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Future remains uncertain for Alberta’s weekly newspapers
By Jensen, Randy on September 17th, 2020
Trevor Busch and Nikki Jamieson Alberta Newspaper Group Not unlike many industries impacted by the global pandemic in 2020, weekly newspapers in southern Alberta have been struggling against adversity to maintain the vital role they play in their various communities. While Canada’s economy was walloped by COVID-19, traditional print media had already been transitioning through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 can’t deter U of L enrolment
By Jensen, Randy on September 17th, 2020
University of Lethbridge maintains enrolment growth LETHBRIDGE HERALD Despite facing an era of uncertainty, students are showing they want to be a part of the University of Lethbridge experience – in whatever form that may take. The U of L’s total enrolment for the Fall 2020 semester is up 0.4 per cent from Fall 2019, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offering residents, businesses chance to Talk Trash
By Jensen, Randy on September 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge residents, businesses and industry groups will have a chance to join virtual events where they can share their ideas on how to handle waste in the community. The Let’s Talk Trash community engagement program has been developed to ensure everyone has a voice in the creation of the City’s new Waste Management ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City strengthening electrical system
By Jensen, Randy on September 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge residents may notice helicopters along the river valley and excavation around the Highway 3 bridge over the next month, but it’s actually the machinery required to help strengthen the City’s electrical system. Starting today, crews will begin to install pipes to house electrical cables under the Oldman River just south of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleeing from police case may end with resolution
By Shurtz, Delon on September 17th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 26-year-old man accused of trying to flee from police in a stolen vehicle is working with the Crown prosecutor on a plan that may resolve the case without a trial. During a brief hearing this week in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for Calgary lawyer Robin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Needle debris spreads in city
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With still limited usage of the new mobile overdose prevention site by Lethbridge’s most vulnerable, Sage Clan Patrol leader Mark Brave Rock is warning local officials and residents that drug use and needle debris are now proliferating around the city in a way his group, which does community outreach and ... Read More »
3 responsesBlue-green algae health advisory issued for Ridge Reservoir
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald – Warner County A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) health advisory has been issued for the Milk River Ridge Reservoir. Residents living near the shores of the reservoir and visitors are being advised by Alberta Health Services to take precautions to protect their health and keep their loved ones safe. In order to do this, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final report on performing arts centre presented
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Consultants AMS Planning and Research presented their final report to city council during Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting on a new performing arts centre for downtown Lethbridge, but now council has to decide whether or not to go through with it. “It has been a long process,” confirmed Coun. Mark ... Read More »
4 responsesMaking school zones safer for students
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
Motorists have role to play in protecting students Laura Lukye Alberta Health Services School is back in, and this means school zones will be congested and busy. This year there will be more congestion and anxiety within the school zones, since more students are having to walk, bike or get a ride to school. With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WOTS festival online this year
By Sulz, Dave on September 16th, 2020
Assorted related activities leading up to main event Friday, Saturday LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Public Library’s annual The Word On The Street festival – in virtual format this year – is coming up Saturday and Sunday, but the week features a number of lead-up events taking place online. This year marks the library’s 10th year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond energy project receives national award
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – RAYMOND The Town of Raymond has been selected as a winner of a 2020 Sustainable Communities Award for its work in energy, it was announced by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on Monday. The awards honour and celebrate the most innovative environmental initiatives in cities and communities across Canada. Raymond was recognized ... Read More »
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