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Could pandemic response help eliminate hepatitis C?
By Submitted Article on July 24th, 2020
Laurie Edmiston CATIE Every World Hepatitis Day (July 28), I make the case to anyone who will listen: hepatitis C is a dreadful virus that can cause severe liver damage and even death, but it is preventable, curable, and there is no reason why we can’t eliminate it from Canada. In fact, our government committed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collision witnesses found
By Jensen, Randy on July 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Several witnesses have come forward after Lethbridge Police issued a request for witnesses in connection with a collision where a semi truck struck an overpass then fled the scene. On Tuesday between 7-8 p.m., a semi truck carrying a large, oversized load collided with the overpass in the northbound lanes of Mayor Magrath Drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucking the pandemic
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com It wasn’t your typical night at the drive-in on Thursday. However, this production on the big screen was rated “B” for bulls. Returning to riding after a 138-day hiatus from competition in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBR Canada Monster Energy Tour LIVE: Drive-In Spectacular parked itself in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking witnesses in connection with semi truck collision with overpass
By Herald on July 23rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police are seeking witnesses in connection with a collision where a semi truck struck an overpass then fled the scene. On July 21, 2020 between 7-8 pm, a semi truck carrying a large, over-sized load collided with the overpass in the northbound lanes of Mayor Magrath Drive and Highway 3. The collision caused significant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks Canada forced to euthanize food-conditioned black bear in Waterton
By Herald on July 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD — WATERTON Parks Canada officials were forced to euthanize a black bear who had become food conditioned due to garbage and other attractants left by visitors in Waterton Lakes National Park. In a statement released by the park, on July 10 Parks Canada closed trails and backcountry campgrounds in the Bauerman Valley, accessed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief Body to stand trial
By Shurtz, Delon on July 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood Tribe Police officer charged last year with sexual assault is finally set to stand trial. After several delays and previous court hearings, an agent for the accused’s lawyer confirmed Wednesday the trial for Const. Bradley Chief Body has been scheduled for Nov. 19-20. Chief Body pleaded not guilty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence in forgery case
By Shurtz, Delon on July 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who pretended to be someone else so he could access that person’s bank account has been handed a conditional sentence. Mark Anderson, who was set to stand trial this week in Lethbridge provincial court, pleaded guilty instead to charges of impersonation and forgery. He was given a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police issue warrant for assault suspect
By Jensen, Randy on July 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 21-year-old man in connection with an incident where a male was assaulted outside a westside home over the weekend. On Sunday at approximately 11 p.m. police responded to Chinook Regional Hospital after staff reported a male had been dropped off at the ER with serious head injuries. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications being accepted for IRP program
By Jensen, Randy on July 23rd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherlad.com The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, is offering a second and final round of funding through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). The program is part of a national initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada and funded by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watch out for freelancer imposters
By Submitted Article on July 23rd, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau Small businesses looking to hire a freelancer online, beware. Scammers are creating fake accounts. They use photos and resumes of real professionals and entice businesses with low rates. How the Scam Works You are looking to hire a freelancer, such as a software developer or graphic designer to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some positives to be found in region’s economic stats
By Jensen, Randy on July 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD There was some positive momentum for the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region in June, despite the continued rise in the unemployment rate. According to the July Labour Force Update released by Economic Development Lethbridge, total unemployment was up from May, highlighted by full-time gains of 1,500 jobs (or 1.5 per cent). More people were ... Read More »
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