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City launches survey on COVID effect on citizens
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge has launched an online survey to gather information on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting its citizens. The survey, which will close on May 10, will take approximately five minutes to complete and will help the City understand how the pandemic has affected daily life for residents. “It’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man headed to jail on mischief, release order charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who just can’t seem to stay away from his mother’s home, won’t have a problem staying away for the next several weeks, because he’ll be in jail. Justin Jordan Payne was sentenced to one month in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of forcible entry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating the work of our volunteers
By Submitted Article on April 24th, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge – Celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-24 Volunteer Lethbridge connects and convenes individuals, groups and organizations to champion and leverage capacity across sectors. How the Community Can Help: National Volunteer Week is a coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s volunteers. This year’s theme is “It’s time to applaud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stick to pathways in wetlands
By Sulz, Dave on April 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to the fire which occurred Tuesday at the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands in the Lethbridge river valley, members of the public are being asked to only walk on the formal pathways in the area. There may be hidden off-path dangers, so the Lethbridge Fire Department is recommending that until further assessments can take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man, woman face drug, weapons charges
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
Two children located inside home LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team have charged a male and female with numerous drug and weapons offences following a search warrant at a westside home. In early April the CST began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity that culminated with the execution of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council defers Los Amigos ambulance donation to May 4
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has postponed its decision on whether or not to allow the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to this year’s Sunrise Rotary Club Los Amigos Project until its next regular council meeting on May 4. Council was asked during Monday’s public meeting to approve the donation of a single ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L researcher studying benefits of cannabis extracts on COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Preliminary research on certain cannabis cultivars shows that extracts made from these plant varieties may be beneficial to help the human body prevent COVID-19, or at least mitigate some of the worst effects of the disease which can lead to serious illness or death. The research was undertaken by University ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 couldn’t deter city man from giving 220th pint of blood
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald A Lethbridge man who has been a regular blood donor nearly all his life did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop him from giving his 220th pint of blood last week. Rob Stanko, 65, first donated blood when he was a teenager and has been doing it regularly ever since. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-year teacher thrives in challenging position
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
BJ Martens a nominee for Parr Award Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Jennie Emery Elementary School made its nomination for this year’s Edwin Parr Teaching Award, and showed no hesitancy in nominating BJ Martens. Principal at Jennie Emery Elementary School, Curtis Uyesugi, says that although he struggled initially when it came to hiring Martens, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It was fun while it lasted for city ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant
By Sulz, Dave on April 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD After winning in her debut on “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday Sharon Lawson of Lethbridge couldn’t keep up the momentum on Thursday, finishing third with $6,400 for a two-day total of $26,001. Lawson won Wednesday against one-day winner Gary Patent from Los Angeles and Michael Torman from Paw Paw, Illinois. The Lethbridge participant finished Wednesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpha House running intox facility and homeless shelter
By Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comOver the next six months Calgary-based Alpha House will be running both Lethbridge’s new intox facility as well as its emergency homeless shelter.Combining the two under one organization, but at two separate locations, during the COVID pandemic makes co-ordinating the local response effort a bit easier, admits Kathy Christiansen, executive director of Alpha ... Read More »
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