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ARCHES defunding sparks heated exchange between councillors
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In the first full city council meeting since the province announced it would be defunding ARCHES, there was bound to be some fallout from that decision given it was such a polarizing issue in the community and on council. Coun. Joe Mauro, who was opposed to the supervised consumption site, ... Read More »
6 responsesHighway3Connector to resume bus service
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The widely used Highway3Connector service between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge will be resuming service, starting Aug. 4, following its suspension of services on June 1, to help flatten the curve of COVID-19. “Highway3Connector is pleased to announce that due to high demand, we are set to resume our Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Blue Cross shares essential summer safety tips
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Submitted by Alberta Blue Cross As COVID-19 has impacted summer vacation plans for many Albertans, Alberta Blue Cross says the pandemic has not stopped the arrival of summer. While large social gatherings and events like festivals and outdoor concerts aren’t permitted this summer, the opportunity to spend time outdoors and travel within Alberta, responsibly, are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton preparing for busy long weekend
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Parks Canada is planning ahead for an anticipated busy rush over the long weekend in Waterton Lakes National Park. With limited travel encouraged by governments to prevent the growing spread of COVID-19, people are anticipated to take to Waterton Park to enjoy some nature. Although visitation is welcomed and encouraged, ... 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!Short-term pain for long-term gain
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While there will be some localized traffic and pedestrian disruptions due to the infrastructure upgrades taking place along 3 Avenue South this summer, the City is committed to ensuring those disruptions will be kept to a minimum for downtown business owners and shoppers. “It’s going to be done in steps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Message from Herald publisher Brian Hancock
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Dear Readers: It’s been a wild ride the last few months, we have received feedback from many of you regarding our changes in publication days, etc., and the message was loud and clear. Based on your feedback we will be publishing on Tuesdays but not Mondays beginning Aug. 1. The confusion on long weekends of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The art of mindful socializing
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
One of my friends just knows how to throw memorable parties! My favourite party of hers is the one she holds once a year, drawing around 30 ladies to her home. Upon arrival at her house, we are offered drinks and food. Each invited guest shows up with a different dish to share with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College researcher looking to help farmers improve yields
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald A researcher at Lethbridge College is hoping to give southern Alberta farmers a big advantage after a rough year in 2019. Chandra Singh, the college’s first chair in agricultural engineering and technology, is working with industry partners to identify technologies and storage techniques that will help improve yields. “My research ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council hears Drug Treatment Court update
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com As Lethbridge prepares to open its first ever Drug Treatment Court later this fall, provincial drug treatment court training liaison Grace Froese presented to city council Monday on the progress being made to get the court up and running in partnership with local organizations. “Drug treatment courts are intended to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L takes a little off the top at University Hall
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Submitted by the University of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge’s University Hall had a little taken off the top this past week. Call it a crew cut reminiscent of the style of its original look from 1971, the year the iconic Arthur Erickson designed building was completed – the exhaust stacks are gone. A total ... Read More »
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