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Lethbridge School Division cancels layoff notices for 120 employees

LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's good news for some staff at the Lethbridge School Division (LSD).Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore says they had a lot to do after learning last month that $1.5-million was being tak...

Apr 08, 2020 Lethbridge School Division Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore. (Lethbridge News Now)

Lethbridge proceeding with $10-million reconstruction of 3 Ave South

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A motion to discontinue funding to a major road reconstruction project has been defeated 6-2.It was originally approved in the 2014-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and later mo...

Apr 08, 2020 Part of the section of 3 Ave South that will be reconstructed. (Lethbridge News Now)

More help on way for those not eligible for emergency aid programs

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce today further measures to financially support entrepreneurs, small businesses and young people who aren't eligible for previously unveile...

Olivia Thorington Apr 08, 2020

Kenney televised address lays out raw numbers moving forward

EDMONTON, AB. -- On Tuesday (Apr 7) morning, Premier Jason Kenney told an energy industry conference that there may be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic possibly more. In a...

Apr 07, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney -- LNN

The Daily with LNN – April 7, 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 07, 2020 Lethbridge News Now

Alberta records its lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in weeks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has released its latest set of numbers related to COVID-19.As of Tuesday, April 7, a total of 1,373 Albertans have tested positive for the virus. This marks ...

Apr 07, 2020 COVID-19 bacteria. (Government of Alberta)

COVID-19 might change Alberta’s court system permanently

EDMONTON, AB - The ultimate goal, is to reduce a rising backlog of cases brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.With that in mind, the Alberta judicial system is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic with t...

Apr 07, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse -- LNN

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)