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U of L researchers receive nearly $4M in funding grants
By Jensen, Randy on July 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A group of University of Lethbridge researchers are recipients of close to $4 million in new grants payable over multiple years through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Discovery research program. The Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, recently announced more than $492 million in funding to some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controversial bills defended by minister
By Jensen, Randy on July 11th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Facing dissent on both right and the left with Charter challenges filed on Bill 1 and Bill 10 already this year, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer spoke to The Herald earlier this week to answer critics and state the government’s point of view. Drafted in response to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men charged in theft of vehicle, trailer
By Jensen, Randy on July 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge police have charged two men after a citizen observed her friend’s stolen vehicle and promptly reported it. After the stolen Suburban was spotted along the 3800 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South, members of the Crime Suppression Team and Patrols attended the area and used a pinning technique to immobilize the vehicle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Brothers Big Sisters use ingenuity to keep operating
By Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comBig Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District have faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but have also found new resilience and ingenuity to make themselves stronger as an organization.“We moved all our relationships to virtual,” explains the organization’s executive director Jenn Visser. “We didn’t want our relationships to just end because the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Winnipeg plant could have indirect benefits for local growers
By Jensen, Randy on July 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A new production plant being set up in Winnipeg to turn peas and canola into protein powder is of interest to Alberta growers, but is considered more of a long-term prospect rather than of immediate benefit to most producers. Canola exporters have been seeking new markets for Canadian crops after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to four months in jail for buying stolen vehicle
By Shurtz, Delon on July 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Buying a vehicle he knew was stolen has earned a Lethbridge man a stint behind bars. Paul Wayne McCarthy was sentenced to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000. Court was told police were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province providing $20M for U of L heating upgrade
By Jensen, Randy on July 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Alberta government is providing $20 million to upgrade the University of Lethbridge’s district heating and cooling centre, which will create about 112 jobs in the Lethbridge area. The district heating and cooling centre is located in the original University Hall building, which first opened in 1971. An upgraded district heating and cooling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second-degree murder case faces another adjournment
By Shurtz, Delon on July 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against two men charged with second-degree murder earlier this year continues to be adjourned with little progress while lawyers wait to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. Justin Robert White Cow and Jason James Crane Chief appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, but after a brief discussion their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 30 months in prison for robbery
By Shurtz, Delon on July 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old man convicted of robbery three times since 2012 has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Dylan Altenhofen will spend his time in custody in a provincial jail, however, after his federal sentence was reduced by seven and a half months for time he has already spent in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family comes up with new ways to celebrate Ida’s 100th birthday
By Woodard, Dale on July 10th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Ida May Ngor (Yuen) Lee saw a parade coming up the block. It was for her, and with good reason. With an abundance of family and friends – and more family from around the world keeping tabs online – Ngor celebrated her 100th birthday July 2. In keeping with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation benefits Rehoboth
By Sulz, Dave on July 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD CV Benefits and A-Win Insurance recently donated $2,500 to Rehoboth Christian Ministries, based in Coaldale. Mutual Fire of B.C. invites brokers from their broker network to make recommendations to them about charities in their local communities, and CV Benefits and A-Win Insurance recommended Rehoboth Christian Ministries because of the work Rehoboth does in ... Read More »
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