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Second Friday in June marks Farmer’s Day

Friday, June 12, marked UFA Farmer's Day.It is held every year on the second Friday in June.Usually, the UFA stores hold celebrations, but those can't happen this year due to COVID-19.Instead, the com...

Jun 12, 2020

Province commends Blood Tribe's COVID-19 mitigation efforts

STANDOFF, AB - UPDATE: The Blood Tribe announced that one of their elders died their week due to complications with COVID-19.Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health took some time out of Friday's CO...

Jun 12, 2020

Canadian expert says he is confident COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away

OTTAWA, On. - One of Canada's preeminent infectious disease experts says he is confident a vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready in months, not years.Dr. Gary Kobinger, director of the Research Centre on...

Jun 12, 2020

ATA President says work is needed on reopening scenarios before classes can resume

The president of the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) says details on the province's three possible reopening plans for schools need to be worked out before class can resume in the fall.The three p...

Jun 12, 2020

Temperature screening to be required for travellers at Canadian airports

OTTAWA, ONT - Starting at the end of June, airports across the country will start enhanced passenger screening.The Government of Canada announced a three-phase approach that Transportation Minister Ma...

Jun 12, 2020

Limits on prescription drugs relaxed

EDMONTON, AB. -- Beginning June 15, pharmacists in Alberta will be able to give out up to 100 days worth of prescription medicationsTo help manage supply during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government r...

Jun 12, 2020

LPS launches new bike registration initiative

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After having his bike stolen four times over the span of a few years, 14-year-old Nathan Sherwood asked if the Lethbridge Police Service could help in any way. With the help of the LPS...

Jun 12, 2020

Feds, farmers, remain far apart over impact of carbon tax on grain growers

OTTAWA - The federal government says its analysis of the impact the carbon tax is having on grain farmers is based on numbers provided by the farmers themselves.But grain farmers are adamant that Agri...

Jun 12, 2020

Hurricanes’ Zack Stringer among 46 players recognized for camp selection by Hockey Canada

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Zack Stringer of the Lethbridge Hurricanes is one of 46 players recognized for their invitation to take part in Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team selection camp.The 17-year...

Jun 12, 2020

Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens now open

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although it is a month later than originally expected, one of Lethbridge's biggest tourist attractions is once again up and running.Executive Director of the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garde...

Jun 12, 2020