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216 new COVID-19 infections announced in Alberta, including 45 more in South Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has provided its latest update on COVID-19 infections in the province Monday.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw has confirmed 216 new cases pr...

Apr 27, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

City man charged with drug trafficking offences

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A 49-year-old man is facing drug trafficking offences, after methamphetamine, cocaine and carfentanil were seized following a report of a suspicious vehicle. Around 7:04 Saturday (A...

Apr 27, 2020 LPS headquarters -- LNN

Businesses can now apply for wage subsidy

Close to 10,000 businesses across Canada have already applied for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy since it opened this morning, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau."Whether you're a charity that empl...

Apr 27, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (The Canadian Press)

Members to vote on forming "Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Wexit Alberta and the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta (FCP) are looking to become one. The two groups have announced that an Agreement in Principle has been struck to unite them...

Olivia Thorington Apr 27, 2020 Peter Downing (left) and Bill Jones (right). (Peter Downing on Twitter)

Lethbridge Police investigating ‘suspicious death’

LETHBRIDGE, AB - City Police are investigating what they've labeled a 'suspicious death' at a residential building on the 1200 block of the street.Officers on scene said a wellness check was conducted...

Apr 27, 2020 Police tape in front of the building along 4th Avenue S. in Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge's "main fentanyl dealer" pleads guilty to two charges

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man has entered guilty pleas to two counts related to the drug trade.Daud Abdul Kadir Mohamed appeared in Court of Queen's Bench Monday morning and pleaded guilty to poss...

Apr 27, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

Red Deer musician releases cover song for Canadian Mental Health Association

The times, they are unprecedented, and some would say downright dangerous. They are times when we need to take good care of each other, be it through virtual hangouts, a simple text, or even through s...

Olivia Thorington Apr 27, 2020 Cover art for the song (Jesse Roads)

Updated Alberta COVID-19 numbers for Sunday, April 26

EDMONTON, AB.- Updated numbers from Alberta Health Services on Sunday, show COVID-19 cases increased by 247, taking the total number to 4,480. On a positive note, there were no additional deaths added...

Apr 26, 2020 COVID virus

‘Very, very terrified’: Brooks residents launch petition demanding closure of JBS facility

BROOKS AB. -- A Brooks resident has launched an online petition calling for the shutdown of the JBS meat plant in the city.Benyat Zeki organized the petition along with a group of friends that call th...

Apr 26, 2020 JBS Plant in Brooks -- File photo

Province outlines assistance for vulnerable citizens during pandemic

EDMONTON, AB. -- Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney announced new and reiterated previously announced measures on Sunday that the province is taking to assist vulnerable Albertans...

Apr 26, 2020 Alberta Legislature - LNN