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Government announces financial assistance for Albertans
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced today that new funding and supportive measures will provide immediate financial relief to Albertans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic."Albertans are doing their ...
Mar 18, 2020 Jason Kenney is seen at an update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta.

Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020

Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020

Latest update from Dr. Deena Hinshaw
Coming up at 4:30 p.m.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide an update to Albertans on COVID-19
Mar 18, 2020

Taber closes administration office
The Town of Taber has closed its administration office to the public. The decision has been made in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to both staff and members of the public.To ensure minimal i...
Mar 18, 2020

City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency
LETHBRIDGE, AB - As of 1:30 pm on Wednesday, March 18, the City of Lethbridge has issued a State of Local Emergency.The declaration allows Lethbridge to access additional resources, particularly for v...
Mar 18, 2020 Lethbridge City Hall. (Lethbridge News Now)

Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Lethbridge's Catholic Central High School
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 at one of their Lethbridge high schools. Communications Coordinator Anisha Gatner confirmed this ...
Mar 18, 2020 Catholic Central High School. (Lethbridge News Now)

South Country Co-op taking precautions in response to COVID-19
South Country Co-op says it is doing what it can to ensure community members will be able to get what they need as the COVID-19 situation expands.The company is taking measures to maintain a safe envi...
Mar 18, 2020 File Photo

Drug supplies good but caution required, say local pharmacists
MEDICINE HAT - The Canadian Pharmacists Association is saying there are no known drug shortages being reported as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but there has been chronic issues unrelated to the c...
Mar 18, 2020 (Greg Bueckert, owner of Greg's Pharmacy. CHAT News file photo)

WHL officially cancels remainder of 2019-20 regular season
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Less than a week after putting its season on pause, the Western Hockey League has officially cancelled all remaining regular season games.Following a meeting on Tuesday with the lea...
Mar 18, 2020 Medicine Hat Tigers' Corson Hopwo on a breakaway against the Edmonton Oil Kings on November 16, 2019 (Photo courtesy of Randy Feere / Medicine Hat Tigers)