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The 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 »
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!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 responseMessage from Herald publisher Brian Hancock
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Dear Readers: It’s been a wild ride the last few months, we have received feedback from many of you regarding our changes in publication days, etc., and the message was loud and clear. Based on your feedback we will be publishing on Tuesdays but not Mondays beginning Aug. 1. The confusion on long weekends of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City 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!U of L takes a little off the top at University Hall
By Jensen, Randy on July 29th, 2020
Submitted by the University of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge’s University Hall had a little taken off the top this past week. Call it a crew cut reminiscent of the style of its original look from 1971, the year the iconic Arthur Erickson designed building was completed – the exhaust stacks are gone. A total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!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 responsesLethbridge 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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