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Lethbridge East MLA says province doing everything it can
By Jensen, Randy on March 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says the provincial government is doing everything it can under unprecedented circumstances during this COVID-19 crisis to keep Albertans safe and to ensure that people can pay their bills. “The extraordinary circumstance, I believe, is the reason we have to have an extraordinary response,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Churches work to stayed connected to congregations
By Sulz, Dave on March 21st, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Many people these days are likely praying for deliverance from the COVID-19 pandemic – they’re just not doing it from the church pews. Social-distancing measures that have been implemented to help combat the spread of the coronavirus have prompted local church congregations to halt the traditional gatherings for Sunday services. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province must do more, says Lethbridge-West MLA
By Jensen, Randy on March 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge West MLA and Opposition finance critic Shannon Phillips says the Alberta government needs to be doing significantly more to help families and small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis. Phillips says the provincial government’s program to pay those waiting for EI benefits $573 a week while waiting for the federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver charged in fatal crash granted bail
By Shurtz, Delon on March 21st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was charged in connection with a fatal car collision last year, released from custody shortly afterward then re-arrested last month on unrelated charges, has been released again. Wesley Brian Phillips was re-arrested in February on outstanding warrants from Airdrie where he faces charges of unlawfully being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homeless feeling strain of outbreak
By Jensen, Randy on March 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgherald.com The city’s homeless are trying to get on as best they can despite the COVID-19 crisis, but are beginning to feel the strains of the outbreak like everyone else in the community. The streets are calm for now, says Julie Kissick, co-founder of Streets Alive Mission. “They are not concerned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Support for COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2020
The City of Lethbridge has been working with the community to identify all organizations and businesses that are providing supports and services during the COVID-19 crisis and list them in one location for ease of use. At this time, the City has been able to work with dozens of organizations and businesses to update their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police advising of scam impersonating Lethbridge Police Service officers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2020
From Lethbridge Police Service: Lethbridge Police are advising the public of a scam involving the impersonation of LPS officers. On March 19, 2020 a local man was contacted by phone and advised his social insurance number had been used in a multi-million fraud. The caller asked the male for his SIN to confirm it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College cancels Convocation
By Jensen, Randy on March 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to do its part to restrict exposure to students during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge College has decided to cancel its 2020 Convocation. College president and CEO Paula Burns sent an email message to students on Thursday morning about the decision. “Although it may not come as a surprise, I am ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Share your pain experiences
By Submitted Article on March 20th, 2020
Task force seeking input from Canadians living with chronic pain Michelle Sauve ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Maya Angelou is famously quoted to say, “I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.” When my personal journey with chronic pain began over two years ago, this quote stuck in my mind. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be careful with what you flush down the toilet
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Staying at home in self-isolation can be boring and uncomfortable, but if people persist in flushing stuff into the sewers that shouldn’t be flushed, that home-stay is going to get a whole lot more uncomfortable very quickly, says City of Lethbridge Water and Wastewater operations manager Leanne Lammersten. “We do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facebook group offering help to locals in need
By Bobinec, Greg on March 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A the Lethbridge Support Circle group on Facebook that is bringing the community together in a time of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic to share resources with individuals in need. Lethbridge Support Circle opened to the public last Friday and already has just under 2,000 members who are looking for ... Read More »
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