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Chamber of Commerce finalizes proposals
By Yoos, Cam on July 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has approved new policies and submitted them to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to be voted on at the October annual general meeting. “While COVID-19 has required a whole new set of supports and advocacy for business, the pre-COVID issues have of course not gone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Undergraduates enthused by research work
By Yoos, Cam on July 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Being involved with research as an undergraduate student at the University of Lethbridge helped confirm the interest in medical school for both Harshil Patel and Kamiko Bressler, as both found their participation in research helped them refine their career goals. While Patel completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WOTS festival to go ahead
By Jensen, Randy on July 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Organizers of Lethbridge Public Library’s The Word On The Street Festival have announced that the festival will go ahead in September; however, in placing the health and safety of staff, customers, and community at the forefront, its format will be modified. “We are anticipating that any physical gathering for events will still be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chasse honoured as first recipient of IEA recognition
By Jensen, Randy on July 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Accommodated Learning Centre at the University of Lethbridge has announced the first recipient of its new Inclusive Education Award. Callista Chasse, an instructor in the Faculty of Health Science’s Addictions Counselling program, has been recognized for the exemplary practices she uses to enrich learning experiences for students with disabilities. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt tour shares value of area irrigation canals
By Yoos, Cam on July 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As an alternative to the summer bus tour programming Galt Museum & Archives provides, the Galt Museum invited people out to Magrath on Saturday to learn about the start of settlement in southern Alberta, through irrigation canals. “This is the first time that we have done this program and we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Research chairs have begun terms on U of L board of governors
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
Six scholars’ terms range from four to five years LETHBRIDGE HERALD Six diverse scholars began their appointments on July 1 as University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Research Chairs, highlighting their exceptional work and impacts on their chosen fields of study. “I am very pleased these individuals are being recognized as the outstanding scholars that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father sentenced to 14 years for incest
By Shurtz, Delon on July 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old Raymond-area man who was found guilty in January of three sex-related offences against his daughter, has been given the maximum prison sentence allowed under law. The man, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the girl, was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleeing RCMP resultsin three facing charges
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three people are facing charges after attempting to flee from Fort Macleod RCMP this week. On Wednesday, members of the Fort Macleod RCMP attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the town, however, the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed and crashed through a fence of a business in the 400 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond to host drive-in concert with Blake Shelton
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – RAYMOND The Town of Raymond has announce its first ever drive-in concert event will take place July 25 featuring Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. The on-screen concert is exclusive to drive-in theatres in North America and Raymond will be the only location in Alberta hosting this one-of-a-kind show. EncoreLive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online subscriptions can be good for your tax refund
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Thanks to the Canada Revenue Agency, it pays to get an online subscription to publications like The Lethbridge Herald. Last year the CRA established a new rare tax credit for Canadian taxpayers, a tax break intended to provide incentive for taxpayers to follow Canadian media. If you have any paid digital news subscriptions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to five months for housebreaking
By Shurtz, Delon on July 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood Reserve man risked contracting the coronavirus when he forced his way into a hotel room and assaulted a woman. Keenan Black Plume went to the hotel in Cardston on June 4 and knocked on one of the doors. The woman inside, who was in quarantine after being tested ... Read More »
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