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Mayor has issue with CTF report
By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released a list of its biggest spending municipalities in Alberta in various categories earlier this week, and Lethbridge is in the top three, it says, among mid-sized jurisdictions with over 30,000 in population. According to the CTF the City of Lethbridge spends almost $4,000 annually per ... Read More »
2 responsesStudent food insecurity
By Submitted Article on June 19th, 2020
Citizens can help combat the problem SUBMITTED ARTICLE At one of our Faculty Council meetings, a colleague initiated a food drive to fill the barren shelves of the University of Lethbridge Student Union (ULSU) food bank. We are proud of the ULSU in their continual efforts to reduce food insecurity for U of L students, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body of missing teen found in St. Mary River
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD — CARDSTON COUNTYThe body of a missing 17-year-old female, who had been missing for more than a week and presumed drowned in a boating accident which claimed two other lives, was located in the St. Mary River on Thursday afternoon.The search, which resumed Thursday morning with Raymond/Magrath RCMP, RCMP Air Services, Lethbridge SAR ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of Emergency lifted
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge has ended its State of Local Emergency after 13 weeks and will move to reopen almost all recreational facilities in the coming two months.Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell officially declared the longest State of Local Emergency in Lethbridge’s history over on Thursday as COVID-19 cases remain low in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen vehicle suspect appears in court
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of three people arrested Monday after city police recovered a stolen vehicle made her first appearance in court Wednesday. Aedan Tanya Betts of Lethbridge addressed her charges by phone from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, where she has been remanded since her arrest. The accused and two other individuals were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impaired driver fined $3,000
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Driving on the wrong side of the road, with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, has earned a Lethbridge man a hefty fine. Aidan Quinn Gomany was fined nearly $3,000 after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of impaired driving. Gomany, 20, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s Utility Payment Deferral deadline is today
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to assist customers during COVID-19, and in accordance with the provincial government’s Utility Payment Deferral Program, the City of Lethbridge halted its standard arrears collection and disconnection process, and stopped penalty fees for residential and small commercial customers. The deadline to apply to the Utility Deferral Program ends at 4:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College webinars will help answer student questions
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD For post-secondary students who have questions about what will happen in the fall, Lethbridge College is ready with the answers. The college is launching its webinar Summer Series to provide information to those thinking of starting their post-secondary education at Lethbridge College to allow them the chance to ask any pertinent questions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger collects $47K in food, funds
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The citywide Target Hunger campaign held Saturday collected more than 17,000 pounds of food to help restock the shelves at Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks. Financial contributions were also accepted, bringing the final value from Lethbridge residents to almost $47,000. While food donations are down substantially from last year (42,000 in 2019), organizers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamps celebrate medical field
By Submitted Article on June 18th, 2020
Walter Kerber LETHBRIDGE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Over the years, since the first issuance of commemorative stamps, there were stamps related to the medical profession. During the present pandemic, we recognized the first responders, nurses and doctors. A lot of these types of individuals have been recognized by the Canadian post office over the last century. Postage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spenceley named acting dean of U of L Faculty of Health Sciences
By Yoos, Cam on June 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Spenceley, a dedicated registered nurse who has advanced the study of primary health care and health system reform, has been appointed as the acting dean of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Spenceley, who has served the faculty as assistant dean (nursing) and most recently as associate ... Read More »
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