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Lethbridge School Division continues COVID-19 planning

LETHBRIDGE, AB -Lethbridge School Division (LSD) staff continue to work hard amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. On Sunday (March 15), the province announced the shut-down of K to 12 schools. READ MORE...

Olivia Thorington Mar 17, 2020 Sign outside the Lethbridge School Division office (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Pets and COVID-19: what you need to know

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Veterinary Association (CVA) has put out a guide for pet owners of how to keep their animals, and by extension, themselves safe."There is currently no evidence to suggest...

Mar 17, 2020 Buttercup. (David Opinko)

Red Crow Community College closing campuses for COVID-19 concerns

STANDOFF, AB - Local administration in the Blood Tribe have announced more facility closures amidst concerns of COVID-19.On Sunday, they announced that all daycares operated by the Blood Tribe Family ...

Mar 17, 2020 (Supplied by Red Crow Community College)

Commons likely to sit again to pass economic response to COVID-19

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Parliament will likely sit again to pass emergency measures for the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.He says a major announcement on supporting the econ...

Mar 17, 2020 Prime Minister Trudeau -- The Canadian Press

Lethbridge Police arrest man after allegedly robbing taxi driver

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection to an incident where a taxi driver was reportedly robbed at knifepoint.Just before midnight on Sunday, March 15, police responded to a...

Mar 17, 2020 Lethbridge Police station. (Lethbridge News Now)

Raymond woman charged with assaulting two seniors in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a woman, 23, in connection with a robbery where two senior citizens were assaulted.On Wednesday, March 11, the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public ...

Mar 17, 2020 Lethbridge Public Library. (Lethbridge News Now)

City of Lethbridge adjusts Transit Route 12 service

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has adjusted one of its prime transit routes.Route 12 will be moved to 30-minute service as of today, March 17 to accommodate lower than typical rider volumes.R...

Mar 17, 2020 A Lethbridge Transit bus (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Ontario declares state of emergency

TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering the closure of bars, restaurants, theatres, libraries and banning public events...

Olivia Thorington Mar 17, 2020

Alberta RCMP updates detachment services amidst COVID-19 spread

Edmonton, AB - RCMP STATEMENT:In light of recent developments and evolving information surrounding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Alberta RCMP detachments and offices may defer or arrange to pr...

Mar 16, 2020 RCMP shoulder patch

Blood Tribe Council Declare State of Emergency for Blood Reserve

STANDOFF, AB. -- Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox issued a state of emergency for the Blood Reserve on Monday (Mar 16), as a precaution against the contraction and spread of COVID-19 on the blood Reserve.Fox...

Mar 16, 2020 Chief Fox and Blood Tribe Council - issued by BTA