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Police investigating northside residential fire
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police and fire officials are investigating an explosion which led to a fire at a northside home on the 1400 block of 11 Avenue North Wednesday evening. The Lethbridge Fire Marshal’s office is confirming emergency crews were called to the scene at about 9 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID grant fund available to homeowners, renters
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Homeowners and renters financially impacted by COVID-19 will now have some support available through the City of Lethbridge’s COVID-19 Housing Supplement Program. The $500,000 grant fund will pay up to $2,000 in the form of a one-time supplement to support the housing needs of those who have been unduly affected by COVID-19. To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plan promotes increased density in new neighbourhoods
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge hosted an online “coffee chat” with city planning staff on Wednesday to go over proposed changes to the City’s Municipal Development Plan which could have implications for local developers. The updated MDP accounts for new development of the Airport Business Park, and the City’s plans to annex lands from Lethbridge County ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police have eyes on city’s distracted drivers
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service wants you to know even though you might not have your eyes on the road as you fiddle with your cellphone, its officers certainly may have their eyes on you. “In the Traffic Response Unit all of our vehicles are unmarked,” states Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the LPS Traffic ... Read More »
2 responsesExhibition elects new president
By Greg Bobinec on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge & District Exhibition has elected Bev Lanz as their 55th President of the Board of Directors, following their annual meeting at the end of January. With Exhibition Park entering start of their seasons events during the pandemic, as well as start of construction on the new 268,000 square foot Agri-Food Hub and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!February events at Lethbridge library
By Greg Bobinec on February 4th, 2021
The Lethbridge Public Library has a number of activities planned for the month of February for everyone to take part in. On Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., the Library will be hosting an online discussion called So You Want to Run for Office: Women in Local Government. The discussion will follow the importance of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impaired driver gets hefty fine
By Delon Shurtz on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An impaired driver who was trapped in his overturned vehicle following a collision last year has been levied a hefty fine. Paul Dale Baumback was fined $2,500 plus a surcharge after he pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of driving with a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit. Baumback, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MD of Taber trying solar on oil/gas sites
By Cole Parkinson on February 4th, 2021
Discussions around small-scale solar projects on abandoned oil/gas lease sites have been swirling with the Municipal District of Taber for several years now, and things are starting to move towards construction. The MD has been working with Keith Hirsche since 2019 as they have been investigating the concept of developing smaller solar projects on abandoned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Aid promising to protect rights of sex assault victims
By Delon Shurtz on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Legal Aid Alberta is promising to better protect the rights of individuals who may have been sexually assaulted. A new procedure introduced by the organization is aimed at reducing delays and protecting the rights of sexual assault complainants by providing legal support for individuals whose sexual history, relevant e-mails or text messages, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA speaker to discuss vaccines
By Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on February 3rd, 2021
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Be the first to comment!LC recognizing Black community contributions
By Greg Bobinec on February 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College continues to recognize and celebrate the history and contributions of its Black community, as their Black History Month celebrations move online for 2021. Throughout the month of February, the college will be using its website and social media channels to share a variety of stories and resources that highlight the cultures ... Read More »
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