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Waterton preparing for busy long weekend
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Parks Canada is planning ahead for an anticipated busy rush over the long weekend in Waterton Lakes National Park. With limited travel encouraged by governments to prevent the growing spread of COVID-19, people are anticipated to take to Waterton Park to enjoy some nature. Although visitation is welcomed and encouraged, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP officer’s assault trial to proceed in December
By Shurtz, Delon on July 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After numerous court hearings, and a couple of cancelled trials, a Fort Macleod RCMP officer is finally scheduled to proceed to trial later this year. The hearing for Troy William Heystek is set to run Dec. 7-8 in Fort Macleod provincial court. The 50-year-old officer, who was originally scheduled for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway3Connector to resume bus service
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The widely used Highway3Connector service between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge will be resuming service, starting Aug. 4, following its suspension of services on June 1, to help flatten the curve of COVID-19. “Highway3Connector is pleased to announce that due to high demand, we are set to resume our Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man acquitted of charge in fatal highway collision
By Shurtz, Delon on July 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged nearly two years ago with failing to stop at the scene of a collision causing death, has been acquitted by a Lethbridge judge. Judge Paul Pharo found Michael White Quills not guilty during a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, and said the Crown failed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ARCHES defunding sparks heated exchange between councillors
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In the first full city council meeting since the province announced it would be defunding ARCHES, there was bound to be some fallout from that decision given it was such a polarizing issue in the community and on council. Coun. Joe Mauro, who was opposed to the supervised consumption site, ... Read More »
6 responsesShort-term pain for long-term gain
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While there will be some localized traffic and pedestrian disruptions due to the infrastructure upgrades taking place along 3 Avenue South this summer, the City is committed to ensuring those disruptions will be kept to a minimum for downtown business owners and shoppers. “It’s going to be done in steps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Large number of students planning to return to U of L
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Despite a primarily online format for the fall semester, many University of Lethbridge students are planning to return to Lethbridge in September. A recent survey conducted by Academica Group polled responses from continuing students at Canadian post-secondary institutions on whether they would be attending their school’s city for the Fall 2020 semester. U ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drowning at Stafford Lake investigated
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -COALDALE The Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office is leading an investigation after a 20-year-old man drowned in Stafford Lake on Monday. Just before 5 p.m. Monday, Coaldale RCMP along with the Coaldale Fire Department, Coalhurst Fire Department and the Lethbridge Fire Water Rescue Team, responded to a report of a missing 20-year-old man presumed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeking 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!‘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 responseThe art of mindful socializing
By Submitted Article on July 29th, 2020
One of my friends just knows how to throw memorable parties! My favourite party of hers is the one she holds once a year, drawing around 30 ladies to her home. Upon arrival at her house, we are offered drinks and food. Each invited guest shows up with a different dish to share with the ... Read More »
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