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Man charged after stolen vehicle collides with building

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 25-year-old man has been charged after colliding with a building while driving a stolen vehicle.LPS say that on the morning of March 20, they responded to a report that a Ford Explo...

Mar 23, 2020 The stolen vehicle involved (Photo provided by the Lethbridge Police Service)

Farmers and agri-food businesses receive federal aid during COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures to support farmers and agri-food businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Farm Credit Canada will receive support from the federal go...

Mar 23, 2020 (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Cor Van Raay donates $100,000 to Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local philanthropist is donating a significant amount of money to a local food bank.Although Cor Van Raay is currently self-isolating and taking health precautions right now, he bel...

Mar 23, 2020 Cor Van Raay (right) donates $100,000 to the Interfaith Food Bank. (Supplied by Interfaith Food Bank)

City makes transit free to limit passenger-driver contact

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says it is continuing to support what it believes is an "essential service."Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation locally, two new measures are being introduce...

Mar 23, 2020 Lethbridge Transit bus. (Lethbridge News Now)

Federal government spending $192-million to produce COVID-19 vaccines

OTTAWA, ON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is planning to invest $192 million to help create and produce vaccines for COVID-19.The money will be distributed to a number of ...

Mar 23, 2020

Lethbridge woman charged in liquor store robbery

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 28-year-old Lethbridge woman has been charged in connection with a robbery.Lethbridge Police say that on March 22, at around 8:15 p.m., the woman entered Friday's Liquor along the 2...

Mar 23, 2020 Lethbridge News Now file photo of an LPS cruiser

Holy Spirit School Division warns of improper notice regarding classes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is advising of some false advertising that's been seen online. The message claims to be from the Alberta Government twitter page (@YourAlberta...

Olivia Thorington Mar 23, 2020 The Holy Spirit board office (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta making change to COVID-19 testing

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is implementing new COVID-19 testing measures.Travellers who returned to Alberta after March 12 and have mild symptoms will no longer be tested for the novel c...

Mar 23, 2020 Dr. Deena Hinshaw (Alberta Health)

Canada refuses to go to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics in 2020

TORONTO - Canada won't participate in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics - at least this summer.The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee issued joint statements on Sunday saying...

Mar 22, 2020 Tokyo Olympics The Canadian Press

U of L residence buildings directed to close

LETHBRIDGE, AB - All residence buildings at the University of Lethbridge have been directed to close.According to a notice from the U of L, all 12-month and summer contracts are cancelled, effective i...

Mar 22, 2020 University of Lethbridge sign (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)