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By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on February 6th, 2021
In reference to the article “Application made for harm reduction site”by Tim Kalinowski in the Feb. 5 edition of The Lethbridge Herald, the current occupant of the proposed site at 422 13 Street N., Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training, is still in lease negotiations for potential continued occupancy, and has no association with HIV Community ... Read More »
1 responseStore clerk calmly handles maskless customer
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A video of a local grocery store clerk’s cool-headed confrontation with a customer who refused to wear a mask has gone viral on social media. Eighteen-year-old Brynn McNeely was working Wednesday evening at her job at London Road Market when she was approached by a female customer who was not ... Read More »
21 responsesVirtual Moonlight Run has a new twist
By Dale Woodard on February 5th, 2021
For the second straight year, the Moonlight Run is going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021 version features a new twist, one of the lunar sort. “Something we’ve added because of the virtual format is we thought it might be fun to do some longer distances, that people could accumulate mileage over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC tradition meets technology for Indigenous Services
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Services has found new ways to provide support for their students by combining technology with traditional teachings. Twice a week, the college’s students are able to meet online with the college’s Elders and Grandparents over Zoom for fireside chats as part of the Cultural Support program. Each Monday, the session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Input sought on Lomond wind project
By Greg Bobinec on February 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com ABO Wind is proposing to build the largest single-phased wind project in southern Alberta, and is welcoming written submissions from the public until Feb. 24. If approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission, the $500 million investment would create over 300 jobs during the construction and around 15 long-term maintenance positions. The project ... Read More »
1 responseHeart and Stroke campaign goes virtual
By Stan Ashbee on February 5th, 2021
For over 60 years Heart Month has been recognized in Alberta, as a caring and helpful reminder to look after your health and to raise awareness about vital information, such as the signs of heart attack. Since the Heart and Stroke Foundation was first created, the organization has had wonderful volunteers across the province, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Application made for harm reduction site
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary-based harm reduction society is seeking permission to distribute clean needles and other items to prevent sexually transmitted diseases among Lethbridge’s most vulnerable. HIV Community Link has applied for a development permit from the City of Lethbridge to operate what it is calling a resource centre to provide harm ... Read More »
11 responsesPolice investigating northside residential fire
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police and fire officials are investigating an explosion which led to a fire at a northside home on the 1400 block of 11 Avenue North Wednesday evening. The Lethbridge Fire Marshal’s office is confirming emergency crews were called to the scene at about 9 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID grant fund available to homeowners, renters
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Homeowners and renters financially impacted by COVID-19 will now have some support available through the City of Lethbridge’s COVID-19 Housing Supplement Program. The $500,000 grant fund will pay up to $2,000 in the form of a one-time supplement to support the housing needs of those who have been unduly affected by COVID-19. To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plan promotes increased density in new neighbourhoods
By Tim Kalinowski on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge hosted an online “coffee chat” with city planning staff on Wednesday to go over proposed changes to the City’s Municipal Development Plan which could have implications for local developers. The updated MDP accounts for new development of the Airport Business Park, and the City’s plans to annex lands from Lethbridge County ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition elects new president
By Greg Bobinec on February 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge & District Exhibition has elected Bev Lanz as their 55th President of the Board of Directors, following their annual meeting at the end of January. With Exhibition Park entering start of their seasons events during the pandemic, as well as start of construction on the new 268,000 square foot Agri-Food Hub and ... Read More »
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