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Local school divisions make changes following provincial announcement
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
Lethbridge and Holy Spirit Catholic school divisions have reacted to the Alberta government’s announcement on Tuesday to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in the province. The two divisions issued separate statements to the public on Wednesday. Lethbridge School Division stated it was “disappointed the division did not have advanced notice prior to the announcement. The Board has ... Read More »
3 responsesCity removes REP requirements
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The lifting of provincial COVID-19 restrictions has prompted the City of Lethbridge to end its proof of vaccination requirement for entering city-owned and operated facilities. The lifting of restrictions also means the Enmax Centre will once again be able to operate food and beverage services which will enable the facility to recall about ... Read More »
1 responseNew Indigenous exhibits open at the Galt Museum
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The first of three Indigenous art exhibits, curated by or co-organized with Indigenous experts, has opened at the Galt Museum. Breathe (2nd Wave), a touring exhibit of traditionally crafted masks by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists reflecting resiliency through the COVID-19 pandemic, opened Jan. 29 and runs through April 29. Co-created by Metis artists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County nutrient webinar covers all things manure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The nutrient management webinar series offered by Lethbridge County concluded Monday with a presentation on manure spreading and storage regulations. Trevor Wallace from Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development spoke about Part 2 of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) which encompasses the livestock and manure management regulations which were included into ... Read More »
1 responseMcDades set to infuse Empress with Celtic roots
By Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
Juno Award winners The McDades kick off the Centre Stage Concert Series at the Empress Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Edmonton-based folk trio consists of siblings Shannon Johnson on violin and vocals, Solon McDade on bass and vocals and multi-instrumentalist Jeremiah McDade who also does vocals. The McDades started performing at ... Read More »
1 responseShoebox campaign successful once again
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks in part to many Lethbridge residents, thousands of children across the world received gift-filled shoeboxes during the 2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign. “An opportunity to show the struggling children first of all that people in Canada care about them, and as a Christian organization that God cares about them, he knows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L withdraws application to delay strike action
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has withdrawn an application before the Alberta Labour Relations Board for an urgent hearing and an interim order preventing faculty from striking. A strike by the faculty association is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Thursday but president Dan O’Donnell said Tuesday if it goes ahead, professors will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Prolific’ offender gets 90 days for stolen licence plate
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A “prolific” offender who was prohibited from driving at the time he was caught with a stolen licence plate, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and given another driving prohibition. Eric Christopher Smith was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to charges of driving while prohibited and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clearing Coutts blockade proving difficult
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s provincial government respects the right of people to lawfully protest but the blockades at Coutts and Milk River need to end, acting Justice Minister and Solicitor General Sonya Savage said Tuesday afternoon. Savage, along with RCMP deputy commissioner Curtis Zablocki, provided an update about the ongoing blockade near the Alberta-Montana border. Zablocki ... Read More »
1 responseMen’s domestic abuse often goes unreported
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
Though there has been less research done, the cycle of physical and mental abuse also impacts men. And there are options for those men to deal with those issues other than simply “sucking it up.” Stefan de Villiers, the coordinator of the Male Domestic Abuse Outreach Program, which delivers services to men who have been ... Read More »
1 responsePandemic has sparked resurgence in the RV market
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every element of life, it has actually benefitted the recreational vehicle industry. Sales of RVs have increased during the pandemic and customers are facing long waits to purchase some types such as Class A motorhomes due to demand and parts shortages. Attila Braun, president and founder ... Read More »
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