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Beware paving contractor scams
By Submitted Article on June 25th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU A common scam that tends to surface during the warm days of summer is the driveway repair scam and the BBB wants you to know how you can avoid it. If you’re looking to have some paving work done this summer, BBB says it’s crucial to check out trustworthy ... Read More »
1 responseLaser pointed at plane
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating an incident where the co-pilot of a plane preparing to land at the Lethbridge Airport was temporarily blinded by a laser. On Tuesday at approximately 3:15 a.m. a King Air 200 flying at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet was hit with a high-intensity green laser. The laser caused ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six people charged in Galt Gardens group assault
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Six people are facing charges from Lethbridge Police in connection with the assault of a 47-year-old man. On Monday at about 11:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a large disturbance in Galt Gardens and located an injured male. A female bystander advised she recorded the altercation on her phone and provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to continue funding Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The provincial government announced Tuesday it would be continuing to fund the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program and offering free naloxone and methadone treatment for those struggling with opioid addiction in Alberta. An additional $4 million over four years will help expand access to the VOPD, an Alberta Health Services program which uses telehealth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diabetes Canada reopening Saturday
By Sulz, Dave on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Diabetes Canada is reopening its collection of clothing and textile donation operations since shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are encouraged to donate any used clothing and textiles that they no longer need. In Lethbridge, the reopening will kick off with a community-wide clothing donation event Saturday at the Real Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephanie keeping Nicholas Sheran clean
By Woodard, Dale on June 25th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com For Stephanie Hamer, it all started with a paddle around the lake at Nicholas Sheran Park about a month ago. Immediately, she knew she would need to spruce things up. Now, the 32-year-old Lethbridge resident who has fibromyalgia and has been unable to work has been putting in the hours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man fined for series of charges
By Shurtz, Delon on June 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to offences in Alberta and B.C. has until next January to pay off nearly $4,000 in fines. Craig Joseph Peterson was fined $3,640 after he pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of theft under $5,000, drug possession, failure to appear in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Psych assessment for arson suspect
By Shurtz, Delon on June 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychological assessment ordered in May for a 27-year-old woman accused of starting a fire in the downtown area has been extended for another month. A judge ordered on May 26 that Mary-Lee Roy Parks have a 30-day forensic assessment, but Tuesday court was told the assessment had not been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New film a timely story
By Submitted Article on June 25th, 2020
There has been a shortage of newer films to watch over the past few months. I heard about, and got the opportunity, to pre-screen a powerful and timely true story that arrives at our theatre this weekend. Yes – a NEW movie! “Burden,” starring Forrest Whitaker, tells the story about a museum celebrating the Ku ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curbside recycling meeting objectives
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One year after implementation, the curbside recycling program and the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) are meeting their objectives in reducing landfill waste and selling locally produced recyclables successfully in the North American marketplace. “It’s been over a year for the curbside recycling program, and we’re pretty happy with the results ... Read More »
1 responseTaber ‘Berbon’ hits the shelves
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Taber corn will have a new taste to it as Bridgeland Distillery in Calgary is using the grain to craft a specialized bourbon-style spirit they branded Taber Corn Berbon, which is to be released today. With some of the best grain in the world, the specialized spirit is the result ... Read More »
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