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Black Velvet Distillery in Lethbridge producing hand sanitizer

A Lethbridge distillery is now producing, bottling, and distributing hand sanitizer to support front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Black Velvet Distillery, which was recently purchased by Heaven Hill Brands, has shifted part of its operations to help get bottles of sanitizer to healthcare facilities, first responders, and high-risk populations.

The local distillery has also hired six additional employees to help out with production and other duties around the plant.

At the end of March, Heaven Hill Brands donated $400,000 across its community partners in the U.S., Ireland, and here in Lethbridge.

The United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta will get $10,000 to invest in local programs responding to COVID-19.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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