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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)

Barlage wins ENMAX Corp. Hardest Working Award

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Logan Barlage set new career highs in points, goals and assists this past season.For his hard work, the Lethbridge Hurricanes forward has been named the recipient of the ENMAX Corpora...

Apr 16, 2020 Logan Barlage (Photo courtesy the Lethbridge Hurricanes at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com)

‘What’s going to happen?’ Okotoks teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19

OKOTOKS, Alta. - Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way to intens...

Apr 16, 2020 Matt Greenshields. (The Canadian Press)

1,700 WestJet pilots being laid off as COVID-19 cripples industry

CALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. has confirmed it will lay off 1,700 pilots as the company continues to struggle with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.About 700 pilots are slated to receive layoff no...

Apr 16, 2020 WestJet plane. (Lethbridge News Now)