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At home in downtown
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comThrough the decades of development that Lethbridge underwent to become the city it is today, a local shop has remained in its spot to support the community with niche-market Japanese items for 73 years.Nakagama’s Japanese Foods and Giftware — one of the oldest businesses in the city — was started by Ryutaro Nakagama ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partial, full road closures over next few days
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge is advising motorists there will be several partial and full road closures between today and Thursday so crews can work on overlay paving and patching. The closures include: – Today: moving lane closures on 6 Avenue South from 13 Street to Mayor Magrath Drive South from 5 a.m. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popular downtown venue Average Joe’s forced to close
By Woodard, Dale on July 4th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com A popular Lethbridge sports bar and music venue has closed its doors. After riding out the COVID-19 pandemic the best they could over the past three months, Average Joe’s Sports Bar has shut down. The sports bar, located in downtown Lethbridge, officially shut down June 24 after closing up shop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City is working to get the lead out
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge will be removing the last remaining lead pipes in the community’s drinking water system over the next two years free of charge to affected property owners. According to Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater for the City of Lethbridge, there are 84 known ... Read More »
1 responseGord Bamford drive-in concerts set for Exhibition Park
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD ATB is sponsoring two “Drive-In For Mental Health” concerts with Gord Bamford, Saturday, July 11 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Exhibition Park. The event is part of the Drive-in Concert Series in support of mental health charities across Alberta. Proceeds from the concerts will go to Wood’s Homes and Lethbridge Family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CCH student graduates from U of L with three degrees
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Aimee Benoit has graduated from the University of Lethbridge with three degrees and two distinguished awards. The Catholic Central High School grad leaves the U of L having completed her BA ’98, MSc ’16, PhD ’20. That has earned Benoit the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit and the Governor General’s ... Read More »
1 responseLandfill returning to summer hours
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Beginning Monday, Lethbridge residents can take advantage of longer operating hours at the City’s Waste & Recycling Centre (landfill). The Waste & Recycling Centre will return to summer hours and will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. During a normal year, the Waste & Recycling Centre operates from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L hockey player strikes academic gold
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Jessica (Lohues) Nelson has spent the past five winters suiting up for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s hockey team. Those athletic moments are standouts as (Lohues) Nelson completes her combined Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, which also made her the recipient of the Faculty of Education Gold Medal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The best friend I have ever had’
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2020
Craig AlbrechtFor The HeraldNo matter how long the run, every performer realizes at some point the show must end. The thought of the curtain coming down on a friendship spanning almost six decades — even an unlikely one — isn’t one Wayne Newton wanted to fathom, however.Contacted in the days leading up to the passing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy rain results in high stream flow for Oldman River – recreational use extremely dangerous
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: After significant rain fall earlier this week, the Oldman River has seen a significant increase in stream flow. Lethbridge would typically see a stream flow of 200-250 cubic meters/second this time of year and over the last several days, that has risen to as high as 730 cubic meters/second. The river is also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playgrounds are opening – are they safe?
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Laura Lukye Alberta Health Services With playgrounds slowly opening around Alberta, kids are rejoicing but parents might be feeling a bit more cautious. Playgrounds have always been a place to escape, to play freely and are often the central hub of a community. But are playgrounds safe now? There are some recommendations you should keep ... Read More »
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