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$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)

Alberta Labour Minister clarifies COVID-19 job protection measures

EDMONTON, AB - Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping responded to questions in the legislature this week regarding laws around job protection during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lethbridge-East ML...

Apr 14, 2020 Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping. (Government of Alberta)

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Kris Versteeg announces retirement from NHL

TORONTO - Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg has retired after 11 NHL seasons. The 33-year-old forward from Lethbridge, Alta., amassed 149 goals and 209 assists in 643 regular-season games, a...

Olivia Thorington Apr 14, 2020

Fatal pedestrian collision claims life of child

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Lethbridge police continue to investigate a fatal pedestrian collision, which happened around 3:30 on Monday (Apr 13) at the intersection of Whoop Up Drive and Aquitania Boulevard W...

Apr 13, 2020 LPS cruiser -- LNN