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City seeking feedback for programs, services
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Although in-person community engagement events aren’t possible at the moment due to COVID-19 restrictions, the City is looking to connect with residents digitally through the Get Involved Lethbridge website at http://www.getinvolvedlethbridge.ca. The Get Involved Lethbridge site has the capability to translate the content into more than 100 languages, making it more accessible to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orchids, off-road chaos in Crowsnest Pass
By Submitted Article on July 3rd, 2020
David McIntyre Fourteen years ago – back in 2006 – I discovered what appeared to be Alberta’s largest known population of a big, rare (in Alberta) orchid. The showy species: mountain lady’s slipper. The blooming orchids – there were hundreds of them – were concentrated within a relatively small area, high on the steep slopes ... Read More »
2 responsesProvince to twin portion of Hwy. 3
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Herald — tabertkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe Kenney government announced it would be spending $150 million over the next three years to twin Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett as part of its stimulus efforts for southern Alberta.Premier Jason Kenney made the welcome announcement on Thursday in Taber alongside Transportation Minister Ric McIver, Associate Minister Grant Hunter ... Read More »
1 responseProvince announces twinning of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2020
The Province announced that it will be twinning a 46-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett. The twinning project will support about 755 jobs and will drive economic recovery and diversification in southern Alberta. Twinning Highway 3 will improve safety along this increasingly busy portion of the highway. “The twinning of Highway 3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Day brings visitors to Galt, Fort
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Although COVID-19 restricted many events and gatherings for Canada Day, many families took to local historic sites that recently opened to celebrate and learn about Canadian history. On a normal Canada Day, Fort Whoop-Up is a popular venue for families, but with some changes and limited space, the Fort was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney prepared to gamble for job creation
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Premier Jason Kenney said his government has adopted an aggressive policy of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure stimulus spending to try to attract investment, create jobs and help build bridges to get Alberta over the financial “chasm” of the next 12-18 months. “The fiscal situation is dramatic,” he told The ... Read More »
1 responseMaking the best of COVID Canada Day
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Chalk art in Downtown Lethbridge; Raymond hosts reverse parade Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 halting almost all Canada Day events throughout southern Alberta, community organizations found ways to keep communities connected for the nation’s celebration. The Lethbridge Downtown BRZ heard about the City of Lethbridge cancelling its Canada Day celebrations and still wanted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T-shirt sales to help small businesses
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to support businesses in the region, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Fully Promoted and Inspire Marketing & Media have teamed up to sell T-shirts branded with the slogan, “Won’t Blow Over.” Proceeds from the sales of the T-shirts, which retail for $20 per youth and $25 per adult, will be ... Read More »
1 responseSecond part of YMCA reopening set for July 18
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com YMCA Lethbridge announced the second part of their public opening as part of the provincial phases of reopening from COVID-19. Starting on July 18, the gym and fitness centre are set to open, along with the aquatic centre, as long as repairs on the facility are completed by that time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$27.8M for Exhibition
By Kalinowski, Tim on July 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Exhibition Park Exolution upgrade got a super charge from the provincial government to help transform it into a world-class agrifood hub right here in Lethbridge. Premier Jason Kenney and Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshan announced $27.8 million in funding for the project at a special press conference at the park’s ... Read More »
1 responseAggies take Grow the Future Gala online, raise $10,000
By Submitted Article on July 2nd, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE The Grow the Future Gala could not be held in person this spring, so the University of Lethbridge Agricultural Students’ Society (The Aggies) went online and still managed to raise $10,000 to donate to the local non-profit organization Agriculture for Life. The Aggies annually present their Grow the Future ... Read More »
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