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Local businesses receive $1,000 grants as part of ‘Won’t Blow Over’ campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Fully Promoted and Inspire Marketing and Media recently presented five local Lethbridge businesses with $1,000 grants which were funded through T-shirt sales, as apart of the “Won’t Blow Over” campaign. The businesses were selected for having displayed resiliency, grit, and determination through COVID-19. The five selected recipients included: Comfort Heat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West looks to brighten the season with ‘A Holiday Show of Lights’
By Greg Bobinec on December 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 and the ensuing restrictions cancelling holiday events, New West Theatre wanted to still bring some holiday spirit to Lethbridge with its first “A Holiday Show of Lights” outside the Yates Memorial Centre. From now until Dec. 25, New West Theatre has set up a holiday light display throughout the windows and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed official to speak at SACPA
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will have managing director of The Mustard Seed in Central Alberta, Byron Bradley, discuss why they are coming to Lethbridge and what they are all about during Thursday’s online session. The Mustard Seed, a well-known non-profit across Western Canada, is bringing over 35 years of experience in poverty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stilson retiring after championing downtown for more than 20 years
By Dale Woodard on December 16th, 2020
After more than 20 years working to make downtown Lethbridge a unique spot for residents and visitors alike, Ted Stilson is stepping away. The Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone recently announced the retirement of Stilson as its executive director. “I’m definitely excited about opening the next chapter and seeing what that will be,” said Stilson. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed to March in sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz on December 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing for a Lethbridge massage therapist found guilty of sexually assaulting a female client two years ago has been adjourned for several months. Cyprian Mudenge is scheduled to have his sentencing hearing March 22 in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. The hearing was set earlier this week in a Lethbridge courtroom, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No-fee library memberships to continue
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The Lethbridge Public Library has announced it will continue to offer library memberships at no fee throughout 2021 after the City of Lethbridge Library Board approved the funding to cover the cost of memberships for another year. “Our board sees the value in working to establish access for all to the library, and its resources ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
Lethbridge College has been recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges while earning its highest-ever placement in the annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. The college placed 26th on the top 50 list released by Research Infosource and ranked third in research income growth. The college moved up to 26th in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Alta. municipalities offer to pay to keep EMS dispatch
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The City of Red Deer and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have joined City of Lethbridge to formally offer the province to pay to keep EMS dispatch local in their respective communities. The municipalities each receive funding annually from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to operate local ambulance dispatch through integrated municipal dispatch centres. By ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman sentenced for spitting on security officer
By Delon Shurtz on December 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman sentenced earlier this month to 45 days in jail for breaking into motor vehicles will serve another 30 days for spitting in the face of a security officer. Peggy Ann Holy Singer was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court after she pleaded guilty to one count each of assault and drug ... Read More »
1 responseLPS looking to maintain core policing in face of budget cut
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald They’ll be tightening their belts a bit, but the Lethbridge Police Service will still provide the community with the policing it deserves. On Monday, Lethbridge City Council voted to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to cut $1 million in funding from the LPS in 2021 and 2022 during its ... Read More »
22 responsesNo payment for downtown parking kiosks to continue until mid-January
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2020
Beginning on Monday, required payments for downtown Lethbridge parking kiosks will temporarily cease until Jan. 15. The kiosks will display the message: “No payment required at this time. Best wishes from the City of Lethbridge.” In addition, two downtown monthly parking incentives that started in September and were set to expire on Dec. 31 will ... Read More »
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