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COVID-19 prompts rural AHS labs to implement appointment-only lab collections

EDMONTON, AB. -- In an effort to control outpatient activity at rural healthcare facility labs, those needing to have lab work done, will now need to make an appointment. The temporary measure will co...

Apr 30, 2020 Coaldale Health and Urgent Care Centre -- LNN

WCBL baseball season delayed until at least late June

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Do not expect to be attending any Lethbridge Bulls games right away.The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) says they have made the "difficult but necessary decision" to, at a min...

Apr 30, 2020 Lethbridge Bulls at Spitz Stadium. (Lethbridge News Now)

18 rural Alberta doctors say no trust in government, some will end hospital work

EDMONTON, AB. -- Eighteen rural physicians say they no longer trust the government and some of them will no longer work in hospitals after the COVID-19 pandemic despite recent fee changes.The doctors ...

Apr 30, 2020 Doctor`s office`-- The Canadian Press

Asymptomatic testing event in Brooks draws in 3,653

BROOKS, AB - The City of Brooks, in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has tested nearly 15 per cent of their entire regional population for COVID-19 in just a few days.At the temporary as...

Apr 30, 2020 The temporary assessment centre in Brooks, where asymptomatic testing was held. (CHAT News Today)

Feds to ban gun used in Montreal massacre, other assault-style rifles

OTTAWA - The federal government is poised to ban a variety of assault-style rifles, including the type used in the 1989 Montreal Massacre.During the fall election campaign, the Liberals said guns desi...

Apr 30, 2020 Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. (The Canadian Press)

Kodiaks’ Todd Caughlin named ACAC Athletic Director of the Year

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Todd Caughlin has received recognition for his hard work.The Lethbridge College Kodiaks' Manager of Athletics and Recreation Services has been named the ACAC Athletic Director of the ...

Apr 30, 2020 (Photo courtesy Lethbridge College - Kodiaks Athletics)

Oil and gas drilling forecast revised to 49 year low as producers cut spending

CALGARY - The Petroleum Services Association of Canada has revised its 2020 Canadian drilling forecast to an almost 50-year record low of 3,100 oil and gas wells, a level not seen since 2,900 wells we...

Apr 30, 2020 (RD News Now)

Kodiaks announce first two commitments for 2020-2021 women’s volleyball season

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge College women's volleyball team has announced two new signees.Eryka Woods has committed to the Kodiaks team. The Lethbridge product last played with the Panther Volleyb...

Apr 30, 2020 Eryka Woods & Reia Taylor have committed to the Kodiaks women's volleyball team (Photos courtesy of Lethbridge College - Kodiaks Athletics)

Cor Van Raay donates 28 stethoscopes to Chinook Regional Hospital

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local philanthropist has made a significant donation to the Chinook Regional Hospital Emergency Department. Cor Van Raay has supplied the hospital with 28 new stethoscopes, to help ...

Olivia Thorington Apr 30, 2020 File photo of a sign outside the Chinook Regional Hospital (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

One dead, five missing after helicopter crash off Greece, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says six people were aboard the Canadian Forces helicopter that crashed off Greece during a training exercise.One body has been recovered and five remain missing...

Apr 30, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau