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Most visits banned at Alberta continuing- care homes to limit spread of COVID-19

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta is banning most visits to long-term care and group homes to try to limit the spread of COVID-19.An amended public-health order says no visits are being allowed unless a resident...

Apr 07, 2020 Alberta Legislature - LNN

Work continues for cattle producers as they accommodate COVID-19

CALGARY, AB. -- While many businesses in the province have come to a stand-still, there are others that have seen no reduced work load.Those who work in the cattle industry have thousands of people re...

Apr 07, 2020 Cattle in the field - LNN

Taber man arrested after licking food in store as part of "COVID-19 prank"

TABER, AB - The Taber Police Service (TPS) says a local 20-year-old man was attempting to take part in a Tik Tok trend known as the "COVID Challenge".They received a complaint on Thursday, April 2 tha...

Apr 07, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19

CALGARY, AB - Premier Jason Kenney has a grim prediction for workers in his province. He says there may well be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Kenney has told an energy ...

Apr 07, 2020 Alberta Legislature -- LNN

Three Hurricanes named to WHL Conference All-Star Teams

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A trio of Lethbridge Hurricanes have been honoured by the WHL.On Monday, April 6, defenceman Alex Cotton was named to the league's Eastern Conference Second All-Star Team. Cotton reco...

Apr 07, 2020 The Western Hockey League logo (Photo courtesy the WHL at whl.ca)

City Hall increases line of credit by $50-million to meet pandemic needs

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has taken what it considers to be a proactive step during the COVID-19 pandemic.A motion was passed 7-2 at Monday's city council meeting to increase their line ...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge temporarily cancels late fees for utility payments

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are concerned about your ability to pay your city utility bills on time, don't worry, you won't be charged any penalties.City Council passed a bylaw Monday to temporarily waive...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

LPS clarify rules regarding outdoor gatherings by the same household

LETHBRDGE, AB. -- With many questions about outdoor gatherings and the potential for fines when not following the rules, Lethbridge police are offering some clarity. First, and foremost, family member...

Apr 07, 2020 LPS Headquarters -- LNN

Green Shirt Day helps raise awareness on organ donation, recognizes 'Logan Boulet Effect'

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Today is Green Shirt Day.April 7 marks a day to recognize the legacy of Logan Boulet, one of the victims of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.On April 6 of that year, 16 people were...

Apr 07, 2020 Logan Boulet's family marking Green Shirt Day at Lethbridge City Hall in April, 2019 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

The Daily with LNN – April 6, 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 06, 2020 Lethbridge News Now