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Curb your enthusiasm
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com As city businesses are poised to begin relaunching the local economy this week, the City of Lethbridge is attempting to temper great expectations with a strong dose of prudent caution. “Many residents feel things are going to return to normal at this time,” said City of Lethbridge Director Emergency Services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Reserve man ordered to stay away from emergency shelter
By Shurtz, Delon on May 13th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old Blood Reserve man who threatened people at the Lethbridge emergency shelter last year and earlier this spring, has been ordered to stay away from the facility. That won’t be difficult for the next several weeks while July Jason Creighton is serving a jail sentence at the Lethbridge Correctional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timely tax filing can help eligibility for ag support programs
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Many support programs available for farmers LETHBRIDGE HERALD Even though the federal government has extended the personal tax-filing deadline until June 1 and corporate tax filing deadline in some circumstances, many farmers will benefit from getting their year-end financial work done well before these deadlines. If you are expecting a tax refund, doing the work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enmax better under City management, CIC told
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Enmax Centre is better off staying under existing City management and public ownership, while pivoting toward a more for-profit business approach, rather than being sold or privatized. This is what representatives of the current management unit of the Enmax Centre told city councillors at Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power outage today in Hardieville
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A planned power outage is scheduled for today to upgrade power lines in the Hardieville neighbourhood. The outage is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, and will affect approximately 25 homes in the area of 9 Street, 10 Street and 44 Avenue North. Outages may be rescheduled without notice due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relationships are foundational to learning
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
From every possible angle and perspective in the field of education, the development of meaningful and purposeful relationships with other people is of utmost importance. >While the development of many different relationships in schools are essential, like those with colleagues and parents, we know that the primary focus needs to be on the students entrusted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City cancels levy for Downtown Lethbridge BRZ
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The annual levy to support the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone has been cancelled for 2020, but not without some strenuous objections of one councillor. According to the City, the BRZ levy taken from downtown businesses on top of their existing property and business taxes is worth about $219,000 this ... Read More »
1 responseNo property tax increase
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents will have no property tax increase in 2020 after city council agreed to cancel a planned 1.82-per-cent increase for this year. Council passed the resolution by a final vote of 8-1 during Monday’s special meeting. The vote was a one-time cancellation of about $2.8 million, which amounts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stories unfolding, alone yet together
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
Bobbie Fox History is not just about great events but also personal stories. One of the things we do in the Galt’s archives and with our collections is to help make the colourful tapestry of our area’s past available to everyone through exhibits, programs and research. As you are cleaning during this time of self-isolation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The lonely postage stamps
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
By Walter Kerber The coronavirus has given us stamp collectors time to explore our collections. I have done a lot of that in the last few weeks. It has given me an opportunity to appreciate the fine detail and art that has gone into creating some of these miniature pieces of my collection. It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta colleges helping students achieve success during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s colleges have played an important role in ensuring the success of their students, even in the face of exceptional circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Servicing all regions of the province, Alberta’s 11 Comprehensive Community Colleges (CCCs) have shown adaptability, innovation and care to make sure students were able ... Read More »
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