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Four Maids of Melody
By Submitted Article on May 27th, 2020
During the early 1940s Lethbridge residents were treated to a host of live music played by talented big-band musicians. Among the most popular were the Anderson Sisters, who kept dancers swinging through the years of the Second World War. Growing up in the village of Monitor, Alberta, sisters Florence, Marie, Alice and Ruth Anderson were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council discusses divesting of City-owned buildings
By Jensen, Randy on May 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is considering divesting numerous City-owned properties over the next few years, and is seeking a process from staff on how to do it in a responsible way. The drive to divest comes after Phase One of the KPMG operational review identified the City of Lethbridge appears to own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man to seek bail for second time
By Shurtz, Delon on May 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man already denied bail on several charges, including robbery and unlawful confinement, is expected to apply for his release a second time. Kyle Young Pine’s lawyer, Claudia Connolly of Lethbridge, told court last week she hopes to schedule a bail review in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. In ... Read More »
1 responseEnel Green Power connects two new wind farms near Pincher Creek
By Jensen, Randy on May 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – PINCHER CREEK Representing an investment of over $210 million, Enel Green Power has connected its 105 MW Riverview and 29.4 MW Castle Rock Ridge II wind farms in Pincher Creek to the grid. The company also operates the 76.2 MW Castle Rock Ridge I wind farm in Pincher Creek, which began operations ... Read More »
1 responsePolice putting hammer down on speeders
By Jensen, Randy on May 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police issued numerous excessive speeding violations – primarily along Mayor Magrath Drive – over the weekend and are advising motorists to slow down. On night shift last Friday members of Patrol Team C apprehended two drivers racing along Mayor Magrath Drive. The vehicles were travelling 107 km/h. Both drivers were charged and ... Read More »
1 responseLocal student earns Girod Fellowship
By Sulz, Dave on May 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Dordt University senior who hails from Lethbridge has been selected by Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan for the prestigious Girod Fellowship. The full-tuition scholarship will allow Tom Oord to study as a research assistant under Dr. J. Todd Billings. Dordt University is based in Sioux Center, Iowa. “Before I had received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preparing for re-entry amid COVID-19
By Submitted Article on May 27th, 2020
As students continue to learn at home, teachers are busier than ever. They are continuing to provide instruction, and are actively engaged in ongoing professional development as they redesign their entire instructional practice. As one can imagine, much of the learning is how COVID is shaping education, and how they can maximize learning while students ... Read More »
1 responseHome construction industry has taken significant hit, says BILD
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@letbridgeherald.com While not suffering as much as other industries which were forced to close by provincial order during the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless the home construction industry has taken a significant hit, says Bridget Mearns, executive officer for BILD Lethbridge Region, and could use some additional support from all levels of government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council considering process in selling off City-owned properties
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Letbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is considering divesting numerous City-owned properties over the next few years, and is seeking a process from staff on how to do that in a responsible way.The drive to divest comes after Phase One of the KPMG operational review identified the City of Lethbridge appears to own more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed Six Mile Coulee pathway upgrade faces opposition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City’s proposed Six Mile Coulee trail upgrades are facing some stiff headwinds as local mountainbikers and trail runners say the upgrades will destroy the best riding trail in Lethbridge.Parks manager Dave Ellis defended the $1.8 million project, which was reaffirmed and greenlit by city council back in March, as ... Read More »
4 responsesFunding Boost for senior-serving organizations addressing COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2020
United Way release: United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta announced a community investment of $50,000 funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. These funds are being distributed to agencies which are supporting vulnerable seniors in Lethbridge and across South Western Alberta during the COVID-19 pandemic.“The opportunity to work with ... Read More »
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