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216 new cases and one death added to April 25 COVID numbers

EDMONTON, AB. -- The province continues to take aggressive measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional actions may be required in the coming days. On Saturday, April 25, Alberta c...

Apr 25, 2020 Covid virus

‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure

CALGARY, AB. -- An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fearful for the f...

Apr 25, 2020 Cargill plant - The Canadian Press

The Daily with LNN – April 24, 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 24, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

COVID-19 infections in Alberta surpass 4,000, reach 444 in South Health Zone

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest update on COVID-19 cases in the province.297 new cases were confirmed Friday, bringing the provincial total to 4,017.1,397 people hav...

Apr 24, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Alberta Health Minister announces enhancements to rural, and urban, health care

EDMONTON, AB. -- With doctors' groups across the province vocalizing increased frustration with the province, Health Minister Tyler Shandro has written a prescription to ameliorate the situation. (Rea...

Apr 24, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro - Gov't of Alberta

WATCH: Premier Kenney announces actions to support economy and energy sector

Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday Alberta's Site Rehabilitation Plan, an initiative that will put 5,300 Albertans to work remediating wells, pipelines, and oil and gas sites.The program will launc...

Apr 24, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Canada Day fireworks cancelled in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Another one bites the dust.Due to restrictions on mass gatherings impacting all summer events and festivals this year, the City of Lethbridge says the annual fireworks display "is amo...

Apr 24, 2020 Canada Day fireworks in Lethbridge. (Supplied by Meet In Lethbridge)

Survey results reveal 51% of local businesses have reduced staff due to COVID-19

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force has released the results of a survey focused on local businesses.It took a look at how regional businesses have been impacted by the...

Apr 24, 2020 File photo of an area of downtown Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Dr. Okine named U of L's Interim Provost and VP of Academics

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge has named its new Interim Vice President of Academics and Provost.Dr. Erasmus Okine has been with the University since 2015 when he was hired as the Vice ...

Apr 24, 2020 Dr. Erasmus Okine. (University of Lethbridge)

M.D. of Taber educating the public on social distancing rules amid pandemic

M.D. OF TABER, AB - Officials in the M.D. of Taber are reminding residents of some of the rules in place regarding COVID-19.Kirk Hughes, the Director of Community Safety for the M.D. of Taber, said lo...

Apr 24, 2020 A CPO truck in the M.D. of Taber (Photo courtesy M.D. of Taber Regional Community Peace Officer Program on Facebook)