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Exhibition Park selects Lethbridge construction firm for agri-food hub and trade centre
By Herald on December 17th, 2020
Lethbridge & District Exhibition has awarded Lethbridge’s Ward Bros. Construction Ltd. a $62 million contract to manage construction of the new 268,000-square foot Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2021 and is anticipated to create more than 350 construction jobs over 22 months, with up to 50 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale group collects enough names for Municipal Inspection
By Tim Kalinowski on December 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Community group Citizens For A Better Coaldale were successful in collecting the necessary number of signatures needed to force a Municipal Inspection of the Town of Coaldale. The petition has now been sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for final certification. Citizens For A Better Coaldale spokesperson Jack Van Rijn said his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor discusses benefits, harm of lockdowns during pandemic
By Dale Woodard on December 17th, 2020
Do COVID-19 lockdowns cause more harm than benefit? Guest speaker Dr. Ari Joffe discussed the question at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Tuesday. The response to COVID-19 across the world has involved lockdowns in order to “flatten the curve” of cases and deaths, said SACPA. The public health response was initially based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 has led to more children in poverty: report
By Tim Kalinowski on December 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com According to a new report released in conjunction with Public Interest Alberta and Alberta College of Social Workers, COVID-19 pandemic has brought more children into poverty in the last year adding to an already terrible situation in the province. Prior to the pandemic one in six Alberta children were already living in poverty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to resolve breach charges next week
By Delon Shurtz on December 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man who is scheduled to be sentenced next year for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, is set to resolve breach charges next week in relation to the assault. Gary James Lippa’s matters were in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where the accused’s lawyer requested an adjournment until Monday. Scott Hadford told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pleas in child porn cases expected in Jan.
By Delon Shurtz on December 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two Lethbridge men arrested earlier this year following a child pornography sting are expected to plead to their charges when they return to court in the new year. The matters for Brandon Bran Eguizabal and Bryan Alas Hernandez were in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday but adjourned until January, ostensibly for guilty pleas and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelter outbreak has some homeless fearful
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Despite increasing cold, a lot of Lethbridge’s homeless community are opting to remain outside through the night as fear continues to grow after a recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Alpha House-run Lethbridge Homeless Shelter. According to sources in the local homeless community, over 30 people are in quarantine as a ... Read More »
1 responseLocal 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!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!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!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 »
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