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Blood Tribe elects Chief and Council; tensions arise at Lethbridge polling station
By Herald on November 27th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Official results from the Blood Tribe have been announced after Thursday’s election for Chief and Council. Roy Fox has been re-elected in the position as Chief, while Council positions went to Traveller Plaited Hair, Clarence Black Water, Piinaakoyim Buckskin Tailfeathers, Mickey Day Rider Jr., Winston Day Chief, Diandra Bruised Head, Richard Red Crow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 18 months for drunk driving
By Delon Shurtz on November 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who injured himself and two others in a horrendous drunk-driving collision more than two years ago won’t be sent to a federal prison, but he will have to spend time in jail. Lethbridge Crown prosecutor Dawn Janeke had recommended Ryan Christopher Hartwick be sentenced to 24 months in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City goal within sight
By Tim Kalinowski on November 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Finance Committee of city council continued to do some heavy lifting on day four of budget deliberations in an effort to find millions in tax savings for 2021 and 2022 to reach their target of a zero per cent property tax increase in both years. As of press time on Thursday, the ... Read More »
2 responsesCity won’t reduce seasonal displays
By Tim Kalinowski on November 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com During Finance Committee’s budget deliberations this week councillors have been challenged to come up with reductions which balance the need to bring spending down and provide taxpayer relief while at the same time ensuring citizens are getting the service levels they expect, or at least can live with, as the next two years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men facing drug charges
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a man with drug-related offences and seized more than $5,000 in drugs following a surveillance operation on Tuesday. Members of the Crime Suppression Team observed the occupants of a vehicle engaged in activities consistent with illegal drug transactions, police said in a news release. When they arrested a subject at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald continues to support strong community relations
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2020
For 125 years, the Lethbridge Herald has been an important social influencer in the community. Either through editorial commentary, by fostering democratic debate, or through taking an editorial position on issues of importance to the community, The Herald continues to play a vital role in supporting free speech and stronger community relations in Lethbridge. Sisters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stay off all ice-covered water
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2020
With fluctuating temperatures over the last few weeks, the City of Lethbridge reminds residents to please stay off all ice-covered water. The condition, strength and stability of ice can change dramatically depending on temperature, precipitation, wind and the amount of sunshine, the City said in a news release. Residents are also reminded that going on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dance company looking to raise funds
By Lethbridge Herald on November 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdsulz@lethbridgeherald.com When Lise-Anne Talhami formed the Ammena Dance Company in 2004, her dream was to bring the community together through dance. Now the dancers she has nurtured are coming together in an effort to help Ammena keep its footing in a pandemic-rocked economy that has already claimed more than its share of business casualties. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poppy campaign exceeds goal
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch 2020 Poppy Campaign has exceeded expectations. While the final numbers are still trickling in, this year’s campaign has received $98,823.63 as of Wednesday, said Glenn Miller, co-chair of public relations for General Stewart Branch 4. Those exceeded totals came from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta COVID-19 update for Nov. 26
By Herald on November 26th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Alberta Health has reported Thursday 1,077 new cases of COVID-19 and 14,052 active cases. There are 383 people in hospital, 84 of those in ICU. Ten additional deaths have been reported for a total of 510 fatalities provincially. South Zone shows 44 new cases and an active case count up to 664. In the ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge School Division adjusting for at-home learning
By Dale Woodard on November 26th, 2020
The Lethbridge School Division is making the necessary adjustments following the Government of Alberta’s announcement of mandatory restrictions for schools on Tuesday as COVID-19 numbers in the province continue to climb. Starting Monday, students in Grade 7 to Grade 12 will move to at-home learning. Students and staff will have their scheduled Christmas break following ... Read More »
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