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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

Nikka Yuko facility expansion will go ahead after all

LETHBRIDGE, AB - After months of deliberations and presentations, the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens finally has assurance that their Programming & Community Facility will be built.It was originally ...

Apr 06, 2020 Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. (Lethbridge News Now)

Two more Covid-19 cases in the South Health zone

EDMONTON, AB. -- Alberta health has confirmed there are now 1,349 cases of COVID-19 in the province, with the addition of 98 cases on Monday (Apr 6). Another death in Calgary, involving woman in her 8...

Apr 06, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw -- Gov't of Alberta

Second Harvest Food Rescue offers more than $4.5 million to community groups who feed Canadians

TORONTO, ON. -- Canadian homes throw away $1,766 worth of food every year. The dollar value of unused food thrown out by businesses every year, is in the millions of dollars.As the COVID-19 pandemic d...

Apr 06, 2020 Second Harvest food recovery - graphics from Second Harvest