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Anti-racism protesters commended for wearing masks, but should get tested for COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health spoke about last week's anti-racism protests across the province and provided the daily COVID-19 update for Monday, June 8.The demonstration ...
Jun 08, 2020
Province makes access to virtual health services permanent
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta hopes to permanently increase access to health services.When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the province introduced billing codes that it claims allowed...
Jun 08, 2020
Lethbridge Police hope to start body cam pilot project in 2020
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Members of Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) could soon be equipped with body cameras.Acting Chief Scott Woods says they started looking into using body cams in 2018 and officially made...
Jun 08, 2020
Two Alberta Mounties charged in shooting death of man in car
EDMONTON - Two RCMP officers have been charged in the shooting death of a 31-year-old man in northern Alberta almost two years ago. Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const. Jessica Brown of the Whitecourt RCMP d...
Jun 08, 2020
Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch.The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nation, a...
Jun 08, 2020
Lethbridge Speed Skating Association announces season award winners
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local skaters have been recognized for their work on the ice.The Lethbridge Speed Skating Association (LSSA) has announced the recipients of their 2019-2020 awards. Announcements were...
Jun 08, 2020
Town of Bow Island & former employee face charges related to water quality monitoring
BOW ISLAND, AB - The Government of Alberta has laid seven charges against the Town of Bow Island and a now-former employee.The municipality is charged with five counts related to failing to take speci...
Jun 08, 2020
Border Services announces changes to travel restrictions for immediate family members
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced some changes for Canada's borders.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) stated that as of 11:59 P.M. EDT on Monday, June 8, foreign nationals who a...
Jun 08, 2020
Free face masks at fast-food chains in Alberta now available
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 600 A&W, McDonald's, and Tim Hortons locations across the province are now distributing non-medical face masks.LNN reported in late May that the Government of Alberta would...
Jun 08, 2020
Lethbridge School Division launches survey for parents on 2020-2021 year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parents can share their input on how their children should be educated next year.The Lethbridge School Division has launched a survey for parents, with the goal of gathering feedback ...
Jun 08, 2020