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Community Foundation encouraging organ donor registration to benefit endowment fund
By Dale Woodard on April 7th, 2021
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is laying down the challenge to southern Albertans. As Canada honours the third annual Green Shirt Day – a day honouring the victims and families of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6, 2018, while also spreading awareness about organ donation registration – the Community Foundation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coal company’s environment assessment focus of SACPA talk
By Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on April 7th, 2021
Southern Albertans have heard Environment Canada’s frequent wind warnings, particularly between November to April. It should follow that Benga Mining Ltd. (Riversdale) would, as part of their application, have completed comprehensive and accurate assessments of wind speed, dust particle size etc., as part of their Environmental Impact Assessment for their Grassy Mountain Open-Pit coal mining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Public Library celebrating Library Giving Day
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2021
UPDATE: In light of the Government of Alberta’s announcement on Tuesday, April 6, Lethbridge Public Library will be returning to its Curbside Pick Up service model starting Wednesday, April 7. -via @LethLib Today, locals are invited to support their local libraries and enjoy a hot cup of joe in the process. The Lethbridge Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Lethbridge Hurricane hoping for kidney donor
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2021
Former WHL player, Ryan Smith, born and raised in Taber, Alberta, is currently sidelined and could use some noise to get his story broadcast. The former athlete, who now resides in Kelowna, needs a shiny new kidney to put him back on his skates. Sons Sampson and Cedric would love a chance for Dad to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mask bylaw extended until end of 2021
By Dale Woodard on April 7th, 2021
Lethbridge’s Mandatory face covering bylaw will be extended until the end of the year. On Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted 6-3 to extend the municipality’s Temporary Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw until December 31. Council has the ability to rescind Bylaw 6239 prior to the extension date of December 31, 2021, should it not be required. ... Read More »
4 responsesNo attempted abduction, say police
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2021
Lethbridge Police have determined a report of attempted child abduction was a misunderstanding, and there was no criminal intent. A 12-year-old girl had reported that five individuals in a van had attempted to abduct her near Lakeview School on Sunday. Subsequent investigation into the incident on Monday determined the van and occupants were in the ... Read More »
1 responseFormer transplant nurse’s daughter now waits on recipient list
By Lethbridge College on April 7th, 2021
As a young nurse on a transplant team, Melanie Hamilton learned first-hand how important organ donations are. Two decades later, she’s experiencing a new perspective, as her youngest daughter, Erin, awaits a life-changing liver transplant. “It’s beyond surreal,” says Hamilton, an educational development specialist at Lethbridge College. “I know what it’s like to see that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Story of inspiration
By Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The Logan Boulet Effect has inspired Brandy Hehn to keep telling her story. That effect and those stories will continue to be celebrated as the third Green Shirt Day takes place today, celebrating Boulet — one of 16 people killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6, 2018 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Volunteer Week to recognize those serving at the core of community organizations
By Garrett Simmons on April 6th, 2021
Volunteers are at the core of many local organizations. Each and every day, countless hours are sunk into worthwhile endeavours that help our communities in myriad ways. From community groups to churches, schools and sports organizations, volunteers truly make all the difference in the world. Take the Taber and District Soccer Association for example. Aleah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Active COVID cases 10X the number a year ago
By Gillian Slade on April 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDGslade@abnewsgroup.com There are currently more than 10 times the number of active COVID cases in Alberta compared to exactly one year ago. April 1, 2020 An Alberta Health press release, update 19 at 5 p.m. that day states there are 871 cases in the province including 12 in the South zone. There are 29 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lifting the curtain on blockbuster supports for film
By Stan Ashbee on April 6th, 2021
Enhancements to the Film and Television Tax Credit will attract medium and big-budget productions that will create jobs and attract investment in the province, according to a recent media release. It was stated in the release, the Film and Television Tax Credit, in combination with Alberta’s competitive tax environment, affordable labour costs and breathtaking scenery ... Read More »
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