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Watermain work, twinning to result in road closures
By Jensen, Randy on August 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City has announced three road closures due to watermain work and twinning. Work began Thursday on the renewal of watermains at two general locations: 6 Avenue from 5 Street to 7 Street South and 9 Avenue North, a half a block east of 20 Street. Sixth Avenue South will be partially closed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L professor’s exhibit explores the atomic bomb
By Jensen, Randy on August 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com It’s been 75 years since the birth of the atomic age, and aligning with that is University of Lethbridge professor, Mary Kavanagh, who explores the bomb and its legacies in a series of art exhibitions presented across North America. The multi-faceted “Daughters of Uranium” and “Trinity3” is a two-channel video ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four finalists vie for ‘Hockeyville’ title
By Sulz, Dave on August 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD And then there were four. Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), recently announced the top four Canadian communities competing for the coveted title of Kraft Hockeyville 2020. This year’s shortlisted communities are (from west to east): – Pense, Saskatchewan (Pense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beating the heat at a distance at Henderson
By Woodard, Dale on August 7th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald With the mercury rising above 30 degrees consistently over the past week, local residents have been looking for a place to cool off. Since reopening July 19 after COVID-19 closures, Henderson Pool has been a popular option. “It’s been steady,” said Brad Pack, general manager for Recreation Excellence with the City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrant issued for woman accused of robbery
By Kalinowski, Tim on August 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a woman accused of robbing a taxi driver last November and stealing his car. Crown lawyer Clayton Giles requested the court release a previously held warrant for Jessica Eagle Speaker on Thursday after her lawyer, Shaun Leochko, admitted he had made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID measures will give new look to Open Farm Days events
By Sulz, Dave on August 7th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Open Farm Day will be celebrated as usual this year, though the occasion will be a little different than in the past. This year’s “day on the farm” event will feature COVID-19 guidelines to help ensure a safe day for all involved. The Lethbridge edition of the annual free event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beware ‘brushing’ scam
By Submitted Article on August 7th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau Free merchandise from Amazon delivered right to your doorstep might sound like a big win. However, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers that there is a scary downside to this recent scam, where phony companies benefit from your delivery jackpot. How the scam works The scam is called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More funding announced for Taber Irrigation District
By Jensen, Randy on August 7th, 2020
Cole Parkinson SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – TABER As the flurry of provincial financial announcements have continued in southern Alberta, another commitment was made to the Taber Irrigation District on Thursday. With Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter alongside Bow River MP Martin Shields, M.D. of Taber Reeve Merrill Harris, Taber Mayor Andrew Prokop and TID board chair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre to reopen Monday
By Jensen, Randy on August 6th, 2020
Aquatic centre to reopen with limitations LETHBRIDGE HERALD As part of supporting a healthy relaunch, the University of Lethbridge and Horns Recreation are pleased to announce the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre will reopen with limitations on Monday. Drop-in bookings to the facility and registration for Horns Recreation Fall programs were opened as of Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayors ‘blindsided’ by AHS dispatch decision
By Jensen, Randy on August 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Chris Spearman presented a united front with Mayor Naheed Nenshi of Calgary, Mayor Tara Veer of Red Deer and Mayor Don Scott of Wood Buffalo in opposing the Alberta Health Services’ decision, announced on Tuesday with no consultation with affected communities, to discontinue satellite call centre operations in these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LNID receives $1.1M provincial grant
By Jensen, Randy on August 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen announced $1.1 million in grants to help fund additional irrigation pipeline capacity in the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District at the LNID’s Lethbridge office on Wednesday. The money will be put toward the $17 million required to build the LNID’s new Lateral H1 pipeline which will provide ... Read More »
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