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Message from Herald publisher Brian Hancock
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Dear Readers: It’s been a wild ride the last few months, we have received feedback from many of you regarding our changes in publication days, etc., and the message was loud and clear. Based on your feedback we will be publishing on Tuesdays but not Mondays beginning Aug. 1. The confusion on long weekends of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First two COVID deaths in Lethbridge
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald According to Alberta Health, Lethbridge now has 38 active cases of COVID-19, and has had its first two recorded deaths from the virus this past week. One of those deaths occurred on the westside and the other on the northside. The two victims were among the three total COVID-19 deaths in the South ... Read More »
1 responseMasks to be required in public areas of City facilities
By Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com After three hours of debate during Monday’s public meeting and various amendments introduced by city council members, the City of Lethbridge will require masks be worn in public areas of City facilities. The move comes in response to a recent worrying spike in COVID-19 cases in the city and two ... Read More »
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By Yoos, Cam on July 27th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the names of the youth who will form the new Canadian Agriculture Youth Council. The 25 youths were chosen from more than 800 applications received, representing a diverse mix of subsectors from across the agriculture and agri-food sector, including one University of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Enchodus’ fossil found at ammolite site
By Woodard, Dale on July 27th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald It was a fossil find with a bit of bite. A Lethbridge-area ammolite mine was the site of a pair of fossil findings last month. When they were finally able to get on the scene, a crew from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology uncovered some sea life from the Bearpaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Biogas undergoing a $7M expansion in Lethbridge County
By Jensen, Randy on July 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge County and Lethbridge Biogas have announced a $7-million expansion of the company’s existing site that will provide new opportunities for the region. Located in the Rave Industrial Park, Lethbridge Biogas has been operating in the County since 2013. The plant produces renewable electricity through the use of organic resources such as agricultural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police askfor assistance
By Yoos, Cam on July 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Lewis White, a 33-year-old male last seen Thursday. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and police are concerned for his well-being. White weighs about 77 kilograms, and stands 175 centimetres tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. White may be operating a white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mills has hopes for healing
By Woodard, Dale on July 27th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald – Standoff Having worked the front lines in the battle against opioids on the Blood Reserve, Alvin Mills, a peer support worker at the Bringing Home The Spirit detox centre in Standoff knows a little kindness can go a long way. “At one point I really struggled with that. That’s why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding announced for recovery centres
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald — standoff The Province of Alberta is stepping up the fight against addiction in southern Alberta. In an announcement Saturday in Standoff, Premier Jason Kenney announced a $10-million capital investment to support construction of two recovery communities in southern Alberta. The construction of two recovery communities will add 125 new long-term ... Read More »
1 responseKenney announces addiction treatment for Lethbridge County and Blood Tribe First Nation
By Herald on July 25th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald — Standoff The Province of Alberta is stepping up the fight against addiction in southern Alberta. In an announcement Saturday in Standoff, Premier Jason Kenney announced a $10-million capital investment to support construction of two recovery communities in southern Alberta. The construction of two recovery communities will add 125 new long-term ... Read More »
7 responsesDealer takes shine to precious metals
By Woodard, Dale on July 25th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Not even a pandemic has slowed down business for Terry Burrill. The president of TC Precious Metals Gold, Silver and Coin from Airdrie was in Lethbridge recently for a three-day stint at The Nest next to Honkers Pub & Eatery. With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a hold on operations from ... Read More »
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