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Sobeys family donates $1 million to Special Olympics

By Sulz, Dave on September 2nd, 2020

LETHBRIDGE HERALD Special Olympics Canada recently announced a $1-million donation made by corporate partner Sobeys Inc. and its family of retail banners across Canada (Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo and Thrifty Foods). These funds will directly support 49,600 Special Olympics athletes and the 22,000 volunteers that deliver more than 6,175 programs in 365 communities across ... Read More »

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Police stress obeying speed limit in school zones

By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020

LETHBRIDGE HERALD With school back in full swing, the Lethbridge Police Service is reminding motorists they will be out enforcing speed limits in school zones. LPS Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the Traffic Response Team said it can be tough for motorists to get back into the school zone frame of mind since schools changed to ... Read More »

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Police investigating attempted luring of child

By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020

LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was approached by an unknown male who attempted to lure him into a vehicle. On Monday around noon the boy was walking near the 100 block of Mic Mac Boulevard West approaching Red Crow Boulevard when an unknown male in a small grey car pulled ... Read More »

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10 ways to enjoy watermelon

By Submitted Article on September 2nd, 2020

Ashley Bray ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit. It is naturally sweet, and requires minimal prep time to allow for maximum relaxation during your summer vacation. It is also high in vitamin C and can help you meet your daily water intake on a hot day. Here are a variety of ways ... Read More »

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SACPA to open season with EMS dispatch discussion

By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020

LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will open its 53rd season on Thursday discussing the possibility of response time delays if emergency dispatch is centralized in Calgary. Alberta Health Services recently announced ambulance dispatch services will be consolidated across the province, pulling Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Wood Buffalo into existing EMS ... Read More »

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Northside roads closed for utility repairs

By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020

LETHBRIDGE A pair of northside roads are closed so the City can work on sanitary service and water main repairs. Effective immediately, 23 Avenue North will be closed between 17 Street and 18 Street so crews can work on an emergency sanitary service repair. This work is expected to be completed by Friday, weather permitting. ... Read More »

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Second-degree murder suspects make appearance

By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020

Lethbridge Herald The lawyers for two men charged with second-degree murder will hold a preliminary pre-trial meeting with a provincial court justice and the Crown on Sept. 9, and will then return to court to fix a trial date on Sept. 23. The two men have opted for trial by judge and jury, and have ... Read More »

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New student options for LC Ag Sciences program

By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020

Submitted by Lethbridge College Flexibility to allow students to follow their passions is at the centre of changes to Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Sciences program. The changes to the program will allow students to graduate from Lethbridge College better prepared for a fulfilling career supporting the agriculture industry in southern Alberta and beyond. The Agriculture Sciences ... Read More »

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Schools welcome back students

By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Schools across Lethbridge opened their doors to students on Tuesday for the first time since March, with most families eager to return to school to bring some greater sense of normalcy to their lives after months of dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while going back to ... Read More »

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Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities

By Herald on September 1st, 2020

Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities connects postings to help – contact them through http://www.volunteerlethbridge.com or 403-332-4320 STITCH IT FORWARD SOCIETY – SEWING VOLUNTEERS By working on meaningful and helpful items, volunteers will help others in need. Stitch It Forward is looking for volunteers to help them sew Personal Protective Equipment to be used because of ... Read More »

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