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Nurses overwhelmed and exhausted, SACPA told
By Dale Woodard on September 14th, 2021
Alberta nurses are feeling exhausted and undervalued. Registered nurse Danielle Larivee was the guest speaker at the first fall edition of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday. Covering a variety of topics including negotiations with the province and pay rates in other provinces and the U.S. that could potentially attract Alberta nurses, Larivee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer struck by vehicle during YMCA charity ride
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2021
A volunteer was struck by a vehicle while preparing a water station for the Len Herring Legacy Ride, a charity event held Saturday by the YMCA of Lethbridge. According to a release from the YMCA, the incident occurred at the corner of Riverstone Blvd. and University Drive. Lethbridge police say the 60-year-old woman suffered serious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L joins eight other Alberta schools in requiring vaccination
By Herald on September 13th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge announced on Monday it would be joining eight other post-secondary institutions across Alberta in requiring all students, staff, faculty and visitors be vaccinated against COVID-19 before being allowed on campus. The U of L joins the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sent to prison for multiple break-ins
By Delon Shurtz on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Albertan man will spend several years in prison for breaking into numerous businesses, a residence and even semi trucks, and all within the past two years. Isaak Klassen Dyck pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to more than 20 charges, and was sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary. ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Army Navy and Air Force Veterans branch marking 100th anniversary
By Dale Woodard on September 11th, 2021
It has been delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Branch 34 will be throwing a special anniversary party today. The branch located at 517 5 Avenue South will celebrate a century of existence with its 100th anniversary open house and BBQ from noon until ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips calls on government to implement vaccine passport
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With the province’s healthcare system coming under increasing pressure from rapidly escalating COVID-19 hospitalizations, Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on the UCP government to immediately implement a vaccine passport system. “COVID-19 cases are exploding across the province. That has meant that our hospitals are bursting at the seams. Albertans are dying,” said ... Read More »
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By Tim Kalinowski on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Two new works of public art intended to celebrate local Indigenous culture and voices in the community were unveiled at the downtown Telus Building on Friday. “The project is a partnership between the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee, the Heart of Our City Committee, the Public Art Committee and Telus,” explained Jillian Bracken, Community ... Read More »
1 responseUtility customers to pay for losses on deferral program
By Tim Kalinowski on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local utility customers will be asked to pay a bit more starting in November to help recover the cost of delinquent payments still owing from last year’s provincial government COVID-19 utility payment deferral program. “The rate rider that customers will see on their utility bills starting with their November statement is related to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raging Grannies draw up issues at MLA office rally
By Al Beeber on September 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They’re raging mad and the Raging Grannies tried to let Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf know it Friday. The group gathered at his constituency office on WT Hill Boulevard South to draw attention to a wide range of issues. Those issues, said former NDP MLA for Lethbridge East Maria Fitzpatrick, included vaccine passports, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizen Walk About delivers message of inclusion
By Herald on September 10th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Inclusion was the theme of speeches and a walk to Galt Gardens on Friday organized by the South Region Self Advocacy Network. The Citizen Walk About was the group’s 11th annual – 2020 was missed because of COVID. The group’s mission is to be a united voice for people “with ... Read More »
2 responsesFireteam Partner Check-In being held for veterans on 9/11 anniversary
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com In conjunction with honouring the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, on Saturday the Lethbridge Legion is hosting its first annual Fireteam Partner Check-In for veterans and their families. Held in partnership with the Coalhurst Legion, the event is meant to be a “health check” for veterans, spouses, RCMP veterans, and active members ... Read More »
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