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Outdoor pools and spray parks preparing to close for the season
By Jensen, Randy on September 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Fall is in the air and with that comes the closure of the outdoor pools and City spray parks. Both the Gyro Spray Park, located behind Nicholas Sheran Arena and the Rotary Fountain in Galt Gardens are slated to be shut down for the fall and winter season on Tuesday. Henderson Pool’s last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L associate professor named Tier II Canada Research Chair
By Jensen, Randy on September 5th, 2020
Jackson Two Bears named Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Arts Research and Technology LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Government of Canada has named Jackson Two Bears, associate professor of Indigenous art studio and media arts at the University of Lethbridge, a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Arts Research and Technology. As a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early start to sugar beet harvest
By Lethbridge Herald on September 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local sugar beet growers will be taking to the fields early this year to begin harvesting their crop for the 2020 growing season. Beet yards were open in southern Alberta as of Friday, and the goal will be for farmers to start delivering 6,000 tonnes of beets per day throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorns women’s soccer suspended after breaking cohort protocols
By Herald on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge and Pronghorn Athletics has suspended its Pronghorns women’s soccer program after discovering it was breaking sport cohort protocols, the university announced in a statement on Friday. While Canada West and U SPORT soccer seasons were cancelled this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams were permitted to continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proof of exemption not required for masking bylaw
By Woodard, Dale on September 4th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge is making it clear they have nothing to do with bylaw exemption cards that have been circulating online in regards to the mandatory mask bylaw. At a press conference Thursday on the front steps of city hall, Robin Harper, general manager of Recreation & Culture for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enmax to host drive-in concert by George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Enmax Centre has announced it will be hosting a drive-in concert featuring live performances by Canadian country music stars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 1. The “Big Screen Harvest Party” will feature Canyon and Pritchett, with their bands, performing live on stage at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At-home learning cohorts can book education programs at the Galt
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Graham Ruttan Galt Museum & Archives The Galt Museum & Archives is one of the most popular destinations for educational field trips, with over 10,000 students, staff and caregivers coming through education programs in an average year. Caregivers in southern Alberta are making very difficult decisions about how to educate their children, with some students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syringe assault suspect remains in drug treatment
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 29-year-old man who sprayed a security guard in the face with a loaded syringe had his case adjourned until later this month as he undergoes treatment for drug addiction at Poundmaker’s Lodge. Wade Allan Nicholas Cross Child did not appear in person in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday, but made the adjournment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border restrictions remain in effect
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers ahead of the Labour Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. CBSA said in a news release that the Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy weekend anticipated for Waterton
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – WATERTON With the final long weekend of summer coming up this Labour Day long weekend, Waterton Lakes National Park is anticipating an influx of local visitors. With a busy weekend anticipated, Waterton is urging visitors to plan ahead. For the best trip possible, visitors should arrive early or later in the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre Outré presents the ImpromptOu Players
By Woodard, Dale on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Since 2014, Theatre OutrĂ© has led the way with live improvised comedy in the heart of downtown Lethbridge. This month they are leading the way with a wide range of improv shows that will leave you laughing. With a cast of veteran performers from Lethbridge, Theatre OutrĂ© has formed its own performance cohort, ... Read More »
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