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Alberta sees 40 new cases of COVID-19 infections Saturday

EDMONTON, AB- The Government of Alberta confirmed today (June 6) the province added 40 new cases along with no new deaths due to COVID-19 infections which makes a total of 336 active cases.The provinc...

Jun 06, 2020

Fort Steele to remain closed for summer

One of the East Kootenay's most well-known attractions will remain closed for the summer as a safety measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Fort Steele Heritage Town has announced Wednesday on social me...

Jun 06, 2020

School in Iron Springs approved for $215,000 in playground funding

IRON SPRINGS, AB - Officials at a small-town Southern Alberta school were surprised to learn that their grant application had been approved.Dexter Durfey, Secretary-Treasurer at Palliser School Divisi...

Jun 06, 2020

The Daily with LNN – June 5, 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 05, 2020

Alberta beekeepers in line for COVID-19 government support

EDMONTON, AB. -- Agriculture and Forestry has introduced a new Canadian Agricultural Partnership program, in response to challenges faced by Alberta's beekeepers.Up to $1 million will help beekeepers ...

Jun 05, 2020

Only seven new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Alberta Friday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta confirmed fewer than 10 new COVID-19 cases for Friday, June 5, one of the lowest numbers since the virus first entered the province.Seven infections were con...

Jun 05, 2020

Lethbridge School Division announces "re-entry brief" for fall semester

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Schools in Lethbridge could potentially open this September so the Lethbridge School Division has put together some plans.A notice from the division says these plans are "based on ass...

Jun 05, 2020

NHL announces Phase 2 of Return-to-Play Plan

TORONTO, ON- Starting Monday, June 8th, the National Hockey League (NHL) will allow NHL teams, players, and trainers to use on-ice and off-ice facilities.This new step essentially could be NHL's playe...

Jun 05, 2020

Province announces commercial rent assistance and one-time payment to small businesses

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced two significant measures it believes will help companies, particularly small businesses, weather the current economic crisis.Premier Jason Kenney...

Jun 05, 2020

No injuries in collision between train and trailer

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Pacific Police Service is investigating a Friday morning collision between a tandem trailer and a train.Lethbridge News Now was first notified of the incident at around 9...

Jun 05, 2020