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Masks mandatory at college starting Aug. 17
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
Mask policy in effect for on-campus indoor spaces LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort ensure the health and safety of its campus community, Lethbridge College has implemented a mandatory mask policy for on-campus indoor public spaces. Non-medical masks or face coverings that cover the mouth and nose will be mandatory in hallways, washrooms and other common-use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa man sentenced to seven and a half years for brutal attack on elderly woman
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 21-year-old Ottawa man who viciously beat an elderly woman in her Lethbridge home last spring was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by Judge Kristin Ailsby during sentencing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Adam Hobkirk-Onate had previously pleaded guilty to charges of housebreaking with intent to rob, aggravated assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acting continues during pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Many industries have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the film industry, but with new protocols and different creative methods, two Calgary-based actors were able to film a project through the pandemic. Actors and real-life couple, Greyston Holt and Cristina Rosato, were cast in a film as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students need tech donations
By Sulz, Dave on August 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tech donations are urgently needed for Alberta students who do not have reliable access to computers, laptops or the internet at home – particularly those who are from lower-income households. London Drugs and Alberta Computers for Schools are teaming up to accept donations of gently used computers, tablets and phones that can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!100th anniversary of Bellevue Café shootout commemorated
By Woodard, Dale on August 11th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Crowsnest Pass was the site of a history lesson last Friday. A centennial lesson, in fact. The Crowsnest Heritage Initiative hosted a private memorial service and wreath laying at the Police Memorial at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in honour of RCMP Corporal Ernest Usher and APP Constable Fred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mask bylaw closer to reality
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council passed first and second readings of a temporary bylaw which will make face coverings mandatory in all public areas within the city of Lethbridge. The first two readings of the bylaw passed 6-2 during Monday’s council meeting, but will have to return to third and final reading at ... Read More »
23 responsesIt’s official: Masks required in public areas of City facilities
By Herald on August 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that, as of Friday, masks are now mandatory in public areas of all City-owned facilities. “We have implemented the mandatory masking policy in all public spaces,” said City of Lethbridge general manager for Recreation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unearthing part of the city’s history
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Work started on the City’s 3 Avenue South reconstruction project this week, but before any serious digging gets underway, crews first have to deal with an element of history that has been lying for decades just below the surface. The Lethbridge Municipal Railway operated from 1912 with streetcars rolling through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen receives beef boost
By Woodard, Dale on August 8th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com On a recent class trip Eva Ketchmark had a memorable experience at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. On Friday, the 12-year-old 4H Club member from Lomond not only gave back to the facility, but made sure many less fortunate will be fed over the coming months. With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man resolves some charges
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing multiple charges stemming from a roadside Check Stop resolved some of the charges against him in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday. Dale Samuel Rombough, 36, of Lethbridge pleaded guilty to possession of small amounts of methamphetamine after the drugs were found in a vehicle the accused was ... Read More »
1 responseCPR work to close intersection
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
COALHURST Access to the intersection of High 3 and 51 Avenue in Coalhurst will be closed on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while Canadian Pacific Rail does crossing maintenance... Read More »
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