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Family gatherings blamed for high COVID numbers in the city
By Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2021
Gillian Slade Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta Health Services (AHS) says the high number of COVID cases in Lethbridge is due to family gatherings and the City says it continues to liaise with the health authority about the situation. The City of Lethbridge currently has 76.2 per cent of the active COVID cases in the whole ... Read More »
9 responsesAssault on officer costs man jail
By Delon Shurtz on March 12th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting a police officer with a urine-soaked T-shirt has earned a Brocket man a short stint behind bars. Jonah Shining Double pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assaulting a peace officer, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Court was told Shining Double was arrested about midnight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New library program to help displaced workers
By Dale Woodard on March 12th, 2021
A new program to help people displaced from work take the steps back to employment is being offered through the Lethbridge Public Library. Read On Adult Literacy & Learning at Lethbridge Public Library announced Wednesay it has received funding to test a new program – Moving Forward, New Opportunities, New Lives – that will help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council embracing diversity in the municipal workforce
By Tim Kalinowski on March 12th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has voted unanimously to embrace a new mandate for diversification of the workforce for the corporation of the City of Lethbridge. The motion, brought forward by Coun. Belinda Crowson, directs the city manager to create a municipal workforce that is “broadly reflective of the citizens and communities it serves Â- ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP reminding motorists of the importance of seatbelt safety
By ALBERTA RCMP on March 12th, 2021
The RCMP is reminding motorists that the best defence against serious injury in the event of a motor vehicle collision is wearing a properly fastened seatbelt. Alberta RCMP report that last year they dealt with 3,184 seatbelt-related offences, including 137 children that were found to be improperly restrained while in a vehicle. The RCMP encourages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glowing reviews for Picture Butte EMS in report
By Nikki Jamieson on March 12th, 2021
The Picture Butte Emergency Medical Service department has passed their national accreditation review. During Picture Butte town council’s regular Feb. 22 meeting, council was presented with the Ambulance Accreditation Report. As part of the EMS department’s contract requirements with Alberta Health Services, their ambulance is to be nationally accredited by a recognized organization once every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildlife enthusiasts working to attract new residents to walking trails
By Dale Woodard on March 12th, 2021
A southern Alberta group is hoping to add a few residents to the walking trails around Picture Butte. With spring approaching, Walk on the Wild Side have been working on a new addition to the trails that will be put up at the end of the month, weather permitting. Ideally, this structure will attract some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!M.D. of Taber hoping for further MELT clarifications
By Cole Parkinson on March 12th, 2021
Municipal District of Taber council is hoping to get a better understanding of the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program as the exemption for ag drivers officially expired last month. The MELT program requires 113 hours of training, including classroom and on-road time for Class 1 (tractor-trailer) learner licence holders and Class 2 (bus) licensing, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City pharmacy OKed to dispense Moderna vaccine
By Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Local vaccinations for those aged 65 to 74 just got a a shot in the arm. The Medicine Shoppe, located at 1016a 20th St. South, is one of the pharmacies selected by Alberta Health to provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to seniors above the age of 65 to 74 starting next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in dial-a-dope trafficking ring looking at options
By Delon Shurtz on March 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged charged last summer in relation to dial-a-dope drug trafficking in the city are considering options that could avoid a trial. During a recent hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for the men’s lawyers said the Crown had sent defence an offer to resolve the matter. The agent suggested, however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID variant identified in the south zone
By Gillian Slade on March 11th, 2021
Cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, commonly referred to as the U.K. variant because it was first identified there, has now been identified in the south zone. After several weeks with the south zone being the only zone without any of the COVID-19 variants, Alberta Health has now confirmed there are currently 11 cases of ... Read More »
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