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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...

Olivia Thorington 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)

Petition urges Alberta to allow golf course to open

RED DEER AB. -- A fast-growing number of people feel Alberta golf courses should receive an exemption from mandated business closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.As of Tuesday morning, more t...

Apr 21, 2020 Golf ball and putter

Doctors commence service reduction in Alberta rural communities

RED DEER, AB. -- A growing list of Alberta doctors is warning of a looming health care crisis in rural areas of the province.The Rural Sustainability Group - a grassroots physician movement aimed at d...

Apr 21, 2020 Stethascope

Fans invited to compete for ‘Friends’ reunion special spot

NEW YORK - The big upcoming "Friends" reunion special is inviting a few extra friends - maybe even you.Castmembers of the popular show have announced that the winner and five guests will get a chance ...

Apr 21, 2020 (The Canadian Press)