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U of L addresses COVID-19 concerns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge is responding to concerns about the novel coronavirus.Representatives from the school spoke with media on Thursday morning (March 12), to share the instit...
Mar 12, 2020 Photo: Lethbridge News Now

BREAKING: Alberta Government banning all public gatherings of 250+ people
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is taking significant steps to limit the spread of COVID-19.Effective immediately, the Alberta government is asking all large gatherings or international event...
Mar 12, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Lethbridge College keeping campus open, no disruptions to classes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Both of Lethbridge's post-secondary schools will try to stay "business as usual" in the COVID-19 pandemic for now.According to a statement from Lethbridge College, they are "actively ...
Mar 12, 2020 Lethbridge College. (Lethbridge News Now)

Exhibition Park postpones Home and Garden Trade show
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: Exhibition Park has postponed the upcoming Home and Garden Show. A new date has not yet been set."Based on recent information provided by the province of Alberta, requesting t...
Mar 12, 2020 Exhibition Park. (Lethbridge News Now)

Alberta courthouses preparing for disruptions as COVID-19 spreads
CALGARY - Alberta courthouses are preparing for disruptions with the number of COVID-19 cases expected to grow.The Court of Queen's Bench says members of the public should avoid attending court procee...
Mar 12, 2020 Lethbridge courthouse - LNN

CHL & WHL announce "pause" of all hockey activity
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has made a major announcement regarding its three regional leagues, the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Ho...
Mar 12, 2020 CHL logo.

NHL Suspends season
The NHL has suspended its season immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The league made the announcement Thursday afternoon.The NHL advised all its clubs earlier in the day not to conduct morning sk...
Mar 12, 2020 NHL logo

Downtown Calgary daycare closed after child tests positive for COVID-19
CALGARY, AB - A daycare in a downtown Calgary office tower has closed after a child tested positive for COVID-19.Suncor Energy spokeswoman Erin Rees says the Pump-Kin Patch Child Care Centre is closed...
Mar 12, 2020 Pump-Kin Patch Child Care Centre. (Supplied by Pump-Kin Patch Child Care Centre)

Air Canada halting service to Lethbridge as of March 31
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Air Canada will only be serving the Lethbridge Airport for another couple of weeks.The airline announced that it is "suspending service indefinitely" for their Lethbridge to Calgary r...
Mar 12, 2020 Lethbridge Airport. (Lethbridge News Now)

Trudeau goes into self-isolation over COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife are in self-isolation over COVID-19 concerns, which has forced the cancellation of an in-person meeting of Canada's first ministers.The Prime Minist...
Mar 12, 2020 Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie -- The Canadian Press