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A GRIM ANNIVERSARY
By Gillian Slade on March 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDG slade@abnewsgroup.com One year ago the first COVID death was reported in Alberta and the first cases were announced in the south zone. Below is a chronological order of events as they unfolded that week. March 16, 2020 • Schools and daycares were closed. • Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion gets financial boost
By Dale Woodard on March 19th, 2021
The Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 has received a financial shot in the arm. The branch was recently the recipient of $10,849.30 through‚ Veterans Organization Emergency Support Funding to assist them through what’s been a tough past year with the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Legion has been closed a couple of times already ... Read More »
1 responseSculptor’s work to hang in Edmonton Convention Centre
By Tim Kalinowski on March 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge artist’s fascination with examples of symmetry and cooperation in nature will soon reveal a golden vision which will hang in the Edmonton Convention Centre for years to come. Sculptor Catherine Ross has been working on the installation art piece “Migratory Paths,” which represents a flock of birds turning in mid-flight, for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Design funding for Milk River School modernization
By Nikki Jamieson on March 19th, 2021
Design funding has been announced for modernizing a school in Milk River. On March 10, the province announced $268 million for school construction across the province, including funding five modernizations or additions, two school replacement projects and a school ownership solution. This year, funding was announced for schools in Airdrie, Calgary, Camrose, Coaldale, Edmonton, Evansburg, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New opportunities for Cardston-Siksika; MLA Schow
By Cole Parkinson on March 19th, 2021
With three months down in 2021, Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow says the game plan for the rest of the year is similar to years past. As the provincial government continues to deal with COVID-19, Schow says he plans to get out and hear from constituents with additional safety measures in place. “You can expect more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Coaldale high school receives provincial funding
By Nikki Jamieson on March 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDEssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Funding has been announced for a new high school in Coaldale. On March 10, the province announced $268 million for school construction across the province, including funding for five modernizations or additions, two school replacement projects and a school ownership solution. This year, funding was announced for schools in Airdrie, Calgary, Camrose, Coaldale, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC launches Indigenous education strategy
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College launched its long-awaited ‘Coming Together in a Holistic Way,’ Niitsitapi Strategy with much fanfare and celebration on Thursday. “We have committed to making Indigenous education a priority, to establishing Indigenous-centred, holistic support services, and building relationships with our Indigenous communities,” said Lethbridge College president and CEO Paula Burns. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College receives $400K grant
By Tim Kalinowski on March 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College has received a two-year $400,000 grant to enhance inclusion, diversity and equity on campus. The federal government grant comes from pilot funding provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two accused in pub break-in set for May trial
By Delon Shurtz on March 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two Lethbridge men accused of breaking into a city business late last year will stand trial later this spring and summer. Lawyers confirmed Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court that the accused, Travis Robert Taylor and Travis Roy Priest, will stand trial May 18-19 and July 12 in relation to a break-in at Honkers ... Read More »
2 responsesCharges pending after Granum standoff
By Tim Kalinowski on March 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Granum-The Lethbridge Police have two people in custody in relation to a police standoff in Granum Tuesday evening. RCMP had attended a residence in the community just after 2:15 p.m. to assist the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) with the execution of an arrest warrant. The wanted male was believed to be barricaded in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New grave markers honour dead veterans
By Dale Woodard on March 18th, 2021
They will not be forgotten. Now, 17 veterans laid to rest in southern Alberta will also have the proper markings. The installation of recently installed temporary signage will recognize the graves of veterans who have been approved for Military style markers. The graves were identified by Alberta branch member of the Last Post Fund, Yvonne ... Read More »
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