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Preparing for re-entry amid COVID-19
By Submitted Article on May 27th, 2020
As students continue to learn at home, teachers are busier than ever. They are continuing to provide instruction, and are actively engaged in ongoing professional development as they redesign their entire instructional practice. As one can imagine, much of the learning is how COVID is shaping education, and how they can maximize learning while students ... Read More »
1 responseSecond-degree murder suspect still awaiting Legal Aid lawyer
By Shurtz, Delon on May 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged with the city’s second murder this year continue to have their court cases adjourned while one of the men waits for Legal Aid to appoint him a lawyer. Lethbridge lawyer Claudia Connolly said Tuesday during a brief hearing in provincial court her client, Justin Robert Adel White ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six face drug charges following execution of warrant
By Jensen, Randy on May 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged six people after a search warrant was executed at a downtown home last Friday. On Friday, following a short-term investigation into drug trafficking activity, members of the Downtown Policing Unit, K9 and Patrol Team B searched a home in a multi-unit complex along the 600 block of 8 Street ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Psych assessment ordered for arson suspect
By Shurtz, Delon on May 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychological assessment as been ordered for a 27-year-old woman accused of starting a fire earlier this month in the downtown area. Lethbridge lawyer Vincent Guinan told a judge Tuesday that, after speaking with Mary-Lee Roy Parks, he concluded she should have the forensic assessment under Sec. 672 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger volunteers still needed
By Sulz, Dave on May 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The “Target” date is fast approaching and organizers can still use some additional volunteer help. Target Hunger, the annual city-wide food drive to benefit local food banks, will take place June 13 with volunteers collecting food donations throughout Lethbridge. The food drive will help stock the shelves at the Lethbridge Food Bank and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home construction industry has taken significant hit, says BILD
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@letbridgeherald.com While not suffering as much as other industries which were forced to close by provincial order during the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless the home construction industry has taken a significant hit, says Bridget Mearns, executive officer for BILD Lethbridge Region, and could use some additional support from all levels of government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council considering process in selling off City-owned properties
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Letbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is considering divesting numerous City-owned properties over the next few years, and is seeking a process from staff on how to do that in a responsible way.The drive to divest comes after Phase One of the KPMG operational review identified the City of Lethbridge appears to own more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed Six Mile Coulee pathway upgrade faces opposition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City’s proposed Six Mile Coulee trail upgrades are facing some stiff headwinds as local mountainbikers and trail runners say the upgrades will destroy the best riding trail in Lethbridge.Parks manager Dave Ellis defended the $1.8 million project, which was reaffirmed and greenlit by city council back in March, as ... Read More »
4 responsesFunding Boost for senior-serving organizations addressing COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2020
United Way release: United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta announced a community investment of $50,000 funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. These funds are being distributed to agencies which are supporting vulnerable seniors in Lethbridge and across South Western Alberta during the COVID-19 pandemic.“The opportunity to work with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police lay drug charges in downtown search warrant
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police have charged six people after a search warrant was executed at a downtown home last Friday.On May 22, 2020, following a short term investigation into drug trafficking activity, members of the Downtown Policing Unit, K9 and Patrol Team B searched a home in a multi-unit complex along the 600 ... Read More »
3 responsesNew gift box business looks to promote local specialty products
By Jensen, Randy on May 25th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With so much gloomy news out there about the challenges facing Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s economy due to the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, one local entrepreneur has decided to start a new business which is also intended to float the boat of various other local specialty product businesses. Jennifer ... Read More »
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