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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!2020 grad bursary promotion exceeds expectations
By Woodard, Dale on July 3rd, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The high school graduating class of 2020 saw the signs. Wanting to recognize graduating high school students who had their graduations affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Re/Max Real Estate Lethbridge launched The Class of 2020 celebration and bursaries initiative in late-May, allowing grads to place signs on their front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City belt tightening is paying off
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City has tightened its belt in light of COVID-19, and has so far been able to absorb this year’s property tax cut and other revenue losses through reductions in service levels and by hiring fewer seasonal personnel. “The City did reduce operations and didn’t recall summer staff as quickly,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KidSport, Sysco to host truckload sale fundraiser
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to the cancellation of the KidSport Golf Tournament and Leadercast events this year due to COVID-19, KidSport is teaming up with Sysco for a fundraising truckload sale. The KidSport/Sysco truck sale fundraiser is set for July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Enmax Centre parking lot. The fundraiser will ... 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 »
Be the first to comment!Kenney says governments must play role in combatting hatred
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Premier Jason Kenney was asked this week to reflect on the turbulent social times we are traversing at the moment with the Black Lives Matter movement, with the calls for justice from Indigenous people, and how Canada continues to lag behind in affording equal opportunities to all its citizens as ... Read More »
1 responseOverland flooding can cause water contamination
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Alberta Health Services says overland flooding from recent heavy rains is occurring in many areas of southern Alberta, putting private water supplies at risk for contamination and presenting other potential hazards. Standing or fast-moving flood water can contain a number of risks that might affect your health. Some concerns with floodwater include: the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North access to Henderson Park west parking lot closed
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE herald Effective today, the north access to the west parking lot of Henderson Park will be closed to the public to facilitate the next phase of the Henderson Park Irrigation Replacement construction project. Access to the west parking lot will be maintained via Mayor Magrath Drive South. Areas on the north section of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking feedback for programs, services
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Although in-person community engagement events aren’t possible at the moment due to COVID-19 restrictions, the City is looking to connect with residents digitally through the Get Involved Lethbridge website at http://www.getinvolvedlethbridge.ca. The Get Involved Lethbridge site has the capability to translate the content into more than 100 languages, making it more accessible to ... Read More »
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