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Tourism Lethbridge names new CEO
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge has announced that Jasmine Sangria will be assuming the role as chief executive officer of the company. A seasoned brand strategist, Sangria has worked in the marketing industries in Vancouver and Whitehorse for almost two decades with brands such as Vespa, Best Western, Coast Hotels and the First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber, Economic Recovery Task Force launch ‘POST Promise’
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A new campaign sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force is encouraging local business owners to make the “POST Promise” to help build consumer confidence that all necessary steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The local effort is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist hurt in collision
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A cyclist was injured and remains in hospital following a collision with a vehicle on Wednesday evening. Lethbridge Police are investigating the collision which happened at about 7:30 p.m. in the downtown core. Investigation determined an SUV was travelling west on 4 Avenue South when it struck a cyclist travelling north across 4 Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Aid initiative to help people navigate courts
By Shurtz, Delon on July 31st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Navigating an often complicated court system can be challenging and sometimes daunting at the best of times, and restrictions implemented because of COVID-19 aren’t making things any easier. However, an initiative implemented nearly a month ago is helping people deal with their criminal court matters without attending court or even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uninterrupted service for Pincher Creek Health Centre
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – PINCHER CREEK Alberta Health Services says care at the Pincher Creek Health Centre is continuing with uninterrupted service. “The hospital is an important part of the community, and we value the care physicians and staff provide. Our goal is always to keep the site operating as normal, and to ensure that all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men charged in multi-million-dollar fraud
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged two men in connection with a multi-million-dollar investment fraud. In June 2018, members of the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an extensive, long-term investigation into a multi-million-dollar investment fraud spanning multiple jurisdictions across Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, police said in a news release. Police determined a Lethbridge man had been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to seek bail in higher court
By Shurtz, Delon on July 31st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old man who was denied bail in May in relation to several criminal charges, hopes he’ll have better luck in front of another judge. Anthony Douglas Johnston was denied bail by a provincial court judge on May 7, and has been sitting in remand at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$3.8 million in prizes in Cash & Cars Lottery
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tickets are now on sale for the 2020 Cash & Cars Lottery to benefit the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Cross Cancer Institute. The Alberta Cancer Foundation directly supports all 17 cancer centres in Alberta, including the Cross Cancer Institute and Tom Baker Cancer Centre. A release from Cash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popular Taber corn hits stands
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Putting the bad memories of a year ago behind them, local Taber corn growers opened their season in the city and southern Alberta on Thursday and saw brisk business throughout the day. “People are swarming in and scooping it up, which is good because we have a lot of corn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown Farmers’ Market draws a crowd to new location
By Woodard, Dale on July 30th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald There were a few masked folks looking for a good deal in downtown Lethbridge Wednesday. Under sunny skies, the Downtown Farmers’ Market was open for business in its second week of operation. In the morning, the spot set up between 4 and 5 Street on 2 Avenue South was already starting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP officer’s assault trial to proceed in December
By Shurtz, Delon on July 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After numerous court hearings, and a couple of cancelled trials, a Fort Macleod RCMP officer is finally scheduled to proceed to trial later this year. The hearing for Troy William Heystek is set to run Dec. 7-8 in Fort Macleod provincial court. The 50-year-old officer, who was originally scheduled for ... Read More »
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