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Farming Smarter offers fun way to learn about agriculture
By Woodard, Dale on August 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com An education in agriculture was in full bloom Saturday afternoon at Farming Smarter. In a one-day, province-wide initiative, the Farming Smarter Association welcomed those unfamiliar with the agricultural life with Alberta Open Farm Days. “Farmers across Alberta are opening their doors to mostly city folks and invite them to come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobile SCS begins operation
By Jensen, Randy on August 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The provincial government is providing further details on how the new mobile supervised consumption site will operate in Lethbridge. The new mobile site, which is based in a Winnebago-style vehicle parked next to the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre, was set to begin operations in the city as of Monday. In response to ... Read More »
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By Jensen, Randy on August 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With a heat warning issued for much of the week for Lethbridge, residents and visitors are encouraged to find ways to stay cool. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed some of the protocols this summer, City pools and spray parks are ideal places to cool off, the City said in a news release. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iwaasa family begins petition for criminal investigation into Marshal’s disappearance
By Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The family of missing Lethbridge man Marshal Iwaasa has begun a change.org petition to pressure police investigators into declaring the case criminal. Paige Fogen, Iwaasa’s sister, said her family feels like there is enough evidence for police to take things to the next level to try to find out the ... Read More »
1 responsePolice seeking driver, damaged Jetta in connection with hit and run
By Herald on August 17th, 2020
UPDATE: Lethbridge Police say they have located a red Volkswagen Jetta and tentatively identified the driver in connection with a hit and run last week. Police thank the public for the tips provided which assisted in locating the vehicle and tentatively identifying the driver. The investigation is ongoing at this time. Lethbridge Police are ... Read More »
1 responseAHS reinstating parking fees
By Jensen, Randy on August 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD As Alberta moves forward with its relaunch strategy, Alberta Health Services will be reinstating parking fees as part of its return to normal business, including Chinook Regional Hospital. Parking fees will be reinstated for employees on Aug. 31 and for the public on Sept. 1. Parking fees help AHS control the flow of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award nominations open
By Jensen, Randy on August 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Nominations are open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognizing those who make a lasting impact in their community. “This year, we are continuing to celebrate the amazing volunteers in our communities, while also giving special recognition to those whose leadership and advocacy focuses on anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and fighting gender discrimination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Way announces $405K in local funding
By Jensen, Randy on August 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The United Way has selected 20 organizations to receive funds from the Emergency Community Support Fund. The Government of Canada made $350M available for organizations providing programs and services for vulnerable Canadians in response to COVID-19. The fund is being administered by United Way Centraides, Community Foundations of Canada, and the Canadian Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is mining in headwaters worth the risk?
By Submitted Article on August 15th, 2020
Submitted by the Southern Alberta Group for the Environment For the first time in four decades, headwaters of the Oldman River are again under threat from open-pit coal mining. Expansive scars of coal mines on Tent Mountain south of Coleman and Grassy Mountain mine north of Blairmore, projects that fizzled out by 1980, remain stark ... Read More »
3 responsesAssessment changes could harm rural municipalities
By Jensen, Randy on August 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Rural municipalities are concerned they could be getting the shaft if proposed changes to how oil and gas infrastructure is assessed for tax purposes are approved by the province. Under four potential scenarios, the Province of Alberta has proposed sweeping changes to tax assessment on oil and gas properties which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A&W event aims to Beat MS
By Sulz, Dave on August 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A&W’s annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign unites Canadians from coast-to-coast to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Over the past 12 years, this campaign has raised more than $15 million and is the single largest annual corporate fundraiser for the MS Society. The Burgers to Beat MS campaign will take place ... Read More »
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