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Early start to sugar beet harvest
By Lethbridge Herald on September 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local sugar beet growers will be taking to the fields early this year to begin harvesting their crop for the 2020 growing season. Beet yards were open in southern Alberta as of Friday, and the goal will be for farmers to start delivering 6,000 tonnes of beets per day throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorns women’s soccer suspended after breaking cohort protocols
By Herald on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge and Pronghorn Athletics has suspended its Pronghorns women’s soccer program after discovering it was breaking sport cohort protocols, the university announced in a statement on Friday. While Canada West and U SPORT soccer seasons were cancelled this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams were permitted to continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syringe assault suspect remains in drug treatment
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 29-year-old man who sprayed a security guard in the face with a loaded syringe had his case adjourned until later this month as he undergoes treatment for drug addiction at Poundmaker’s Lodge. Wade Allan Nicholas Cross Child did not appear in person in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday, but made the adjournment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proof of exemption not required for masking bylaw
By Woodard, Dale on September 4th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge is making it clear they have nothing to do with bylaw exemption cards that have been circulating online in regards to the mandatory mask bylaw. At a press conference Thursday on the front steps of city hall, Robin Harper, general manager of Recreation & Culture for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enmax to host drive-in concert by George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Enmax Centre has announced it will be hosting a drive-in concert featuring live performances by Canadian country music stars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 1. The “Big Screen Harvest Party” will feature Canyon and Pritchett, with their bands, performing live on stage at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Care for the caregivers
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Caregivers have support systems to draw upon > Garrett Simmons FCSS Communications Caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding. However, it can also be tiring, demanding work. The COVID-19 pandemic brings other factors into the equation, according to Family and Community Support Services Volunteer Services Co-ordinator Cindy Lauwen, who said caregivers must now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Case adjourned for woman accused of arranging attack
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 19-year-old woman accused of arranging an attack on a younger boy last year has had her case adjourned until Wednesday. The matter for Trinity Savard was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday. The Crown was supposed to make its election on the charges and Savard was expected to enter a plea, but instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre Outré presents the ImpromptOu Players
By Woodard, Dale on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Since 2014, Theatre Outré has led the way with live improvised comedy in the heart of downtown Lethbridge. This month they are leading the way with a wide range of improv shows that will leave you laughing. With a cast of veteran performers from Lethbridge, Theatre Outré has formed its own performance cohort, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At-home learning cohorts can book education programs at the Galt
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Graham Ruttan Galt Museum & Archives The Galt Museum & Archives is one of the most popular destinations for educational field trips, with over 10,000 students, staff and caregivers coming through education programs in an average year. Caregivers in southern Alberta are making very difficult decisions about how to educate their children, with some students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border restrictions remain in effect
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers ahead of the Labour Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. CBSA said in a news release that the Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy weekend anticipated for Waterton
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – WATERTON With the final long weekend of summer coming up this Labour Day long weekend, Waterton Lakes National Park is anticipating an influx of local visitors. With a busy weekend anticipated, Waterton is urging visitors to plan ahead. For the best trip possible, visitors should arrive early or later in the day ... Read More »
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