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Virtual Moonlight Run has a new twist
By Dale Woodard on February 5th, 2021
For the second straight year, the Moonlight Run is going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021 version features a new twist, one of the lunar sort. “Something we’ve added because of the virtual format is we thought it might be fun to do some longer distances, that people could accumulate mileage over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC tradition meets technology for Indigenous Services
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Services has found new ways to provide support for their students by combining technology with traditional teachings. Twice a week, the college’s students are able to meet online with the college’s Elders and Grandparents over Zoom for fireside chats as part of the Cultural Support program. Each Monday, the session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Input sought on Lomond wind project
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com ABO Wind is proposing to build the largest single-phased wind project in southern Alberta, and is welcoming written submissions from the public until Feb. 24. If approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission, the $500 million investment would create over 300 jobs during the construction and around 15 long-term maintenance positions. The project ... Read More »
1 responseApplication made for harm reduction site
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary-based harm reduction society is seeking permission to distribute clean needles and other items to prevent sexually transmitted diseases among Lethbridge’s most vulnerable. HIV Community Link has applied for a development permit from the City of Lethbridge to operate what it is calling a resource centre to provide harm ... Read More »
11 responsesPolice investigating northside residential fire
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police and fire officials are investigating an explosion which led to a fire at a northside home on the 1400 block of 11 Avenue North Wednesday evening. The Lethbridge Fire Marshal’s office is confirming emergency crews were called to the scene at about 9 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impaired driver gets hefty fine
By Delon Shurtz on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An impaired driver who was trapped in his overturned vehicle following a collision last year has been levied a hefty fine. Paul Dale Baumback was fined $2,500 plus a surcharge after he pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of driving with a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit. Baumback, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MD of Taber trying solar on oil/gas sites
By Cole Parkinson on February 4th, 2021
Discussions around small-scale solar projects on abandoned oil/gas lease sites have been swirling with the Municipal District of Taber for several years now, and things are starting to move towards construction. The MD has been working with Keith Hirsche since 2019 as they have been investigating the concept of developing smaller solar projects on abandoned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police have eyes on city’s distracted drivers
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service wants you to know even though you might not have your eyes on the road as you fiddle with your cellphone, its officers certainly may have their eyes on you. “In the Traffic Response Unit all of our vehicles are unmarked,” states Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the LPS Traffic ... Read More »
2 responsesFebruary events at Lethbridge library
By Greg Bobinec on February 4th, 2021
The Lethbridge Public Library has a number of activities planned for the month of February for everyone to take part in. On Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., the Library will be hosting an online discussion called So You Want to Run for Office: Women in Local Government. The discussion will follow the importance of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID grant fund available to homeowners, renters
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Homeowners and renters financially impacted by COVID-19 will now have some support available through the City of Lethbridge’s COVID-19 Housing Supplement Program. The $500,000 grant fund will pay up to $2,000 in the form of a one-time supplement to support the housing needs of those who have been unduly affected by COVID-19. To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plan promotes increased density in new neighbourhoods
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge hosted an online “coffee chat” with city planning staff on Wednesday to go over proposed changes to the City’s Municipal Development Plan which could have implications for local developers. The updated MDP accounts for new development of the Airport Business Park, and the City’s plans to annex lands from Lethbridge County ... Read More »
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