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U of L researcher speaks at SACPA on benefits of cannabis against COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs (SACPA) welcomed Dr. Olga Kovalchuk Thursday morning.Kovalchuk is undertaking research at the University of Lethbridge on how medical ca...

May 28, 2020

City reopening playgrounds and other park amenities May 29

LETHBRIDGE, AB- All play structures, outdoor fitness equipment, park benches, and picnic tables will be opened across the city starting May 29. Lethbridge Parks General Manager Dave Ellis made the add...

May 28, 2020

Home-based food businesses with "low-risk" products no longer require handling permits

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has made it easier for individuals to start or continue operating businesses out of their home that sell food.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says this will al...

May 28, 2020

New South Lethbridge elementary school named after Robert Plaxton, former superintendent

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The city's upcoming elementary school in the Fairmont neighbourhood now has a name.Lethbridge School Division Board Chair Clark Bosch says around 80 names were submitted, but they dec...

May 28, 2020

LCI volleyball star commits to Kodiaks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College's men's volleyball team has added a local talent to its roster.Tanner Folden has committed to the Kodiaks for the 2020-2021 season. The 6-foot-3 middle blocker has ...

May 28, 2020

WCBL season officially cancelled

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Bulls fans won't get to watch their team hit the diamond this summer.The Western Canadian Baseball League's (WCBL) Board of Governors has voted unanimously to cancel the 20...

May 28, 2020

The Daily with LNN – May 27, 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...

May 27, 2020

Alberta introduces bill to put deadlines on energy project approvals

EDMONTON - Alberta is introducing legislation to allow the government to set maximum time limits on approvals for energy projects.Energy Minister Sonya Savage says that a review of the system has show...

May 27, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw warns COVID-19 could cause inflammatory disease in children

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has given its latest daily update on COVID-19 for Wednesday, May 27.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says 25 new cases were confirmed, bring...

May 27, 2020

More health professionals to be involved in clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments

OTTAWA, ON- Health Canada announced another step to accelerate access to health products for COVID-19 treatments. To date, the agency has approved 37 clinical trials to treat the virus in the form of ...

May 27, 2020