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L’Arche to celebrate 30 years of growth in Lethbridge
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Editor’s note: The “nauseating revelations” referred to in the story pertain to the organization’s international founder Jean Vanier, who was accused in February in an international report of having coerced and sexually abused at least six female caregiver live-in assistants at different L’Arche communities between 1970-2005. None of these alleged abuses occurred in Lethbridge. Vanier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mauro voices concerns over handling of complaint by police commission
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Councillor Joe Mauro is seeking reassurance from his fellow city council members who sit on the Lethbridge Police Commission that every effort is being made to redress a recent finding from the Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board which admonished commissioners for not properly looking into a bullying and harassment complaint ... Read More »
1 responseSACPA to discuss punishing COVID-19 rule breakers
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Public health officials have been clear about the need to act collectively to minimize the spread of COVID-19. First, people were asked to self-isolate and socially distance. But because some people didn’t listen, they had to institute mandatory edicts, punishable by fines. Most Albertans followed the “ask” instructions laid out by public health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Way accepting ECSF applications
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECSF was announced by the Government of Canada and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division to eliminate more than 40 full-time positions
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Facing an impending budget shortfall in the fall due to provincial reductions in the division’s instructional budget funding and per-student funding, Lethbridge School Division will be eliminating 3.8 full-time equivalent teaching positions and 40.9 full-time equivalent teaching support positions, including 30 educational assistant positions. LSD superintendent Cheryl Gilmore confirmed Wednesday ... Read More »
1 responseHydrant, sewer work closes roads
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Effective immediately, 9 Avenue South will be closed between 7A Street and 8 Street so crews can repair a storm sewer line. Also, effective immediately, 7 Street South will be closed at 6 Avenue South so crews can install a new fire hydrant. Work on both projects is expected to be completed by end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College receives $1.75M grant for ag technology centre
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge College has received one of the most significant applied research grants in the college’s history. The college was awarded one of just six new Technology Access Centres (TAC) across Canada by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) on Tuesday. The $1.75-million five-year renewable grant will be used to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library offering limited curbside pickup starting today
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library staff are working hard to serve the community through a variety of services to help meet needs, and have added a new curbside pickup option, as restrictions begin to be lifted. As of today the library will be reopening their book returns and offering a limited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Rocks Project helps inspire LFS clients
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Family Services client project that brought inspiration to hundreds throughout the city has begun making its way into parks and neighbourhoods. Workers in the DeCapo Disability Services department were brainstorming of ways to engage their clients more during the COVID-19 pandemic and discovered The Kindness Rocks Project. As ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flight from police case may be headed to trial
By Shurtz, Delon on May 21st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail earlier in the month, may set a trial date next month if resolution discussions with the Crown aren’t successful. Anthony Douglas Johnston appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday where his lawyer, Robin McIntyre of Calgary, told the judge she needed time to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History online in Galt collection
By Sulz, Dave on May 21st, 2020
PoW artifacts tell Second World War story LETHBRIDGE HERALD The doors of the Galt Museum & Archives may be closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, but history buffs can still check out some of the fascinating stories and historical items online. The Galt features many special and unique objects that have strong connections ... Read More »
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