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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!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!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 responseNew 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!Local 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!Sentencing delayed to March in sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz on December 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing for a Lethbridge massage therapist found guilty of sexually assaulting a female client two years ago has been adjourned for several months. Cyprian Mudenge is scheduled to have his sentencing hearing March 22 in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. The hearing was set earlier this week in a Lethbridge courtroom, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No-fee library memberships to continue
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The Lethbridge Public Library has announced it will continue to offer library memberships at no fee throughout 2021 after the City of Lethbridge Library Board approved the funding to cover the cost of memberships for another year. “Our board sees the value in working to establish access for all to the library, and its resources ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Three Alta. municipalities offer to pay to keep EMS dispatch
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The City of Red Deer and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have joined City of Lethbridge to formally offer the province to pay to keep EMS dispatch local in their respective communities. The municipalities each receive funding annually from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to operate local ambulance dispatch through integrated municipal dispatch centres. By ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
Lethbridge College has been recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges while earning its highest-ever placement in the annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. The college placed 26th on the top 50 list released by Research Infosource and ranked third in research income growth. The college moved up to 26th in the ... Read More »
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