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AISH resident seniors struggle to make ends meet
By Tim Kalinowski on March 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man is trying to raise awareness of the difficulties of paying for the increasing cost of housing in local private assisted living and seniors’ residences while on a fixed income. “I am concerned about what it costs seniors to live in private living facilities, because the cost is a lot more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New grave markers honour dead veterans
By Dale Woodard on March 18th, 2021
They will not be forgotten. Now, 17 veterans laid to rest in southern Alberta will also have the proper markings. The installation of recently installed temporary signage will recognize the graves of veterans who have been approved for Military style markers. The graves were identified by Alberta branch member of the Last Post Fund, Yvonne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 connector bus route cancelled
By Collin Gallant on March 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDcgallantg@medicinehatnews.com The Highway 3 Connector bus route between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge was wound down at the end of last month and likely won’t be revived without new financial support from the province, City of Medicine Hat officials say. The twice-daily bus route, operated by Southland Transportation, was a pilot project announced in 2018 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man facing multiple charges back in court April 7
By Delon Shurtz on March 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man charged with nearly two dozen criminal offences following a pair of armed home break-ins earlier this year, may have derailed his chances of resolving older, unrelated charges. Alexander Roxby Styra is facing charges of motor vehicle theft, mischief causing damage and theft under $5,000, stemming from incidents in 2019. ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Patrick’s Church approved for reopening
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald After a decade-long battle, The Save Our Churches Association has received some good news moving forward in that St. Patricks Church can be reopened following an appeal with the Apostolic Signatura. The decision brings to an end the legal battle that began on August 1, 2011 when Bishop Frederic Henry, then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition granted for preliminary Coaldale inspection
By Herald on March 17th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver has granted sponsoring group Citizens for a Better Coaldale’s petition for a preliminary municipal inspection of the Town of Coaldale. According to a letter sent out by McIver earlier this month, the group has exceeded the threshold of 1,730 signatures, or 20 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Planned highway projects will move to design phase this year
By Collin Gallant on March 17th, 2021
Two high-profile highway projects in southeastern Alberta – announced as COVID Stimulus work last summer – will only move to design phases in 2021, while ground will break on a separate revamp of major roadways in Medicine Hat. The 2021 Alberta Transportation work plan, released recently, says the planning will proceed this year to twin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not all trauma team members vaccinated: paramedic
By Gillian Slade on March 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDGslade@abnewsgroup.com A paramedic and board member of the Health Science Association of Alberta (HSAA) says currently only some members of trauma teams at hospitals across the province have had the opportunity to get a COVID vaccination. Jason Soklofske, paramedic and a board member of the HSAA, says when a patient is brought into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outbreaks at seniors residences contributing to high COVID numbers
By Gillian Slade on March 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDGslade@abnewsgroup.com Alberta Health has identified family gatherings as a significant factor in the high rate of COVID cases but it is not clear whether Christmas gatherings contributed to this. In one week, between March 8 and March 14, the number of active cases in Lethbridge increased by more than 160. There have been outbreaks ... Read More »
1 responseCity releases regulations for park fitness classes
By City of Lethbridge on March 17th, 2021
OVID-19 protocols still in place, fitness businesses may be interested in hosting outdoor classes. The City of Lethbridge has compiled online information and guidelines for anyone wishing to use City Parks for this purpose. City of Lethbridge parks and greenspaces are public spaces for use by all community members. Space in the parks is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspended sentence issued in threats, assault case
By Delon Shurtz on March 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old man who was off his medication when he committed several offences last year and earlier this year, will not have to spend anymore time in custody. Bradley Peter Badura was given a suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of uttering threats, mischief causing damage, ... Read More »
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