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Holy Spirit to cut staff to deal with shortfall
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, facing a shortfall of about $1.8 million in provincial funding, will be permanently cutting 21 positions this fall. According to a release put out by the division this week, Alberta Education’s funding commitment for 2020/2021 is not sufficient to absorb wage increases due to grid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many businesses concerned about cashflow
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force says many businesses recently allowed to reopen after COVID-19 are still concerned about their cashflow situation and are considering closure after the summer if they are unable to generate enough sales. According to the survey results released by the Task Force on Thursday, about 38 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movement key to healthy aging: U of L researcher
By Yoos, Cam on June 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Some people may look forward to the time when they don’t have to shop, cook and clean house, but it turns out those activities help support healthy aging. A University of Lethbridge researcher is examining the different ways to increase daily movement among older adults in assisted-living residences. “When you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition launched opposing Six Mile trail development
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A petition launched this week in Lethbridge to oppose Six Mile Coulee trail development has already garnered over 2,000 signatures. The petition, formally called “Opposition of Pathway 24 Development in Six Mile Coulee,” is sponsored by Bryce Nugent. Nugent told The Herald the petition was prompted by recent discussions at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L researchers studying biological differences between sexes
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com For many years, many scientific studies have focused on using only male subjects, in both human and animal experiments. Now researchers like Jamshid Faraji and Gerlinde Metz at the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience are shining a spotlight on biological sex differences and making them an integral ... Read More »
4 responsesFatal crash suspect ordered to attend court
By Shurtz, Delon on June 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is facing charges in connection with a fatal car collision last year has been ordered to attend court next week to confirm his whereabouts and speak to new charges. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox said the Crown has lost ... Read More »
1 responseHabitat for Humanity continues to provide homes for families in need
By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comHabitat for Humanity is a non-profit housing organization that works with local communities across over 70 countries around the world. In Lethbridge, Habitat for Humanity continues to provide for local families in need, as they work to finish a home for a deserving family before the end of summer.Families and individuals in need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads not guilty to drug smuggling charges
By Shurtz, Delon on June 5th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle $3 million worth of drugs into Alberta, is set to stand trial later this fall, more than a year after he was charged with smuggling and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. The case was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to offer its Early Start Experience to new students online
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Early Start Experience (ESE) will be offered to new students online in August, to learn all they need to set them up for success at the university. Offered by the School of Liberal Education, ESE is designed to help students make the transition from high school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poster campaign aims to spread empowering messages
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A new Alberta Health Services campaign aims to highlight empowerment and increase awareness about positive things happening around the province. Health is in My Hands makes use of 11-by-eight-inch posters, each with a different positive message. People can download the posters through the Alberta Health Services (AHS) website: http://www.ahs.ca and search for ahs.ca/healthisinmy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L appoints Helstein Interim Vice-Provost
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has filled a key position in its senior leadership group by appointing Michelle Helstein to the role of Interim Vice-Provost, for a three-year term. Helstein, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been assuming more administrative responsibilities over her tenure at the ... Read More »
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