Category Archives: Post to Social
Nine physicians in Pincher Creek to discontinue hospital-based services
PINCHER CREEK, AB - The community of Pincher Creek is set to lose all the hospital-based services of its doctors.A letter was released by The Associate Clinic's nine physicians, Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw, D...
Apr 22, 2020 The Associate Clinic in Pincher Creek. (Google Maps)
Annual report: Lethbridge's debt rising, but still in "strong financial position"
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has released its 2019 annual report, which provides lots of details about the municipality's operations and financial position.Director of Treasury and Financia...
Apr 22, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)
U of L: New medical cannabis cultivars show promise in combatting COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Researchers at the University of Lethbridge, along with their partners, have found that specific cannabis sativa extracts are showing promise as an additional treatment for COVID-19.S...
Apr 22, 2020 Dr. Igor Kovalchuk. (University of Lethbridge)
Trudeau announces $1,250/month emergency student benefit
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a new emergency benefit for students whose education and job prospects are disrupted by COVID-19.He says a $1,250 monthly payment is coming ...
Apr 22, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)
COVID-19 results in changes to Lethbridge’s street sweeping program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Changes have been made to Lethbridge's street sweeping program.The service will start on Thursday, April 23 (weather depending) and has been modified because of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Apr 22, 2020 File photo of a City of Lethbridge street sweeping vehicle (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)
Upgrades to start this week at Stewart Siding industrial park
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Planned upgrades are set to begin at the Stewart Siding industrial park in Lethbridge County this week.The county said Tollestrup Construction will start work on upgrading a po...
Apr 22, 2020 A sign outside of the Lethbridge County office in downtown Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)
Feds expected to unveil more emergency aid for students, young Canadians
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce today more significant financial support for students and other young Canadians struggling to stay afloat and find jobs during the COVID-19 pand...
Apr 22, 2020
The Daily with LNN – April 21, 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 21, 2020 Lethbridge News Now
Province outlines COVID-19 supports for vulnerable Albertans
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government says it is doing what it can to help those who are homeless, are escaping domestic violence, or are otherwise deemed vulnerable.On March 16, they announced $60...
Apr 21, 2020 Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shultz. (Government of Alberta)
South Zone COVID-19 cases reach 200
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest daily update on COVID-19 infections.187 new cases were confirmed Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 3,095.Across Alberta, 1,27...
Apr 21, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)