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Man sentenced to 16 months for attack on teen
By Shurtz, Delon on September 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man with recent criminal convictions for assault and robbery has been sent to jail for his involvement in a gang-style attack on a younger boy. Alexander Roxby Styra was sentenced last week in Lethbridge provincial court to 16 months in jail, but after being given credit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One COVID-19 case reported at Raymond High School
By Jensen, Randy on September 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – RAYMOND The first case of COVID-19 in an area school has been reported at Raymond High School. In a letter to parents and guardians on the school’s website over the weekend, principal Darryl Salmon confirmed a case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual from the school and the school is working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Probe continues into fire on Blood Reserve
By Jensen, Randy on September 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – STANDOFF An investigation by Blood Tribe fire and emergency officials is continuing into a large wildland fire on the north end of the Blood Reserve over the weekend. The Blood Tribe Fire Department was called at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday to respond to the fire. The burned area was described as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L Conservatory of Music taking cautious approach with lessons
By Woodard, Dale on September 9th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music is tuning up for the fall season. As the conservatory continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the songs will remain somewhat the same. That means more of a shift to online as opposed to in-person lessons after a period of silence following the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L prepared for new-look Fall 2020 semester
By Jensen, Randy on September 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Despite a new look in the way the University of Lethbridge will deliver its courses, students can expect the same high-quality learning experience from one of Canada’s top-rated universities as the Fall 2020 semester begins this week. When classes open today, the majority of course delivery will be via an online format. Anticipating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spotting a galaxy without a telescope
By Submitted Article on September 9th, 2020
Gary Boyle The Backyard Astronomer Looking up at a clear sky is something we do naturally, whether you are taking a late-night stroll, walking the dog or just relaxing on the deck. Without the aid of binoculars or a telescope, our eyes have a difficult time seeing faint celestial objects that reside in the universe. ... Read More »
1 responseIs it ethical to travel internationally duringthe COVID-19 pandemic?
By Submitted Article on September 9th, 2020
Submitted by Katie Turner, Peter A. Johnson, John C. Johnson, Jasrita Singh, Elisia Snyder, Austin A. Mardon The federal government continues to advise all Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada, despite many countries still promoting international tourism. Some people believe the economic benefits of tourism outweigh the risk of increasing COVID-19 cases, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities
By Herald on September 8th, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities connects postings to help – contact them through http://www.volunteerlethbridge.com or 403-332-4320 ROTARY CLUB OF LETHBRIDGE (DOWNTOWN) – RIBFEST 2020 DRIVE-THRU VOLUNTEERS Join the Rotary Club of Lethbridge for Ribfest Drive-Thru-style Sept. 18, 19, and 20 at the Enmax Centre. Four award-winning BBQ teams will be there serving ribs, pulled pork, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peaceful anti-mask protest delays start of city council meeting
By Herald on September 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com About 80 people made a peaceful anti-masking protest at city hall just before Tuesday’s city council meeting. The group, led by Lee Mein, owner of Canadian Martial Arts in Lethbridge, began its action outside, but soon went inside where protesters briefly occupied the city council chamber, delaying the start of ... Read More »
45 responsesSong parody welcomes G.S. Lakie students
By Herald on September 8th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald In a time of pandemic, G.S. Lakie Middle School has managed to put a musical spin on it. With students returning to class last week amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the school on the westside kept things light with a bit of song parody fun. In keeping with G.S. Lakie’s philosophy of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ákáí’nissko (Many Deaths Place)
By Submitted Article on September 8th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Niitsitapi used the area at the junction of the St. Mary and Belly, or Oldman, Rivers as a winter camp. The site was located along part of a traditional migration route known as the Old North Trail. It was known as Ákáí’nissko (Many Deaths Place) after a smallpox ... Read More »
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