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Farmers’ Market to open Saturday at Exhibition Park
By Jensen, Randy on May 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to positive developments in curbing the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with recent updates concerning Alberta’s stage 1 relaunch, the Lethbridge and District Exhibition has announced that the Farmers’ Market at Exhibition Park will return on Saturday. “As we continue to navigate and adjust to the new normal, we are excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB steps up for first responders
By Jensen, Randy on May 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Today, coffee for first responders in Lethbridge is on ATB Financial. For all police officers, firefighters and paramedics, ATB is paying for their coffee at Cupper’s Coffee & Tea in Lethbridge. ATB said in a news release it is a way of saying thanks to all front-line workers who are working so tirelessly ... Read More »
1 responseCourt takes on new look during COVID-19
By Shurtz, Delon on May 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The hallways of the Lethbridge courthouse are eerily silent these days. Only a few weeks ago they were bustling with people who came to pay traffic tickets or needed to attend a hearing, criminal or otherwise, in any of the eight courtrooms. Now, however, no one is walking the hallways, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Different routine, different eating habits
By Submitted Article on May 22nd, 2020
Healthy eating can be a challenge during COVID isolation Pat MacIntosh ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES I don’t know about you, but working from home has definitely changed my eating habits. Before, when I had a regular routine, it was easier to eat healthier. I would plan and pack lunch before I left in the morning. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to weapons charges
By Shurtz, Delon on May 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Unless Joshua Ryan McArthur was using a machete to cut his food, he wasn’t supposed to have any weapons when he was arrested last month. McArthur had previously been ordered by a judge not to possess any weapons, except a knife for eating. But on April 25 there was no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River of no return – infrastructure failure in Montana could greatly reduce flow of Milk River
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgherald.comParts of southern Alberta along the Milk River could begin to run dry after a massive water transportation structure on the U.S. side of the border collapsed and failed over the May long weekend.“The diversion from the St. Mary Canal to the Milk River has a series of five drops which move water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mauro voices concerns over handling of complaint by police commission
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Councillor Joe Mauro is seeking reassurance from his fellow city council members who sit on the Lethbridge Police Commission that every effort is being made to redress a recent finding from the Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board which admonished commissioners for not properly looking into a bullying and harassment complaint ... Read More »
1 responseSACPA to discuss punishing COVID-19 rule breakers
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Public health officials have been clear about the need to act collectively to minimize the spread of COVID-19. First, people were asked to self-isolate and socially distance. But because some people didn’t listen, they had to institute mandatory edicts, punishable by fines. Most Albertans followed the “ask” instructions laid out by public health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Way accepting ECSF applications
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is accepting funding applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECSF was announced by the Government of Canada and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division to eliminate more than 40 full-time positions
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Facing an impending budget shortfall in the fall due to provincial reductions in the division’s instructional budget funding and per-student funding, Lethbridge School Division will be eliminating 3.8 full-time equivalent teaching positions and 40.9 full-time equivalent teaching support positions, including 30 educational assistant positions. LSD superintendent Cheryl Gilmore confirmed Wednesday ... Read More »
1 responseHydrant, sewer work closes roads
By Jensen, Randy on May 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Effective immediately, 9 Avenue South will be closed between 7A Street and 8 Street so crews can repair a storm sewer line. Also, effective immediately, 7 Street South will be closed at 6 Avenue South so crews can install a new fire hydrant. Work on both projects is expected to be completed by end ... Read More »
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