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“Free Fry Day” to support local potato farmers and HALO Air Ambulance
By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Three companies with deep roots in southern Alberta are coming together to support both local potato farmers and HALO Air Ambulance with a “Free Fry Day” on May 29.At a kickoff event held on Friday at Perry Produce Ltd. near Coaldale, representatives of Western Tractor, McCain Foods and J.E.B Transport ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!People urged to help curb spread of invasive plant species
By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As many Canadians are itching to get back outdoors after weeks of self-isolation and a lengthy winter, some are able to in provinces where restrictions have been lifted, while others remain close to home.The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Canadian Council on Invasive Species is marking Invasive Species Awareness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Distinct personalities surface during pandemic
By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs weekly YouTube livestream talk on Thursday dared to ask the question: Should people breaking COVID-19 social distancing rules be punished?The answer to this question may reveal more about the one answering it rather than the actual ethical and more arguments at play, said co-presenters and political ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Combating invasive species
By Submitted Article on May 22nd, 2020
Submitted by Alberta Irrigation Districts Association The coming of the spring season means many individuals will soon be able to enjoy water-based activities like fishing and boating on Alberta’s lakes and irrigation reservoirs. Given the public health challenges individuals have been experiencing over the last several months many people will be looking forward to these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers’ Market to open Saturday at Exhibition Park
By Jensen, Randy on May 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to positive developments in curbing the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with recent updates concerning Alberta’s stage 1 relaunch, the Lethbridge and District Exhibition has announced that the Farmers’ Market at Exhibition Park will return on Saturday. “As we continue to navigate and adjust to the new normal, we are excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 100 days in jail
By Shurtz, Delon on May 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com If the Baggie sitting on the dashboard of a truck contained a ham and cheese sandwich, the police officer who pulled over the vehicle might not have been suspicious. The Baggie, however, contained what looked like marijuana, and combined with the smell of marijuana emanating from the truck, the officer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB steps up for first responders
By Jensen, Randy on May 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Today, coffee for first responders in Lethbridge is on ATB Financial. For all police officers, firefighters and paramedics, ATB is paying for their coffee at Cupper’s Coffee & Tea in Lethbridge. ATB said in a news release it is a way of saying thanks to all front-line workers who are working so tirelessly ... Read More »
1 responseCourt takes on new look during COVID-19
By Shurtz, Delon on May 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The hallways of the Lethbridge courthouse are eerily silent these days. Only a few weeks ago they were bustling with people who came to pay traffic tickets or needed to attend a hearing, criminal or otherwise, in any of the eight courtrooms. Now, however, no one is walking the hallways, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Different routine, different eating habits
By Submitted Article on May 22nd, 2020
Healthy eating can be a challenge during COVID isolation Pat MacIntosh ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES I don’t know about you, but working from home has definitely changed my eating habits. Before, when I had a regular routine, it was easier to eat healthier. I would plan and pack lunch before I left in the morning. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to weapons charges
By Shurtz, Delon on May 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Unless Joshua Ryan McArthur was using a machete to cut his food, he wasn’t supposed to have any weapons when he was arrested last month. McArthur had previously been ordered by a judge not to possess any weapons, except a knife for eating. But on April 25 there was no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River of no return – infrastructure failure in Montana could greatly reduce flow of Milk River
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgherald.comParts of southern Alberta along the Milk River could begin to run dry after a massive water transportation structure on the U.S. side of the border collapsed and failed over the May long weekend.“The diversion from the St. Mary Canal to the Milk River has a series of five drops which move water ... Read More »
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