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Care for the caregivers
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Caregivers have support systems to draw upon > Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding. However, it can also be tiring, demanding work. The COVID-19 pandemic brings other factors into the equation, according to Family and Community Support Services Volunteer Services Co-ordinator Cindy Lauwen, who said caregivers must now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border restrictions remain in effect
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers ahead of the Labour Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. CBSA said in a news release that the Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enmax to host drive-in concert by George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Enmax Centre has announced it will be hosting a drive-in concert featuring live performances by Canadian country music stars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 1. The “Big Screen Harvest Party” will feature Canyon and Pritchett, with their bands, performing live on stage at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At-home learning cohorts can book education programs at the Galt
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Graham Ruttan Galt Museum & Archives The Galt Museum & Archives is one of the most popular destinations for educational field trips, with over 10,000 students, staff and caregivers coming through education programs in an average year. Caregivers in southern Alberta are making very difficult decisions about how to educate their children, with some students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy weekend anticipated for Waterton
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – WATERTON With the final long weekend of summer coming up this Labour Day long weekend, Waterton Lakes National Park is anticipating an influx of local visitors. With a busy weekend anticipated, Waterton is urging visitors to plan ahead. For the best trip possible, visitors should arrive early or later in the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre Outré presents the ImpromptOu Players
By Woodard, Dale on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Since 2014, Theatre Outré has led the way with live improvised comedy in the heart of downtown Lethbridge. This month they are leading the way with a wide range of improv shows that will leave you laughing. With a cast of veteran performers from Lethbridge, Theatre Outré has formed its own performance cohort, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charges for producing weapons with 3D printer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 53-year-old Picture Butte man has been charged with various weapons-related offences for allegedly using a 3D printer to illegally produce firearms, and for attempting to traffic them. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) announced the arrest of the man and seizure of the firearms on Thursday. Lethbridge ALERT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips calls on new police chief to support her appeal of discipline of two officers
By Herald on September 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on the city’s new Chief of Police to support her appeal of a discipline decision made against two Lethbridge Police Service officers who have admitted to undertaking an unauthorized surveillance of her in 2017 when she was Alberta’s Minister of Environment. In a July ... Read More »
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By Herald on September 3rd, 2020
An Alberta man has been charged for allegedly 3D-printing firearm parts. ALERT believes this is the first time in Alberta that charges have been laid in relation to the 3D-printing of firearms. The investigation came as the result of a joint initiative between ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team and the RCMP’s National Weapons Enforcement Support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date finally set in $500K theft, fraud case
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A trial date has finally been set after more than four years for a 49-year-old man accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a Taber business. Scott Allen Blanchard will have his day in court on March 3 of next year after setting a trial date on Monday in Lethbridge provincial court. All Taber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From beekeeping to politics: Former Coaldale mayor turns 100 today
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald – coaldale imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Alan Graham, a former mayor of Coaldale, is marking his 100th birthday today, celebrating a life filled with family, public service and years of hard work in the beekeeping and honey fields. “Well, it’s a long time. As you put in all those 100 years you never dream ... Read More »
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