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Canadian Red Cross prepared to respond to disaster
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted the Canadian Red Cross during their meeting on Thursday. Canadian Red Cross’ provincial manager for the emergency management team, Mark Holzer, gave an overview of the organization and current responses. CRC offers emergency management, which is one of the organization’s biggest programs due the significant volunteer population. ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Cirque du Soleil may have the cure for a COVID hangover – its production of OVO which opens its Canadian tour Friday night at the Enmax Centre. OVO, which means “egg” in Portguese, is a massive undertaking with 20 semi-trailers hauling all the staging and equipment for the 100 crew ... Read More »
1 responseG.S. Lakie to drop band program, citing lack of interest
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After seeking feedback from current grade 6 and grade 7 students, G.S. Lakie Middle School has decided to remove traditional band as an option due to lack of interest. The Lethbridge School Division said in a statement that the delivery of option selections is decided upon by individual schools. “School administration is guided ... Read More »
1 responseSchool Division preliminary budget shows increase
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
The Lethbridge School Division released its preliminary budget last week and a couple of key numbers appear to be trending upward for next year. The division’s 2022/2023 preliminary budget shows revenues of $135.96 million and represents approximately an $1.93 million increase from this year’s operating budget. “It’s a good budget,” said Avice DeKelver, director of ... Read More »
1 responseSummer is almost here in Lethbridge, just add water
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
Henderson Outdoor Pool was filled by the City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services on Tuesday. Operations Coordinator for Recreation and Culture at the City of Lethbridge Garry Taylor said they normally fill the pool themselves through the filters but working with the fire department is much easier. “Normally, it would take us ... Read More »
1 responseConservation Society invests in ‘nest egg’ for future of bluebirds
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
A local conservation group has established a fund to help the organization save the Mountain Bluebird. The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society announced the establishment of an Endowment Fund (Charity Support Fund) with the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. They said the fund donations are invested to create a stable source of revenue ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault case against retired police officer adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago has been adjourned for a month. The matter for William James Kaye was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, but adjourned to June 21 at the request of defence. Calgary lawyer Lisa Burgis Der told ... Read More »
1 responseMurder case adjourned until beginning of June
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyers for several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case made brief appearances Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. The lawyers simply adjourned their matters to June 1, however, and told court they were still waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. “We have nothing yet on the file,” said ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil approves hiring of eight new firefighters
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge will soon see more firefighters on the job. Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously accepted a recommendation from its Community Safety Standing Policy committee to support hiring and training eight new firefighters this year. The $884,000 cost of the new positions will come from unspent operating dollars, council ... Read More »
1 responseAnger over eviction lands man jail sentence
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald John Lorenz didn’t appreciate receiving an eviction notice, so he set fire to his neighbour’s apartment. That earned him a two-month jail sentence after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of arson. Lorenz, 59, received his eviction notice in March 2020 and following a subsequent altercation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neuron e-scooter research raises awareness
By Justin Seward on May 24th, 2022
The safety-leading e-scooter operator Neuron Mobility had a pop-up tent for ScootSafe event at the Farmer’s Market in Exhibition Park on Saturday in recognition of Canada Road Safety Week. Neuron released new research into a pedestrian’s perception of road safety and launched a new safety campaign, highlighting the impact of what irresponsible e-scooter riding can ... Read More »
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