Category Archives: Post to Social
Trudeau says $1.7B coming for orphaned-well cleanups
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will support work in the oil and gas sector by spending $1.7 billion to help clean up "orphaned wells.''He says restoring abandoned o...
Apr 17, 2020
Alberta Parks temporarily suspending camping reservations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Parks is making some adjustments stemming from COVID-19.The agency said its suspending and refunding camping reservations at its sites up to and including May 19, 2020. The mo...
Apr 17, 2020
RV owners helping essential workers self-isolate, protect their family members
The only thing Rick Siewierski finds harder than protecting himself from COVID-19 is keeping his pregnant wife safe from the virus too. The Ontario paramedic is positive he's been exposed to the highl...
Apr 17, 2020
Weekend traffic stop in Claresholm results in drug charges
CLARESHOLM, AB. - An RCMP traffic stop on Sunday (April 12) afternoon produced charges against an 18-year old.Around 5:45 pm, RCMP conducted a traffic stop on 8th Street west in Claresholm. The driver...
Apr 16, 2020 RCMP patch
The Daily with LNN – April 16, 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 16, 2020 Lethbridge News Now
Smoking increases risk of severe illness from COVID-19: Dr. Hinshaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta released its latest report on COVID-19 infections in the province.162 cases of the virus were announced by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw,...
Apr 16, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)
COVID-19 confirmed at Brooks beef plant, continuing care centre
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Brooks is confirming multiple cases of COVID-19 at the JBS Food Canada plant in that city and one case among the staff of Sunrise Gardens continuing care centre.A releas...
Apr 16, 2020 (CHAT News Today)
Canada boasts adequate food stocks - but prices may rise while variety decreases
OTTAWA, ON. - The federal agriculture minister is warning of higher prices and less variety on store shelves as the agriculture industry confronts a wide range of challenges created by COVID-19.Marie-...
Apr 16, 2020 Food supply -- LNN
Interfaith Food Bank could see 40% rise in demand this year
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As many are currently laid off of work and non-essential businesses have been forced to close, people are turning to food banks in larger numbers.Danielle McIntyre, the Executive Dire...
Apr 16, 2020 Interfaith Food Bank. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open golf tournament postponed
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's sad news for golf fans in Canada, including in southern Alberta.The first six events of the Mackenzie Tour - PGA TOUR Canada have been postponed due to the impacts of the COVID-1...
Apr 16, 2020 Paradise Canyon Golf Resort in Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)