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Engaging youth to enhance communities
By Submitted Article on August 21st, 2020
There should never be a lack of ideas: FCSS Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Each summer, every parent is faced with a common complaint from their children – “There’s nothing to do!” As a community agency, Family and Community Support Services often hears the same message from small-town rural youth. Although there may not be facilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit preparing for resumption of in-school classes
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is preparing for the resumption of in-class learning this fall after 86 per cent of its parents indicated on a recent survey their children would be returning to school. “We are pleasantly surprised with the number of parents who have requested to come back,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate rebounds from COVID effects
By Jensen, Randy on August 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Real estate sales in Lethbridge enjoyed a bumper month in July as people took advantage of lower interest rates, and “pent-up” sales finally came through after being delayed due to COVID-19 earlier this year. “The city stats continued to trend upward for July,” confirms Cathy Maxwell, CEO of the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theft, fraud case may be heading to trial
By Shurtz, Delon on August 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A half-a-million-dollar theft and fraud case may finally go to trial, more than four years after a 49-year-old man was charged with stealing nearly $500,000 from a Taber business. Scott Allen Blanchard was charged in 2016 with theft and fraud over $5,000, and Tuesday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Westside standoff ends in arrest
By Kalinowski, Tim on August 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com After a tense standoff with police at a westside residence, a 24-year-old male wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident was arrested by the Lethbridge Police Service’s Critical Incident Response Team Wednesday evening. Dylan Ivan Sokol had been previously identified by police in connection with a hit-and-run incident on Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 hasn’t deterred local favourite musician
By Woodard, Dale on August 20th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the volume down on local live shows. So Tom Price and his band have plugged in and brought live entertainment to his driveway. Every Saturday night for the past two months, Price and his trio of bassist Roy Bartz and drummer Matt Lepinski have made Price’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art of Giving – The Mayor’s Celebration for Business and the Arts set for Sept. 10
By Jensen, Randy on August 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The annual Art of Giving – The Mayor’s Celebration for Business and the Arts, formerly the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, will be broadcast live from Casa, celebrating and recognizing the important relationship between the municipal government, business and the arts community. The Art of Giving will be presented live on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank hosting Whoop-Up Harvest Party
By Jensen, Randy on August 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Interfaith Food Bank will be celebrating Whoop-Up Days with Harvest Party on Friday from 1-3 p.m. in the Interfaith Learning Garden at Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 Ave. N. The new Harvest Party will allow community members to celebrate safely while supporting the food bank at the same time. The Interfaith Learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date set in alleged hockey referee attack
By Shurtz, Delon on August 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged after a referee and coach were attacked at a youth hockey tournament in Lethbridge last year are scheduled to stand trial, but not until next year. Robert Farrell Creighton of Standoff and Todd William Cross Child of Lethbridge will stand trial over four days beginning Jan. 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boil Water Advisory for Hill Spring
By Jensen, Randy on August 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – HILL SPRING Due to de-pressurization in the Village of Hill Spring’s drinking water system, Alberta Health Services (AHS), has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the village, as a precautionary measure. Construction on the drinking water system has resulted in complete de-pressurization of the system, making the water vulnerable to contamination, AHS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police on scene of high risk incident
By Herald on August 19th, 2020
The Lethbridge Police Service is currently dealing with a high risk/barricaded subject in the 100 block of Lafayette Blvd. West. The incident is isolated to one residence and there is no danger to any other members of the public. Members of Lethbridge Police Service’s Critical Incident Response Team are on scene dealing with the matter. ... Read More »
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