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MLA Hunter to lead invasive species task force
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been put in charge of a provincial task force aimed at stopping zebra and quagga mussels as well as other invasive species from entering Alberta. The Alberta government says the task force will work to improve border protections and find ways in which to strengthen existing programs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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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 responsesMan 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 »
Be the first to comment!Council votes on bike lane matter
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
City council on Tuesday voted 8-1 to approve recommendations from the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee on bike lanes. Those recommendations include one directing City administration to return to an SPC next summer with an update on usage of the downtown bike lanes then return again in September of 2026 with a report on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet reducing daily flights from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
WestJet will be reducing the number of flights to and from Lethbridge this fall when it transitions service to WestJet Encore starting in late October. The airline on its website Monday announced that the change will complete WestJet’s capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines. That transition means WestJet will be reducing its daily flights ... Read More »
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