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Coal workers defend mining
By Tim Kalinowski on February 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Coal mine workers in Alberta say they understand the need to balance environmental concerns about their industry with the financial benefits derived from the product they produce. “We have been clear on this: mining yes, but not everywhere, everytime,” says United Steelworkers Western Canadian director Stephen Hunt, whose union represents miners at the ... Read More »
1 responseCastle Mountain offering special lift ticket discount
By Greg Bobinec on February 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Castle Mountain Resort is offering a new program for the 2021 ski season, by offering first responders a special discount on lift tickets as a gesture of appreciation for the important work done by frontline workers, particularly through the pandemic. Eligible first responders including Canadian-based police, fire, EMS, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayors want dispatch services inquiry
By Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The mayors of Red Deer, Calgary, Wood Buffalo and Lethbridge are calling for an immediate inquiry into a major medical dispatch services failure at Alberta Health Service’s South Communications centre in Calgary on Jan. 26, and an immediate third-party review of emergency dispatch consolidation after reports of slow response times ... Read More »
3 responsesAlberta provides treatment for genetic disorder
By Dale Woodard on January 30th, 2021
Alberta families of children with a rare genetic disorder received some good news on the treatment front Wednesday when it was announced children suffering from spinal muscular atrophy may now be eligible to receive funding for gene replacement therapy treatment. Alberta’s government is working with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. to provide interim patient access to ... Read More »
1 responseMP Motz promotes Valentines for Veterans
By Trevor Busch on January 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz is hoping youth remember veterans on Valentine’s Day this year. For the past 25 years, children across Canada have been creating Valentines for Vets as a way to thank Canada’s veterans for the sacrifices they have made. “This is a simple but profound way of reminding our children ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirling council reviews 2020 energy report
By Nikki Jameson on January 30th, 2021
view report on the Village of Stirling’s energy program in 2020. During their regular Jan. 20 meeting, Stirling council was presented with a report on the energy program in 2020. “This program was a comprehensive cost analysis of the village’s energy costs in relation to electricity and natural gas. The review, put together by Mayor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March 8 date for judge’s decision in accidental death case
By Delon Shurtz on January 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge is expected to announce in a matter of weeks whether a Cardston company is guilty of failing to ensure the safety of one of its employees, who died in a work-related accident three years ago. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, the date of March 18 was set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpine Club encourages exploration of back country
By Greg Bobinec on January 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Since the beginning of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, people have been encouraged to spend time outdoors where they can socially distance safely. With the pandemic continuing on into 2021, people are finding themselves looking for more areas to explore, drawing more attraction to the backcountry. With many activities from cross-country skiing to rock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers giving help to people on the street
By Ian Martens on January 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDimartens@lethbridgeherald.com Imartens@lethbridgeherald As winter weather again begins to tighten its hold and many take for granted a warm place to sleep, a group of volunteers from MyCityCare venture out into the cold to offer a little warmth and hope to those living on the streets of Lethbridge. The group spent their time handing out ... Read More »
1 responseLocal filmmaker gets funding from Telus StoryHive
By Dale Woodard on January 30th, 2021
For Tanner James, it was the right move. Now, the local filmmaker will use his lense to tell a unique story about a program benefitting local youth. James was selected to receive $20,000 in production funding from Telus StoryHive’s Local Heroes Documentary Edition. The funding will allow him to produce “Chess 4 Life: A Rehabilitation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Summer Games here cancelled
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com For the second straight summer, the Alberta Summer Games will not be coming to southern Alberta. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Lethbridge Alberta Summer Games Society made the decision to cancel the 2021 Alberta Summer Games Friday after consulting with health officials, the City of Lethbridge, the Alberta ... Read More »
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