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 Educators say schools more prepared for switch to online learning this time around

Educators say schools more prepared for switch to online learning

Jeannette Rocher December 16, 2020

Students in grades 7-12 are now well into their third week of learning from home. This time around, however, teachers and principals are saying everyone has felt more prepared for that quick shift back to Read More

 Provincial grant not available to all businesses, locals struggling

Provincial grant not available to all businesses, locals struggling

Bridge City News December 10, 2020

The provincial government announced new grant options this week for both small and medium sized businesses offering up to $20,000 in funding. There are some business owners however, who do not qualify, leaving them desperate for Read More

 Salons working non-stop until Sunday morning closure

Salons working non-stop until Sunday morning closure

Jeannette Rocher December 10, 2020

Businesses that offer personal services like hair cuts, nails and waxing will be hit hard this holiday season. The latest provincial restrictions are mandating salons to close down as of midnight this Saturday. As Jeannette Read More

 Mayor Chris Spearman has a message for community amidst new restrictions

Mayor Chris Spearman has a message for community amidst new

Bridge City News December 10, 2020

In light of the restrictions, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shared a message for the community.Read More

 A list of facility closures in Lethbridge

A list of facility closures in Lethbridge

Bridge City News December 10, 2020

The new provincial restrictions mean that starting Sunday, December 13 numerous city facilities will be closed. City Manager, Greg Adair shared which specific places in Lethbridge that will include.Read More

 Business Council of Alberta talks grant options for businesses

Business Council of Alberta talks grant options for businesses

Bridge City News December 10, 2020

While many businesses say they don’t think they can survive another shutdown, the province announced new funding on Tuesday.Read More

 More COVID Restrictions to be Implemented Immediately and additional Measures this Sunday

More COVID Restrictions to be Implemented Immediately and additional Measures

Jeannette Rocher December 9, 2020

Tuesday afternoon Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced further restrictions due to COVID-19 (to be in place for four weeks).Read More

 Kris Versteeg shares thoughts on NHL return to play

Kris Versteeg shares thoughts on NHL return to play

Bridge City News December 2, 2020

Former NHL player and southern Alberta native, Kris Versteeg recently placed third in CBC's Battle of the Blades. As a finalist Versteeg raised $15,000 towards the Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society, which helps Aboriginal children. The two-time Read More

 OCD patients worry about contamination during pandemic

OCD patients worry about contamination during pandemic

Bridge City News December 2, 2020

Many people describe obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD as something that takes over your life. If you combine those feelings of distress with a pandemic, even more challenges arise. Video journalist, Ainsley O'Riley discovered that Read More

 Winnipeg church files injunction against MB government after $20K in fines for holding drive-in services

Winnipeg church files injunction against MB government after $20K in

Naveen Day December 2, 2020

A church in Winnipeg has filed an injunction against the Government of Manitoba which issued new public health orders saying drive-in church services cannot be allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far the province has Read More

 Premier says more non-urgent surgeries could be cancelled due to pandemic

Premier says more non-urgent surgeries could be cancelled due to

Jeannette Rocher December 1, 2020

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the widespread cancellation of more non-urgent surgeries may be necessary because the largest hospitals in the province are filling up with COVID-19 cases. Kenney says hospitals are at 91 percent capacity Read More

 Mask bylaw extension pushed to late February

Mask bylaw extension pushed to late February

Bridge City News December 1, 2020

The City of Lethbridge has extended the mandatory face covering bylaw until at least February 23rd. In a vote of 6-3 on Monday, council voted for the extension which was set to expire on December 31Read More

 Analog Books opens doors in midst of pandemic

Analog Books opens doors in midst of pandemic

Bridge City News November 27, 2020

Between the global pandemic, and businesses struggling, it can be challenging for us to find uplifting stories in the community. However one business, Analog Books, will be hosting its grand opening Friday. Video journalist, Ainsley Read More

 Colosseum Lethbridge says clients are ‘not sure’ about new restrictions

Colosseum Lethbridge says clients are ‘not sure’ about new restrictions

Bridge City News November 26, 2020

Businesses in Lethbridge have been ordered by the province to reduce customers to 25 percent capacity. The new measures will begin on November 27. Colosseum Lethbridge owner, Lance Secretan says that many of his customers have made Read More

 Lethbridge Victim Services looking for volunteers

Lethbridge Victim Services looking for volunteers

Bridge City News November 24, 2020

With COVID-19 changing the landscape of the way we work, and communicate, Lethbridge Victim Services are also impacted, going from in person visits to over the phone. As video journalist, Ainsley O'Riley, explains the volunteer Read More

 COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Alberta by early 2021

COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Alberta by early 2021

Bridge City News November 21, 2020

Alberta expects around 680,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to arrive in January. If all goes according to plan, the province would receive doses from pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer and Moderna. Video journalist Ainsley O’Riley hit the streets Read More

 Farmers in Flannel contest still accepting submissions

Farmers in Flannel contest still accepting submissions

Bridge City News November 20, 2020

The wardrobe of a farmer is likely to include some classic flannel. Alberta nonprofit, AG For Life is running a social media contest called Farmers in Flannel. It aims to thank farmers for their hard Read More

 Coaldale business owners weigh in on wearing masks

Coaldale business owners weigh in on wearing masks

Bridge City News November 18, 2020

Last month the town of Coaldale voted against a mandatory mask bylaw after the community disagreed that it needed one. The town said they wanted to instead focus on education opposed to enforcement. Video journalist, Read More

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