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Restrictions to impact Canada Day
By Yoos, Cam on April 27th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and a continuation of Alberta Health restrictions on mass gatherings of 15 or more people, residents are being asked to find new ideas to celebrate Canada Day, as planned events and activities for the City of Lethbridge are cancelled. “I encourage our residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province needs to look beyond energy industry, support needed for agriculture: Alberta Senators
By Jensen, Randy on April 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta federal Senator Doug Black says while both the oil and gas sectors and agriculture need emergency short-term federal support to weather the current COVID and oil price crises, the Alberta government should be thinking about ways of helping to create a sturdier and more robust provincial economy in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foodscaping our yards
By Submitted Article on April 27th, 2020
Submitted by the Southern Alberta Group for the Environment As we journey through these difficult times, SAGE would like to thank doctors, nurses, pharmacists, grocery, retail, transit and all essential service people helping us cope with COVID-19. Your efforts are remarkable and very much appreciated. Previously, in trying times we coped by growing our own food, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Check with city before beginning household projects
By Jensen, Randy on April 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD While Lethbridge residents may have extra time to begin or complete renovations, the City of Lethbridge is urging residents to check if their projects require permits before proceeding. While some projects do not require permits, many do. Permit regulations are legislated by the Province of Alberta and the City of Lethbridge is mandated ... Read More »
1 responseTarget Hunger preps for food drive
By Yoos, Cam on April 27th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Target Hunger is an annual food drive done every June where volunteers pick up donations from each household in town, requesting residents to donate the most wanted food items for local food banks. This year, Target Hunger is implementing changes in the food drive to reduce single-plastic use, as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alumna Flatla named to Lethbridge College Board of Governors
By Jensen, Randy on April 25th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald Karri Flatla has been appointed by the Government of Alberta as a new member to Lethbridge College’s Board of Governors for a three-year term that began March 17. “Her professional successes and community involvement, as well as her own experiences as a Lethbridge College alumna, give her a unique perspective ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science fair going online
By Jensen, Randy on April 25th, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald The Lethbridge Regional Science Fair will be held online this year, after being postponed due to limits on public gatherings in late March. The Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC), which has organized the Lethbridge Regional Science Fair since 2002, is now accepting video submissions of student projects from Grades 4-12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man caught with stolen saddle sentencedto 30 days for theft
By Shurtz, Delon on April 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man caught in the act of stealing property from a Fort Macleod residence might have gotten away if he had just brought a horse with him. But Grant Tyler Williams didn’t have anywhere to put the saddle he stole on Feb. 1, and when another man saw him with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to six months for assault, theft
By Shurtz, Delon on April 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Garrett Shane Williams would have made a lousy magician. Williams and some other individuals entered a Lethbridge liquor store last December, and an employee saw Williams steal a $13 bottle of vodka. When the employee confronted Williams, Williams lifted his shirt to show he didn’t have anything, and the bottle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coulee Clean Up postponed
By Jensen, Randy on April 25th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald The Helen Schuler Nature Centre has postponed the 2020 Coulee Clean Up, due to health concerns related to COVID-19. The centre made the decision after following advice from federal and provincial public health groups. “It was a pretty easy decision on our part, just following the guidelines that are coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Jeopardy!’ contestant overwhelmed by support
By Sulz, Dave on April 25th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Sharon Lawson’s “wild ride” as a “Jeopardy!” contestant may be over, but she’s still basking in the glow of support she has received as a result of representing Lethbridge on the popular TV quiz show. Lawson’s two-game “Jeopardy!” experience came to an end on Thursday’s program, when she was dethroned ... Read More »
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