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Phillips calls out UCP for handling of economy
By Jensen, Randy on August 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips took direct aim at what she called the Kenney government’s “failure of economic leadership” during a “generation-defining crisis” after posting a deficit of $12 billion 2019 which has now ballooned to $24.2 billion post-COVID-19 and following early 2020 oil-price crash. “That is the largest (deficit) in ... Read More »
5 responsesMan hears from victim in sex assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on August 29th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Raymond man found guilty last year of sexually assaulting two underage girls when he was 18, will learn next month whether he’ll have to spend time behind bars for his 33-year-old offences. The 52-year-old man, who can’t be named under a publication ban, could be sentenced to a federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homebuilders working to recover from COVID downturn
By Jensen, Randy on August 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge’s home construction industry has recovered from its COVID tumble to rebound to at least pre-March levels, according to the latest BILD Alberta report released this week. However, the overall numbers on new housing starts are down significantly year-over-year, and it may be awhile before its booming again, says BILD ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orientation crucial for new U of L students
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge is welcoming over 1,990 new students into the fold this fall, and the themes of welcoming, informing and lessening anxiety remain the same – even if the experience has moved online. “New Student Orientation (NSO) has always been a crucial first step for new students because it lays the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sugar here, sugar there, sugar everywhere!
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
Jenna Lannan Alberta Health Services Sugar is very prominent in our lives and is extremely hard to avoid. Everywhere we go there seems to be an opportunity for some type of sweet treat. Most people are aware that sugar causes tooth decay, but they might not know exactly known why. So why does sugar cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not4Sale pop-up store sheds light on human trafficking
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local non-profit group is raising awareness of the problem of human trafficking in Lethbridge and around the world. Not4Sale held its pop-up shop event on Wednesday and Thursday this week where citizens had the opportunity to come in to speak to local volunteers, learn about the human-trafficking problem, ask ... Read More »
1 responseLomond 4-H teen makes beef donation to Wood’s Homes
By Woodard, Dale on August 28th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Julie Ketchmark is already used to lending a hand and giving back. On Thursday afternoon, the 17-year-old gave back in a way that will help many in need. Ketchmark, a member of the Lomond 4-H Group, donated her calf, Mangus, to Wood’s Homes, a total of 550 pounds of meat to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raging Grannies make their mark
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Raging Grannies are known for their satirical lyrics as they sing their songs of protest at rallies and demonstrations. But with singing out due to public health concerns during the current pandemic the Grannies instead brought out their brand of social activism Thursday morning with a sidewalk chalk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be wary of prize schemes
By Submitted Article on August 28th, 2020
SUBMITTD BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams have not lessened their financial and emotional harm, despite concerted law enforcement efforts. Better Business Bureau (BBB) data shows that consumers over the age of 65 account for 80 per cent of money lost in sweepstakes, lottery, and prize schemes. BBB cautions this group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who fled from police sentenced
By Shurtz, Delon on August 28th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who fled from police in a stolen truck when he was caught trying to steal gasoline has been sentenced to nearly seven months in jail. Michael Donald Lloyd was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to charges of possession of stolen property ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College hosting Movie on the Coulees
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Grab some snacks, load up the car and cruise onto campus to join Lethbridge College for a Movie on the Coulees. This one-of-a-kind, one-night-only, drive-in theatre experience will feature a showing of the 1985 cult classic “The Goonies” on Saturday, Sept. 26. Presented by Lethbridge College Alumni Engagement and Fresh Air Cinema, Movie ... Read More »
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