful.The City says due to residents taking part in the program, 3,750 tonnes of recyclable...
Jun 23, 2020
Lethbridge Police arrest “prolific property offender”
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A man police describe as a "prolific property offender" has been arrested. On June 22, the LPS says the Priority Crimes Unit (PCU) was investigating the activities of Peter Bissonette...
Jun 23, 2020
Crews respond to brush fire in Lethbridge’s river bottom
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: Traffic remains slow on westbound Whoop Up Drive, as some emergency crews remain on scene as of 8:30 p.m. A cause of the Monday fire has not been revealed, and no injuries hav...
Jun 22, 2020
Mobility and Accessibility Master Plan presented to Lethbridge council
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge could soon become more accessible.Lethbridge City Council was presented the Mobility and Accessibility Master Plan today (June 22) in an attempt to talk about accessibility ...
Jun 22, 2020
The Daily with LNN – June 22, 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere - now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Soundcloud.The Daily with LNN is a podcast-style news update, detailing some of th...
Jun 22, 2020
South Zone stays clear of new COVID-19 cases Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its report on COVID-19 for Monday, June 22.32 new infections were confirmed, bringing the total to 7,736. Of those, 542 cases are still active w...
Jun 22, 2020