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Picture Butte RCMP investigating vehicle thefts
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – PICTURE BUTTE Picture Butte RCMP received complaints of at least four vehicles entered overnight on Monday. One truck was stolen and located in a nearby corn field later in the morning. All of the targeted vehicles were believed to have been left unlocked, Picture Butte RCMP said in a news release. Various ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rebranding Mayor’s Luncheon
By Submitted Article on August 14th, 2020
Submitted by the Allied Arts Council The annual Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, rebranded as The Art of Giving – The Mayor’s Celebration for Business and the Arts, will be broadcast live from Casa, celebrating and recognizing the important relationship between the municipal government, business and the arts community. The Art of Giving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov’t imposter scams preying on Canadians
By Submitted Article on August 14th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau A BBB investigative study found that complaints about fake calls from Service Canada increased in the first six months of 2020. > Scammers use fear and intimidation to trick victims into turning over personal information or money, often in the form of gift cards. According to the study scams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Westbound lane closed on2 Avenue North
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE The westbound lane of 2 Avenue North is closed between 28 Street and 22 Street North so crews can work on an emergency sanitary main repair. Eastbound traffic will be maintained, the City said in a release. This work is expected to be completed by Saturday, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to drive with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!17 per cent of public school families opt for at-home learning
By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division is preparing to offer a hybrid at-home and in-classroom learning system for the coming school year. According to Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore, about 17 per cent of families, due to ongoing COVID fears, have opted to begin the school year at home rather than have their children attend ... Read More »
1 responseHearing to change luring guilty plea set for Sept. 14
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 39-year-old man waiting for months to be sentenced for luring an underage girl so he could have sex with her, and who is now seeking to strike his guilty plea, will have a chance to make his case on Sept. 14. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty in February to charges of sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public library officials monitoring no late-fee policy
By Sulz, Dave on August 13th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Public Library officials are keeping their eyes on the growing pool of libraries moving away from late fees but they aren’t prepared to dip their own toes into the water just yet. A number of Canadian libraries are adopting a fine-free policy, among them the Edmonton and Calgary public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agencies team up to provide activity bags for local families
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to support families this summer, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre has partnered with a number of community agencies to create an August Activity Bag for local families. There are 500 activity bags available, while supplies last, that include resources, activities, and inspiration for spending more time outside. Families are encouraged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond to turn up volume for Metallica drive-in concert
By Woodard, Dale on August 13th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald -RAYMOND sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Masters Of Puppets are going to grace the big screen in southern Alberta. In the only showing in Alberta, the Town of Raymond will host a drive-in style performance from metal legends Metallica Aug. 29 as the Encore Drive-In Nights concert feature rocks the four-storey screen at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition seeking $17.8M loan from city
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is seeking a $17.8-million guaranteed loan from the City of Lethbridge to complete work on its new event centre and agrifood hub, and is asking city council to honour a $25-million grant commitment previously made in 2017 for the same purpose. Exhibition Park chief operating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council unanimous in support of integrated Fire, EMS dispatch
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council unanimously passed a motion affirming the importance of maintaining integrated Fire and EMS dispatch in Lethbridge, and to invite support from citizens and other communities to assist in this effort. The motion, passed during Monday’s city council meeting, follows on the heels of a contentious decision made last ... Read More »
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