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Interfaith Food Bank opening for additional hours this month for donations
By Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2020
To make giving easier for families that will need assistance this Christmas, Interfaith Food Bank and The Second Door Thrift Store will be open additional hours for the first three Saturdays in December to allow donors time to stop in with donations of food or funds. The Second Door Thrift Store is a year-round thrift ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces $11M in funding for airport upgrades
By Tim Kalinowski on December 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf announced Friday, on behalf of Minister of Municipal Affairs Tracy Allard, $11 million in provincial funding for airport upgrades, and $900,000 more for a facelift to Festival Square Market Plaza. “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the greatest challenge our province has seen in a generation,” said Neudorf. “And our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County passes mask bylaw
By Herald on December 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge County council passed a Temporary Mandatory Face Covering bylaw by a vote of 5-2 during a special meeting on Friday. Lethbridge County follows the example of the City of Lethbridge, the City of Medicine Hat, the MD of Taber and the Town of Taber in passing or reaffirming municipal ... Read More »
3 responsesPolice charge two in connection with Honkers break-in
By Herald on December 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge police have charged two men in connection with a break-in last Sunday at Honkers Pub & Eatery. The break-in occurred Sunday morning when a small truck was driven through the front window of the northside restaurant where police say two men exited the truck, stole an ATM inside the business and proceeded ... Read More »
1 responseMustard Seed to open sober shelter
By Tim Kalinowski on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary-based The Mustard Seed will be opening a new 45-bed sober shelter service in Lethbridge starting this month, and is looking to open a permanent supportive-housing facility in the community sometime in 2021. The new shelter will be open 24/7 to serve the needs of the local homeless community. “We are working with ... Read More »
6 responsesNot all bugs are bad, says scientist
By Tim Kalinowski on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Farming Smarter wrapped up its two-day virtual 2020 Conference and Trade Show talking about bugs, fungus and the importance of farmer-led research on Thursday. Insect scientist Boyd Mori kicked off the final afternoon of the conference by talking about how “Not all bugs are bad,” and went on to illustrate one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plea expected in child porn case this month
By Delon Shurtz on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of three Lethbridge men arrested earlier this year following a child pornography sting is expected to plead to his charges when he returns to court later this month. Lethbridge lawyer Darcy Shurtz explained Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that the Crown prosecutor is preparing an agreed statement of facts, and the accused, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug suspect granted bail
By Delon Shurtz on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A British Columbia man arrested during a drug bust in Lethbridge earlier this week has been released from custody. Michael Kebede Abate was released on several conditions and $5,000 cash bail following a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. He was ordered to live at a specific address in Burnaby, B.C., obey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up offering special winter season in Dec.
By Greg Bobinec on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With winter in full force, Fort Whoop-Up is inviting the community to get outside and enjoy the fort’s special winter season on weekends and select days throughout December. Fort Whoop-Up will be open on Dec. 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 through 23. Guided tours and activities will be running hourly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to extend campus holiday break to enhance well-being
By Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2020
The University of Lethbridge is extending its holiday break and pushing back the start of Spring 2021 semester classes in an effort to address student mental health concerns and enhance public health and safety following the holiday season. The start of Spring 2021 semester classes has been pushed to Jan. 9, 2021, from its previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Destination Exploration to offer virtual clubs in January
By Greg Bobinec on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Destination Exploration is continuing to help meet the needs for STEM activities and learning by relaunching its after-school clubs in January. Students will be able to perform science experiments, explore robotics, do math games and puzzles, learn online technology and how to build systems. InnovateHER, an all-girls club for students in Grades 4 ... Read More »
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