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First cases of Dutch Elm Disease in province found in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has the first two confirmed cases of Dutch Elm Disease in the province of Alberta. City forestry technicians noted the tell-tale signs in two trees in north Lethbridge in early August. When samples were sent off for testing at federal and provincial labs, they came back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dangerous offender hearing adjourned again
By Shurtz, Delon on August 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A court hearing to determine whether a convicted sex offender should be designated a dangerous offender has been adjourned again, and won’t resume until December when it will continue for three more days. It’s the fourth adjournment since the dangerous offender hearing began last February in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cause of fire undetermined
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has concluded its investigation into a multi-residential fire on the 400 block of Fairmont Boulevard South last week and have deemed the cause as undetermined. A call came into 911 at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 19, with firefighters responding from three stations, as well as Coaldale. When crews ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey to gauge operating budget priorities
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD IPSOS will be conducting a phone survey on behalf of the City of Lethbridge until Sept. 6 to gather information and feedback from residents and to identify areas of improvement in advance of an operating budget review in November. In May, city council approved an operating budget review in order to discuss COVID-19-related ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA’s letter to city council sparks conflict between mayor, councillor
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While having no overall impact on the council vote on the temporary masking bylaw brought in by council on Monday, (which passed 6-3), comments made by Mayor Chris Spearman about a letter read out during debate by Coun. Blaine Hyggen from MLA Nathan Neudorf expressing opposition to the masking bylaw ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge Family Services receives COA re-accreditation
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
lethbridge herald After several months of work submitting written evidence of compliance with an extensive body of rigorous accreditation standards, Lethbridge Family Services has once again achieved national re-accreditation through the Council on Accreditation of Services for Children and Families (COA). Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Handmade Market returns Saturday with COVID precautions
By Sulz, Dave on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Handmade Market returns to the West Pavilion at Exhibition Park on Saturday with a pandemic edition that will feature all of the provincial government’s COVID-19 safety precautions. The event’s doors open from 9-9:30 a.m. for seniors and vulnerable attendees only, followed by access for the rest of the public beginning at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City drug dealer sentenced to prison
By Shurtz, Delon on August 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man once considered one of the city’s biggest drug dealers has been sent to prison. Daud Abdul Kadir Mohamed was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to three years in a federal penitentiary. The sentencing comes four months after Mohamed pleaded guilty to one charge each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beetle dangerous to lilies has been found in city
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A scarlet menace of the insectoid type has been discovered in Lethbridge for the first time, and local gardening enthusiasts are being warned to keep an eye on their lilies. About a dozen scarlet lily beetles, also known as red lily beetles, were discovered in a garden at a westside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two men charged in seizure of drugs, cash, property
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged two men following an investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a vehicle. Earlier this summer members of the Priority Crimes Unit initiated a short-term investigation into dial-a-dope drug trafficking activity. On Tuesday, PCU, with assistance from the Crime Suppression Team, Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister enjoying smooth transition to Southminster
By Sulz, Dave on August 27th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Taking a new job in a much larger church and in the middle of a pandemic might seem like a situation requiring extra-fervent prayer for any minister faced with such a challenge. But Rev. Taylor Croissant is enjoying a smooth transition into his new role with Southminster United Church in ... Read More »
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