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Canada’s dairy processors to lose $100M if USMCA takes effect in July

WASHINGTON, DC. - A Conservative senator says Canada's dairy processing industry stands to lose about $100 million if the new trade agreement with the United States and Mexico goes into effect July 1....

Apr 28, 2020 Cow in milking barn - The Canadian Press

Hlinka Gretzky Cup men’s hockey tournament cancelled because of COVID-19

CALGARY - The Hlinka Gretzky Cup, a tournament featuring the world's top under-18 male hockey players, has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The eight-country tournament was scheduled fo...

Apr 28, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Alberta Government named "most secretive provincial government in Canada"

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has bestowed upon the Government of Alberta an unfortunate distinction.They have been given the "Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Ac...

Apr 28, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney. (Government of Alberta)

"On Demand" service proposed for Lethbridge Transit, goal suggested to save $2.6-million

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If Lethbridge City Council goes ahead with recommended changes to the public transit system, riders could see some real differences.Members of Lethbridge Transit presented at Monday's...

Apr 28, 2020 Lethbridge's Park 'n Ride Transit Terminal. (Lethbridge News Now)

Canadians divided over making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory: Poll

OTTAWA - While researchers across the planet race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are divided over whether getting it should be mandatory or voluntary. The poll conducted...

Olivia Thorington Apr 28, 2020

The Daily with LNN – April 27, 2020

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Take Lethbridge News Now on the go anytime, anywhere.The Daily is LNN's podcast-style news update, detailing some of the local, regional, and national stories we have been working on....

Apr 27, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

No concern about food shortages, when you can buy direct from Alberta farms

LETHBRIDGE, AB. - It's still several months further along on the calendar but, Alberta Agriculture is cautiously optimistic that Alberta Open Farm Days will take place on August 15 and 16.With that in...

Apr 27, 2020 Farm produce -- photo credit Alberta Open Farms

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)