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Raymond Irrigation District receives $271,432 grant
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – RAYMOND The Raymond Irrigation District has received a $271,432 grant as part of the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program (IRP). The grant will ensure the Raymond Irrigation District will be able to continue to improve water infrastructure that provides water to agricultural operations, municipalities, recreational areas and wetland and upland wildlife habitats, the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter receives grant for risk management system
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Government of Alberta is providing the Farming Smarter Association with a grant up to $74,700 for a risk management and warning system for disease outbreaks. Alicia Zoeteman, representative on behalf of Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder, Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter, Ken Coles of Farming Smarter and Lethbridge County ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in death of pedestrian has case adjourned
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 52-year-old Lethbridge man charged with careless driving following a collision this spring that claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy had his case adjourned until Sept. 15 in Lethbridge provincial court following his first hearing on Tuesday. Neil Martin Skjodt is charged under the Traffic Safety Act, which allows for a maximum ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City accepting applications for vacancies on boards, commissions
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge City Council is currently accepting applications for a number of public member vacancies for boards, commissions and committees (BCCs). Each public role provides citizens with an opportunity to participate in the present and future direction of the city, through various capacities. The Office of the City Clerk oversees board-member recruitment, appointments and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor responds to SCS closure by ARCHES
By Jensen, Randy on August 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman released a statement Thursday on the impending closure of the supervised consumption site by ARCHES at the end of August as well as the City’s limited involvement in the mobile SCS which will be located outside the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre. “The health and wellness of our community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembering veterans of Battle of Hong Kong
By Woodard, Dale on August 14th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Kathie Carlson will never forget her father’s contributions in the Second World War. The Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, General Stewart Branch #4 Lethbridge, will honour the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the liberation of the veterans in the Battle of Hong Kong on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!17 per cent of public school families opt for at-home learning
By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division is preparing to offer a hybrid at-home and in-classroom learning system for the coming school year. According to Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore, about 17 per cent of families, due to ongoing COVID fears, have opted to begin the school year at home rather than have their children attend ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil unanimous in support of integrated Fire, EMS dispatch
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council unanimously passed a motion affirming the importance of maintaining integrated Fire and EMS dispatch in Lethbridge, and to invite support from citizens and other communities to assist in this effort. The motion, passed during Monday’s city council meeting, follows on the heels of a contentious decision made last ... Read More »
3 responsesHearing to change luring guilty plea set for Sept. 14
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 39-year-old man waiting for months to be sentenced for luring an underage girl so he could have sex with her, and who is now seeking to strike his guilty plea, will have a chance to make his case on Sept. 14. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty in February to charges of sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public library officials monitoring no late-fee policy
By Sulz, Dave on August 13th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Public Library officials are keeping their eyes on the growing pool of libraries moving away from late fees but they aren’t prepared to dip their own toes into the water just yet. A number of Canadian libraries are adopting a fine-free policy, among them the Edmonton and Calgary public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agencies team up to provide activity bags for local families
By Jensen, Randy on August 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to support families this summer, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre has partnered with a number of community agencies to create an August Activity Bag for local families. There are 500 activity bags available, while supplies last, that include resources, activities, and inspiration for spending more time outside. Families are encouraged ... Read More »
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