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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!Entering U.S. on false pretenses can prove costly
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald With travel still restricted to “essential” business only and recently extended, Lethbridge residents who are looking to travel south of the border to access properties they own in the United States would have to plead their individual cases to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “CBP officers make the final determination of whether ... Read More »
1 responseResearch 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!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!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 »
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!City collects additional feedback for 5 Avenue and 13 Street N. corridors
By Woodard, Dale on July 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge welcomed a bit of extra feedback in regards to an important intersection. Looking to generate response from people on foot, cycling or driving in their functional planning and design process for the 5 Avenue and 13 Street North and surrounding corridors, the City extended a public ... 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!Next phase of University Drive twinning to begin on Monday
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The next phase of construction for the University Drive Twinning project is scheduled to begin on Monday, weather permitting. To complete the roadway twinning construction south of the Sunridge roundabout, northbound and southbound University Drive traffic will be switched onto the new east-side lanes. The construction and traffic switch will cause the closure ... Read More »
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