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Sexual Violence Action Committee seeking input for ‘What Were You Wearing’ installation
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Sexual Violence Action Committee (SVAC) is asking members of the public to provide personal stories – in confidence – to the co-chairs of the committee about the phrasing “What Were You Wearing?” “What Were You Wearing?” is a frequently asked question to victims of sexual assault, and the question ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College researcher looking to help farmers improve yields
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald A researcher at Lethbridge College is hoping to give southern Alberta farmers a big advantage after a rough year in 2019. Chandra Singh, the college’s first chair in agricultural engineering and technology, is working with industry partners to identify technologies and storage techniques that will help improve yields. “My research ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Class of 2020’ contest deadline nearing
By Sulz, Dave on July 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The deadline is fast approaching for Alberta high school grads to enter a contest that could win them $2,000. Credit Unions of Alberta is running a social media contest called “Class of 2020: Own Your Financial Future.” The contest, which was launched June 24, gives high school graduates a chance to enter to ... Read More »
1 responseCity council hears Drug Treatment Court update
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com As Lethbridge prepares to open its first ever Drug Treatment Court later this fall, provincial drug treatment court training liaison Grace Froese presented to city council Monday on the progress being made to get the court up and running in partnership with local organizations. “Drug treatment courts are intended to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First two COVID deaths in Lethbridge
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald According to Alberta Health, Lethbridge now has 38 active cases of COVID-19, and has had its first two recorded deaths from the virus this past week. One of those deaths occurred on the westside and the other on the northside. The two victims were among the three total COVID-19 deaths in the South ... Read More »
1 responseSeeking nominations for Seniors Service Awards
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
Josephine Pon ALBERTA MINISTER OF SENIORS AND HOUSING I am proud to know so many Albertans are stepping up to support seniors, especially in this challenging time. I think about this every time I read one of the nominations for the 2020 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The pandemic has changed how we live our daily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man seeks to strike guilty plea for sex assault, child luring
By Shurtz, Delon on July 29th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man waiting for months to be sentenced for luring an underage girl so he could have sex with her, wants to strike his guilty pleas. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty in February to charges of sexual assault, child luring and making, printing and publishing child pornography, but sentencing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masks to be required in public areas of City facilities
By Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com After three hours of debate during Monday’s public meeting and various amendments introduced by city council members, the City of Lethbridge will require masks be worn in public areas of City facilities. The move comes in response to a recent worrying spike in COVID-19 cases in the city and two ... Read More »
3 responses‘Enchodus’ fossil found at ammolite site
By Woodard, Dale on July 27th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald It was a fossil find with a bit of bite. A Lethbridge-area ammolite mine was the site of a pair of fossil findings last month. When they were finally able to get on the scene, a crew from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology uncovered some sea life from the Bearpaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Biogas undergoing a $7M expansion in Lethbridge County
By Jensen, Randy on July 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge County and Lethbridge Biogas have announced a $7-million expansion of the company’s existing site that will provide new opportunities for the region. Located in the Rave Industrial Park, Lethbridge Biogas has been operating in the County since 2013. The plant produces renewable electricity through the use of organic resources such as agricultural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police askfor assistance
By Yoos, Cam on July 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Lewis White, a 33-year-old male last seen Thursday. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and police are concerned for his well-being. White weighs about 77 kilograms, and stands 175 centimetres tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. White may be operating a white ... Read More »
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