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Phillips calls out UCP for handling of economy
By Jensen, Randy on August 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips took direct aim at what she called the Kenney government’s “failure of economic leadership” during a “generation-defining crisis” after posting a deficit of $12 billion 2019 which has now ballooned to $24.2 billion post-COVID-19 and following early 2020 oil-price crash. “That is the largest (deficit) in ... Read More »
5 responsesA piece of Lethbridge history for sale in Lundbreck
By Woodard, Dale on August 29th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com An historic house with connections to Lethbridge is on the market in Lundbreck. Just under a month ago, the house on 446.7 acres of land in the Crowsnest Pass belonging to Bill and Shirley Sara went up for sale. But the history behind the three-storey house began in Lethbridge at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homebuilders working to recover from COVID downturn
By Jensen, Randy on August 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge’s home construction industry has recovered from its COVID tumble to rebound to at least pre-March levels, according to the latest BILD Alberta report released this week. However, the overall numbers on new housing starts are down significantly year-over-year, and it may be awhile before its booming again, says BILD ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Police Commission upholds LPS chief’s decision to suspend officer without pay
By Jensen, Randy on August 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Police Commission has resolved to uphold the decision of Chief Scott Woods to relieve a Lethbridge Police Service officer from duty without pay. Under the Police Service Regulation, the commission was required to review the decision within 30 days, the commission noted in a news release Friday. On Aug. 23, Const. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City art collection worth almost $2M
By Jensen, Randy on August 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City’s public art collection and fine art collection have a combined appraised value of just under $2 million. City of Lethbridge Community Arts and Culture manager Jillian Bracken provided this information at city council earlier this week in follow up to a presentation she made as part of the ... Read More »
1 responseMan hears from victim in sex assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on August 29th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Raymond man found guilty last year of sexually assaulting two underage girls when he was 18, will learn next month whether he’ll have to spend time behind bars for his 33-year-old offences. The 52-year-old man, who can’t be named under a publication ban, could be sentenced to a federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orientation crucial for new U of L students
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge is welcoming over 1,990 new students into the fold this fall, and the themes of welcoming, informing and lessening anxiety remain the same – even if the experience has moved online. “New Student Orientation (NSO) has always been a crucial first step for new students because it lays the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who fled from police sentenced
By Shurtz, Delon on August 28th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who fled from police in a stolen truck when he was caught trying to steal gasoline has been sentenced to nearly seven months in jail. Michael Donald Lloyd was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to charges of possession of stolen property ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lomond 4-H teen makes beef donation to Wood’s Homes
By Woodard, Dale on August 28th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Julie Ketchmark is already used to lending a hand and giving back. On Thursday afternoon, the 17-year-old gave back in a way that will help many in need. Ketchmark, a member of the Lomond 4-H Group, donated her calf, Mangus, to Wood’s Homes, a total of 550 pounds of meat to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sugar here, sugar there, sugar everywhere!
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
Jenna Lannan Alberta Health Services Sugar is very prominent in our lives and is extremely hard to avoid. Everywhere we go there seems to be an opportunity for some type of sweet treat. Most people are aware that sugar causes tooth decay, but they might not know exactly known why. So why does sugar cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be wary of prize schemes
By Submitted Article on August 28th, 2020
SUBMITTD BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams have not lessened their financial and emotional harm, despite concerted law enforcement efforts. Better Business Bureau (BBB) data shows that consumers over the age of 65 account for 80 per cent of money lost in sweepstakes, lottery, and prize schemes. BBB cautions this group ... Read More »
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