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U of L Fresh Fest going virtual with lineup of events
By Jensen, Randy on September 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The start of the fall semester would not be complete without the annual Fresh Fest extravaganza to properly welcome students to campus culture at the University of Lethbridge. But how can you create culture in the virtual and socially distanced world of COVID-19? The U of L Students’ Union (ULSU) knows how. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence for man found with stolen high end SUV
By Shurtz, Delon on September 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former southern Alberta man caught last year with a stolen high end SUV has been handed a short custodial sentence, but he won’t have to spend any time in jail. Jamie Stewart Vanrootselaar pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property for ... Read More »
2 responsesArea groups receive Farm Credit Canada funding
By Jensen, Randy on September 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three groups from southern Alberta are the recipients of funding supplied through Farm Credit Canada. In total, FCC is contributing $1.5 million to 92 community projects across Canada, including $264,000 to 15 rural capital projects in Alberta. “The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports rural communities at the heart of Canadian agriculture,” said Sophie Perreault, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Oasis of crime’ closed
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs office shut down another alleged drug house on Lethbridge’s northside on Wednesday. While there are several suspected drug houses in Lethbridge, this one on the 300 block of 20 Street North may be a bigger win for the community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 identified at Chinook High School
By Herald on September 9th, 2020
Update: AHS indicated Wednesday evening there is now a second case at the school Lethbridge Herald In an letter from the Lethbridge School Division sent to staff and community members, Chinook High School indicated they have recently been notified by Alberta Health Services of one case of COVID-19 identified at the school. It does not ... Read More »
1 responseSpotting a galaxy without a telescope
By Submitted Article on September 9th, 2020
Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer Looking up at a clear sky is something we do naturally, whether you are taking a late-night stroll, walking the dog or just relaxing on the deck. Without the aid of binoculars or a telescope, our eyes have a difficult time seeing faint celestial objects that reside in the universe. ... Read More »
1 responseProbe continues into fire on Blood Reserve
By Jensen, Randy on September 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – STANDOFF An investigation by Blood Tribe fire and emergency officials is continuing into a large wildland fire on the north end of the Blood Reserve over the weekend. The Blood Tribe Fire Department was called at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday to respond to the fire. The burned area was described as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L Conservatory of Music taking cautious approach with lessons
By Woodard, Dale on September 9th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music is tuning up for the fall season. As the conservatory continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the songs will remain somewhat the same. That means more of a shift to online as opposed to in-person lessons after a period of silence following the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 16 months for attack on teen
By Shurtz, Delon on September 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man with recent criminal convictions for assault and robbery has been sent to jail for his involvement in a gang-style attack on a younger boy. Alexander Roxby Styra was sentenced last week in Lethbridge provincial court to 16 months in jail, but after being given credit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L prepared for new-look Fall 2020 semester
By Jensen, Randy on September 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Despite a new look in the way the University of Lethbridge will deliver its courses, students can expect the same high-quality learning experience from one of Canada’s top-rated universities as the Fall 2020 semester begins this week. When classes open today, the majority of course delivery will be via an online format. Anticipating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is it ethical to travel internationally duringthe COVID-19 pandemic?
By Submitted Article on September 9th, 2020
Submitted by Katie Turner, Peter A. Johnson, John C. Johnson, Jasrita Singh, Elisia Snyder, Austin A. Mardon The federal government continues to advise all Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada, despite many countries still promoting international tourism. Some people believe the economic benefits of tourism outweigh the risk of increasing COVID-19 cases, while ... Read More »
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