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Sobeys family donates $1 million to Special Olympics
By Sulz, Dave on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Special Olympics Canada recently announced a $1-million donation made by corporate partner Sobeys Inc. and its family of retail banners across Canada (Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo and Thrifty Foods). These funds will directly support 49,600 Special Olympics athletes and the 22,000 volunteers that deliver more than 6,175 programs in 365 communities across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second-degree murder suspects make appearance
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The lawyers for two men charged with second-degree murder will hold a preliminary pre-trial meeting with a provincial court justice and the Crown on Sept. 9, and will then return to court to fix a trial date on Sept. 23. The two men have opted for trial by judge and jury, and have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police stress obeying speed limit in school zones
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With school back in full swing, the Lethbridge Police Service is reminding motorists they will be out enforcing speed limits in school zones. LPS Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the Traffic Response Team said it can be tough for motorists to get back into the school zone frame of mind since schools changed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northside roads closed for utility repairs
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A pair of northside roads are closed so the City can work on sanitary service and water main repairs. Effective immediately, 23 Avenue North will be closed between 17 Street and 18 Street so crews can work on an emergency sanitary service repair. This work is expected to be completed by Friday, weather permitting. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New student options for LC Ag Sciences program
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge College Flexibility to allow students to follow their passions is at the centre of changes to Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Sciences program. The changes to the program will allow students to graduate from Lethbridge College better prepared for a fulfilling career supporting the agriculture industry in southern Alberta and beyond. The Agriculture Sciences ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools welcome back students
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Schools across Lethbridge opened their doors to students on Tuesday for the first time since March, with most families eager to return to school to bring some greater sense of normalcy to their lives after months of dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while going back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities
By Herald on September 1st, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities connects postings to help – contact them through http://www.volunteerlethbridge.com or 403-332-4320 STITCH IT FORWARD SOCIETY – SEWING VOLUNTEERS By working on meaningful and helpful items, volunteers will help others in need. Stitch It Forward is looking for volunteers to help them sew Personal Protective Equipment to be used because of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School zones in effect with students back in class
By Herald on September 1st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With school back in full swing, the Lethbridge Police Service is reminding motorists they will be out enforcing speed limits in school zones. LPS Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the Traffic Response Team said it can be tough for motorists to get back into the school zone frame of mind since schools changed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spectators to be permitted in City arenas
By Jensen, Randy on September 1st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Starting today, with limitations, spectators will be permitted in City of Lethbridge arenas, the City announced in a news release. A maximum of 50 spectators will be permitted for each ice session. Spectators must wear a mask at all times inside the arena facilities and maintain social distancing where possible. In order to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPA disappointed by lack of ‘informed oversight’in suspension of officer
By Jensen, Randy on September 1st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Police Association is disappointed but not surprised by the lack of responsible or informed oversight in the recent decision by Lethbridge Police Association Chief Scott Woods to suspend Const. Mark Easter without pay. “We are unsurprised but not because the decision was proper, or arrived at responsibly,” said LPA president Jay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crossing the border
By Submitted Article on September 1st, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES In 1865, the American Civil War ended and around the same time a gold rush in Montana attracted primarily young men to the region in search of gold and opportunity. Fur traders in Montana had been illegally trading whisky with the Blackfoot in exchange for buffalo robes. In ... Read More »
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