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Downtown task force gives update to SPC
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
Fire safety awareness, graffiti abatement, crime prevention through environmental design, using data collection and outlining roles of various City of Lethbridge departments are among the topics that have been explored by the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force to date. An update was given to the Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council ... Read More »
1 responseSafety and social issues at the top of business concerns
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to the issues for which the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce should be advocating on behalf of Lethbridge businesses, there are few surprises. According to a Chamber business and community issues survey, 56.4 per cent of survey respondents indicate the number one concern at the municipal level is community safety/social issues. ... Read More »
3 responsesCity’s patio and parklet program returns for season
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Patio season has returned and with it the City of Lethbridge’s annual outdoor patio and parklet program for local businesses to be able to expand their seating opportunities to the great outdoors. The program was first introduced in 2018 for businesses to apply for a variety of different patio sets, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library report among SPC presentations today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two presentations and a submission are on the agenda for today’s meeting of the Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. It consists of councillors Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, John Middleton-Hope and Ryan Parker along with acting mayor Mark Campbell. The first presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New provider rolling out mobility devices in city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in full swing many residents have started to wonder when they will be able to enjoy what Lethbridge has to offer while riding e-scooters and e-bikes once again. Residents who have come to rely on, or simply enjoy, the occasional ride across the city via e-scooter or e-bike can again ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity Foundation names grant recipients
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com More than 40 organizations in southwestern Alberta will share nearly half a million dollars in grant money, thanks to a local charitable organization. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta doled out just over $437,000 Wednesday during a grant ceremony at its Lethbridge office. And while the largest single grant amount of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tour helps tourism workers share what city has to offer
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge hosted a VIP (Visitor Information Provider) Tour for front line tourism workers on Wednesday to experience local attractions first-hand, to be able to provide information and feedback when asked by visitors what they can do around the city. The attractions included Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Casa, The Southern ... Read More »
3 responsesCareer fair connections help build opportunity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the community who were in search of employment had the opportunity to meet with multiple potential employers during a career fair hosted on Tuesday by Team Works Career Centre. Barb Wolstoncroft, manager of Team Works Career Centre, said with close to 60 employers in search of new talent they were hoping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council calls for update to physician recruitment plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has unanimously supported an official business motion presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel and mayor Blaine Hyggen calling on the City Manager to update the family physician recruitment action plan that was created in 2022. The OBM authorizes Hyggen to write a letter to the provincial health minister advocating for specific ... Read More »
1 responseIndecent act earns man stint behind bars
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Pincher Creek man who pulled down his pants at a local business earlier this month has received a three-month jail sentence. Jensen James Fox, 51, received the sentence Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where he pleaded guilty to charges of committing an indecent act in public, and breach of probation. Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in child sexual assault, porn case set to resolve charges this summer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting a child while in a relationship with the child’s mother is expected to resolve his charges when his matter returns to court this summer. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child, is charged with sexual assault, making child pornography, ... Read More »
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