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Chinook Arch libraries join Radon Screening Program
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2020
Chinook Arch is the latest library system to partner with The Lung Association for the Radon Screening Program, aimed at increasing awareness and encouraging the public to screen their home. “We are pleased to offer this free kit to library patrons in southwest Alberta to learn more about and screen for radon,” said Lisa Weekes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Addictions Walk stresses taking responsibility
By Dale Woodard on November 25th, 2020
The annual walk against addiction as well as hope and commitment for recovery was afoot Tuesday morning. This year’s walk challenged people to reassess the way they look at addiction. With a trek that started at city hall and ended at Galt Gardens, McMan’s fourth annual Addiction Awareness Recovery Walk took to the streets in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mandatory health measures in place as Alberta under a state of public health emergency
By Herald on November 24th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Premier Jason Kenney has announced a state of public health emergency and Alberta is implementing a series of mandatory targeted measures to curb the growing spread of COVID-19 in the province. The measures will impact businesses, schools, weddings, funerals and faith-based gatherings, as well a ban on all indoor social gatherings. Full details ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget freeze/cuts discussed with police chief
By Tim Kalinowski on November 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service was under the budget microscope during Monday’s Finance Committee meeting. While council made no decisions during the meeting, (those decisions will likely come on Thursday or Friday), comments by councillors give some sense of their thoughts on how to generate budget savings at the police service. Coun. Blaine Hyggen ... Read More »
1 responseSex assault convict walks from centre
By Delon Shurtz on November 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man convicted in 2018 of sexually assaulting a woman and cutting her throat has walked away from an Edmonton treatment centre. The man, who can’t be named because he was only 17 when he committed the offences, had been approved to participate in a residential treatment program in the capital city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridge Prize main jury set for 2022 literary competition
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2020
The Bridge Prize, Canada’s largest literary prize for post-secondary students, has finalized its jury for the 2022 competition – and it features some of the country’s most accomplished authors. “We are delighted to announce that our 2022 Bridge Prize Main Jury includes some of Canada’s most beloved authors and emerging writers,” says Shelly Wismath, dean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group raises awareness for a drop-in centre for those in need
By Dale Woodard on November 24th, 2020
With the winter months closing in, a pair of groups were at Galt Gardens to raise awareness for the homeless situation in Lethbridge on Saturday afternoon. Members of Kindness To Others and Community Giving Back To Community were at Galt Gardens handing out sandwiches to the homeless and raising awareness for a drop-in centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College seeking nominees for Honouring Excellence awards
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2020
Lethbridge College is seeking help to recognize its most accomplished alumni, as nominations are open for the annual Honouring Excellence alumni awards. The college wants to recognize those alumni who have made a difference as leaders, innovators, creators and community-builders. “Year after year the Alumni Advisory Council comes together to review the submissions for Honouring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$24,350 donation for LTRA
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2020
The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association received a $24,350 financial boost on Monday thanks to several local donations spurred on by Dennis and Sylvia Chinner. The Chinners have been involved in volunteer efforts and donations with several local organizations over the years. Sylvia is a 35-year RBC and RBC Dominion Securities employee while Dennis has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Herald has grown with many organizations
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2020
Every community that exists is built on, and entwined with, that which comes before. In Lethbridge the fabric of the community is made up of the organizations and institutions, and the generations, which have sweated and strived to create the prosperity we all enjoy today. For 125 years the Lethbridge Herald has chronicled the community, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groups present budget needs
By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council’s Finance Committee began budget deliberations on Monday by hearing presentations by local community organizations and institutions on their budget requirements for the next two years. Among the presenters were the Allied Arts Council, the Lethbridge Public Library, the Galt Museum and Archives, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, the ... Read More »
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