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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!Water Rescue Team keeps afloat with latest in training
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge Fire & Emergency Services has been conducting training with the Water Rescue Team over the last couple of weeks, to make sure their training is kept up to date for the community’s safety.Over the past two weeks, all members of the Water Rescue Team had the opportunity to gain knowledge and training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Centre Society opening new ‘Tech Hub’
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta is opening a new “Tech Hub” to provide families and individuals with free access to online services. With Tech Hub families and individuals are now able to access computers to do homework, apply for financial support, jobs, learn online, connect with family, and do whatever families ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege shows continued support for LGBTQ+
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College faculty, staff, students and community members gathered in the front entrance for the fifth annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Monday morning. In recognition of Pride Month and to their diverse community, the college raised the rainbow flag to show its continued support for diversity and acceptance throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed in fraud case
By Shurtz, Delon on June 17th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who earlier this month admitted she defrauded the County of Lethbridge of nearly $50,000 over three years, will have to wait a little longer before she learns when she’ll be sentenced. A date to sentence 41-year-old Brandi Leanne Doucette was expected to be scheduled Monday during a hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot flag raised for National Indigenous People’s Week
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge raised the Blackfoot Confederacy flag over city hall on Monday to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Week which culminates with National Indigenous People’s Day on Sunday. About a dozen City representatives and citizens came out to help hoist the flag after a traditional blessing and prayer from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to support Brier bid
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Despite some strong voices in opposition on city council, the City of Lethbridge will be making a $1-million bid to host the Tim Horton’s Brier in 2022. Council voted 7-2 to designate all remaining dollars left over in its major event hosting fund, amounting to $355,000, for the bid, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L celebrates Pride Month with flag raising
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge celebrated the LGBTQ+ community that’s within and surrounds the institution with its annual Pride flag raising ceremony, Monday morning. For many years, the U of L has celebrated the diversity of its students, faculty and staff, and promoted equality through all of the different departments. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Kodiak, Pronghorn earns dental degree
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Robert Olsen of Cardston has completed the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona (CDMA) of Midwestern University. Conferring of degrees took place in a virtual graduation ceremony hosted by Midwestern University May 22. Olsen is the son of Shawn and Lynda Olsen. He graduated from Cardston High ... Read More »
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