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The Daily with LNN – April 14, 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 14, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

U.S. halting all funding to the World Health Organization

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization (WHO) pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.Trump says the ...

Apr 14, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump. (The Associated Press)

Increased testing means increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19

EDMONTON, AB. - The Tuesday, April 14 update from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw outlined a jump in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta. There were 138 new cases, taking the prov...

Apr 14, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw -- Government of Alberta

$3-million in provincial grants being given to Caregivers Alberta

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta looks to support the province's caregivers.They are giving $3-million in grants to Caregivers Alberta, a non-profit organization that provides programs and res...

Apr 14, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro. (Government of Alberta)

Officials in southeast B.C. thank those who stayed home for Easter

INVERMERE, B.C. - Politicians in the Columbia Valley are thanking those who decided to stay home over Easter long weekend.Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok says he's pleased that many Briti...

Apr 14, 2020 Downtown Invermere, B.C. (The Drive 102.9 FM)

Ottawa shells out $20 million to bolster Canada's food inspection services

OTTAWA, ON. -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be getting $20-Million from the federal government to support critical food inspection. It's to ensure that Canadians will have continued...

Apr 14, 2020 CFIA inspectors -- photo credit to CFIA

Petition urges Alberta to allow golf courses 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 th...

Apr 14, 2020 (RD News NOW)

Alberta announces several enforceable actions to prevent spring wildfires

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced fines, more firefighters, fire bans, and increased investments into fire protection."These early preparedness measures will ensure the province...

Apr 14, 2020 (Alberta Wildfire)

Supporting your neighbours during a pandemic

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's as simple as just calling your neighbour or saying hi from across the street.That's from Chelsea Eastman with Volunteer Lethbridge. She said during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's im...

Apr 14, 2020 View of the coulees from the top of the Melcor Centre in Lethbridge (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Koletrane Wilson signs with AHL’s Stockton Heat

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Koletrane Wilson is taking the next step in his hockey journey.The defenceman from Edmonton has signed a contract with the American Hockey League's Stockton Heat for the 2020-2021 sea...

Apr 14, 2020 Koletrane Wilson has signed with the Stockton Heat (Photo courtesy the Lethbridge Hurricanes at www.lethbridgehurricanes.com)