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College secures healthy workplace recognition
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
Lethbridge College has been acknowledged for the third straight year as an employer that fosters a physically and psychologically safe and healthy workplace. The award acknowledges efforts to continually improve physical, mental and social health and social responsibility in the community. Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month is celebrated in October with support from Excellence Canada, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wine and spirits easing wheels of commerce at YQL Marketplace
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com YQL Marketplace has been a place for multiple vendors to showcase their merchandise and since November 2021, vendors of alcoholic beverages have been able to take part in it as well. “We are classed through AHS – classed lightly put – as a public market which means we run like a mall, so ... Read More »
1 responseNot guilty plea in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of eight men charged last summer in relation to human trafficking offences has pleaded not guilty to his charges, and is preparing to go to trial. The lawyer for Meriton Krasniqi entered the pleas Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, and said the case will likely require a two-day trial. In the meantime, ... Read More »
4 responsesAlmost 60 City employees infected with COVID-19
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City administration has plans in place to deal with the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. City council, acting as the Lethbridge Emergency Advisory Committee on Friday, heard presentations from Emergency Preparedness manager Luke Palmer and Director of Community Services Mike Fox before going into a special closed meeting. Fox told council that ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in recent shooting incident remains in custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man during an altercation last month will remain in custody at least until his next court hearing Tuesday. The matter for Bira Jamal Ahmed was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, where duty counsel said the accused should have a lawyer retained in time for the hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Neudorf identifies doc shortage as area of focus for 2022
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Another year is at its end and MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf has seen some positives despite the challenges facing Albertans with COVID-19. Among the issues facing Lethbridge is the doctor shortage, which has left more than 40,000 residents without a primary care physician. And Neudorf knows it’s a problem. “If you ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Phillips optimistic about 2022 after a tumultuous past year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a tumultuous year dealing with the Alberta government’s handling of many issues, MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips is optimistic about 2022. In 2021, the NDP MLA addressed on behalf of her constituents many matters including the doctor shortage in Lethbridge, the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as coal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Synchrobelles looking for talent
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Synchrobelles are looking for a few swimmers with all the right moves. On Friday afternoon at the University of Lethbridge pool, the synchronized swimming team held an introductory course for interested swimmers to see just how fun it can be to bust into dance routines in the water. ... Read More »
2 responsesCOVID prompts adjournment in major drug smuggling case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing for a husband and wife who tried to smuggle 84 kilograms of cocaine into Alberta four years ago has been adjourned for a month. Gurminder and Kirandeep Toor were scheduled to have their sentencing hearing Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, but after learning Kirandeep and her husband’s lawyer, Greg Dunn, ... Read More »
1 responseAdair takes the helm as new Lethbridge fire chief
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Looking inward for the right fit, the City of Lethbridge has announced the selection of deputy chief Greg Adair as the new chief for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. “I’m very honoured and excited to be taking on the role of chief for the City of Lethbridge,” said Adair speaking to media on ... Read More »
1 responseCity not responsible for warming centre closure – Sik-Ooh-Kotoki transitioning clients to Alpha House
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Allegations circulating in the community that the City of Lethbridge is behind shutting down an emergency warming centre at the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society are false, said City officials on Thursday. On Wednesday, a social media post which appeared to be associated with the SAGE Clan had suggested the City of Lethbridge was responsible ... Read More »
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