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Second part of YMCA reopening set for July 18
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com YMCA Lethbridge announced the second part of their public opening as part of the provincial phases of reopening from COVID-19. Starting on July 18, the gym and fitness centre are set to open, along with the aquatic centre, as long as repairs on the facility are completed by that time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$27.8M for Exhibition
By Kalinowski, Tim on July 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Exhibition Park Exolution upgrade got a super charge from the provincial government to help transform it into a world-class agrifood hub right here in Lethbridge. Premier Jason Kenney and Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshan announced $27.8 million in funding for the project at a special press conference at the park’s ... Read More »
1 responseAggies take Grow the Future Gala online, raise $10,000
By Submitted Article on July 2nd, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE The Grow the Future Gala could not be held in person this spring, so the University of Lethbridge Agricultural Students’ Society (The Aggies) went online and still managed to raise $10,000 to donate to the local non-profit organization Agriculture for Life. The Aggies annually present their Grow the Future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney prepared to gamble for job creation
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Premier Jason Kenney said his government has adopted an aggressive policy of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure stimulus spending to try to attract investment, create jobs and help build bridges to get Alberta over the financial “chasm” of the next 12-18 months. “The fiscal situation is dramatic,” he told The ... Read More »
1 responseProvince announces $27.8 million for agri-food hub at Exhibition Park
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Exhibition Park Exolution upgrade got a super charge from the provincial government to help transform it into a world class agrifood hub right here in Lethbridge.Premier Jason Kenney and Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshan announced $27.8 million in funding for the project at a special press conference at the park’s ... Read More »
1 response$10K grant came at perfect time for Honkers owner
By Jensen, Randy on June 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge business Honkers Pub & Eatery is one of 62 grant recipients of $10,000 each announced on Monday by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce from its Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We are so thrilled and honoured to be a recipient of the grant from the Canadian Business Resilience Network ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anna McLaren: From waitress to labour leader
By Submitted Article on June 30th, 2020
Bobbie Fox Lethbridge’s history has many examples of amazing women who have affected change in our community. One such woman was Anna MacLaren, who was a waitress at the Ritz CafŽ in 1946 when she became publicly involved with the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union. She started as the union’s secretary but quickly became the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood assumes role of U of L interim Vice-President (Research)
By Yoos, Cam on June 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Robert Wood is the University of Lethbridge’s new Vice-President of Research, as he takes over the lead role in expanding the research footprint of one of the country’s top research institutions. Wood has served at the U of L for nearly two decades starting in the role as Dean of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Programmable lighting systems require permits
By Jensen, Randy on June 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge says programmable, coloured lighting can be a great way to have a year-round festive atmosphere at your home. But, did you know they have to be installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by the City to be deemed safe and meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code? ... Read More »
4 responsesKate Andrews student a cut above the rest at Skills event
By Submitted Article on June 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS It won’t be a virtual medal that Mackenzie Curtis gets in the mail. The Kate Andrews High School student was the lone medallist from Palliser Regional Schools from the recent 2020 Skills Alberta Virtual Competition. Mackenzie won bronze in hairstyling in the showcase for secondary students, which had to go ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime Holy Spirit trustee, administrator Terry O’Donnell passes away
By Jensen, Randy on June 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has announced the passing of Terry O’Donnell on Saturday, surrounded by his family. “We are devastated to have lost him so quickly, but also thank God for calling him home so peacefully,” said his wife, Sue, in a release on the school division’s website. O’Donnell was a ... Read More »
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