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City’s Utility Payment Deferral deadline is today
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to assist customers during COVID-19, and in accordance with the provincial government’s Utility Payment Deferral Program, the City of Lethbridge halted its standard arrears collection and disconnection process, and stopped penalty fees for residential and small commercial customers. The deadline to apply to the Utility Deferral Program ends at 4:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impaired driver fined $3,000
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Driving on the wrong side of the road, with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, has earned a Lethbridge man a hefty fine. Aidan Quinn Gomany was fined nearly $3,000 after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of impaired driving. Gomany, 20, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College webinars will help answer student questions
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD For post-secondary students who have questions about what will happen in the fall, Lethbridge College is ready with the answers. The college is launching its webinar Summer Series to provide information to those thinking of starting their post-secondary education at Lethbridge College to allow them the chance to ask any pertinent questions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamps celebrate medical field
By Submitted Article on June 18th, 2020
Walter Kerber LETHBRIDGE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Over the years, since the first issuance of commemorative stamps, there were stamps related to the medical profession. During the present pandemic, we recognized the first responders, nurses and doctors. A lot of these types of individuals have been recognized by the Canadian post office over the last century. Postage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger collects $47K in food, funds
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The citywide Target Hunger campaign held Saturday collected more than 17,000 pounds of food to help restock the shelves at Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks. Financial contributions were also accepted, bringing the final value from Lethbridge residents to almost $47,000. While food donations are down substantially from last year (42,000 in 2019), organizers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spenceley named acting dean of U of L Faculty of Health Sciences
By Yoos, Cam on June 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Spenceley, a dedicated registered nurse who has advanced the study of primary health care and health system reform, has been appointed as the acting dean of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Spenceley, who has served the faculty as assistant dean (nursing) and most recently as associate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be wary of ‘free’ roof inspections
By Sulz, Dave on June 18th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau With the warmer weather comes roofing scams. This spring, >BBB Scam Tracker >is already receiving reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these cons. How the Scam Works You receive a call or a person shows up at the door claiming to represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repairs to affect roads
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Effective immediately, Stafford Drive North will be closed both directions between 5 Avenue and 6 Avenue so crews can work on a sanitary service repair. This work is expected to be completed by Friday, weather permitting. As this road closure may impact a Lethbridge Transit route, please call 311 during business hours about possible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three charged in CST, ALERT operation
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police charged a male and two females with drug offences following a vehicle stop and the execution of search warrants at homes in the city and in Raymond. Last Thursday, following a short-term investigation into suspected drug activity, police conducted a vehicle stop along the 1900 block of 2 Avenue North. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man given conditional sentence for assault
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Barney Zacharias was avenging his mother when he beat up his father during a drunken rage last year. At about 2:45 a.m. Dec. 26, Zacharias and another man went to the Heritage Inn Hotel in Taber where he knew he would find his father. Because of their relation, a clerk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council expresses interest in joining opioid class-action suit
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted 8-1 in favour of expressing interest in joining a $10-billion class-action lawsuit launched against pharmaceutical companies who oversold prescription opioids leading to the current illegal opioid crisis in Canada, and will be looking into becoming a named party in the lawsuit. City solicitor Brian Loewen explained the ... Read More »
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