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Musical Ride soldiers on
By Woodard, Dale on August 12th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald -FORT MACLEOD sports@lethbridgeherald.com Even in difficult times, the NWMP Musical Ride still sits tall the saddle. The historic ride at the Fort Museum in Fort Macleod has gone through some alterations to deal with COVID-19 protocols, but the ride, established in 1972 to pay tribute to the earliest days of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking help in identifying break and enter/assault suspect
By Jensen, Randy on August 12th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect in connection with a break and enter and assault. On July 25, just before 9 a.m., three males entered an apartment along the 400 block of Columbia Boulevard West and assaulted two occupants. The males fled prior to police arrival. Two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Medical Association honours city doctor
By Jensen, Randy on August 12th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge physician Dr. Vanessa Maclean has been selected as one of 16 Canadian Medical Association Award recipients, announced this week. The award program is an annual recognition of individuals who’ve made an exceptional contribution to medicine or the health-care system. The 16 award recipients will be officially recognized during a virtual ceremony later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lack of child-care spaces could stall local economy, chamber tells city council
By Jensen, Randy on August 12th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Without adequate child-care spaces the City of Lethbridge’s economy will continue to sputter, says Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Vos. “What we are seeing and what we are hearing from a lot of businesses is that struggle of getting employees back to work, which in turn is the employees ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buckle up and enjoy the hits
By Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Are you ready to Rock Around the Clock? Those wishing to harken back to the golden age of rock n’ roll and the sock hops that came with it can get a blast from the past from the comfort of their vehicles as New West Theatre presents “Live! At The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa man sentenced to seven and a half years for brutal attack on elderly woman
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 21-year-old Ottawa man who viciously beat an elderly woman in her Lethbridge home last spring was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison by Judge Kristin Ailsby during sentencing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Adam Hobkirk-Onate had previously pleaded guilty to charges of housebreaking with intent to rob, aggravated assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!100th anniversary of Bellevue Café shootout commemorated
By Woodard, Dale on August 11th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Crowsnest Pass was the site of a history lesson last Friday. A centennial lesson, in fact. The Crowsnest Heritage Initiative hosted a private memorial service and wreath laying at the Police Memorial at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in honour of RCMP Corporal Ernest Usher and APP Constable Fred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acting continues during pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Many industries have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the film industry, but with new protocols and different creative methods, two Calgary-based actors were able to film a project through the pandemic. Actors and real-life couple, Greyston Holt and Cristina Rosato, were cast in a film as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students need tech donations
By Sulz, Dave on August 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tech donations are urgently needed for Alberta students who do not have reliable access to computers, laptops or the internet at home – particularly those who are from lower-income households. London Drugs and Alberta Computers for Schools are teaming up to accept donations of gently used computers, tablets and phones that can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masks mandatory at college starting Aug. 17
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
Mask policy in effect for on-campus indoor spaces LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort ensure the health and safety of its campus community, Lethbridge College has implemented a mandatory mask policy for on-campus indoor public spaces. Non-medical masks or face coverings that cover the mouth and nose will be mandatory in hallways, washrooms and other common-use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mask bylaw closer to reality
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council passed first and second readings of a temporary bylaw which will make face coverings mandatory in all public areas within the city of Lethbridge. The first two readings of the bylaw passed 6-2 during Monday’s council meeting, but will have to return to third and final reading at ... Read More »
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