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3D masks can help in fight

By Jensen, Randy on May 4th, 2020

Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Over the past few weeks, a number of University of Lethbridge research groups have been working on designing and then 3D printing facemasks and shields to aid in the effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. What originally began as an independent work to help the community ... Read More »

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Soup kitchen offering hot meal every night of the week

By Kalinowski, Tim on May 2nd, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With an outpouring of financial support from the community and the enthusiasm of a new group of volunteers, the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen will now be offering a hot evening meal to the city’s homeless and others in need seven nights a week. “It’s the first time in our 35-year-history we ... Read More »

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Internet giants like Facebook, Google should pay their share

By Jensen, Randy on May 2nd, 2020

Op-Ed by Bob Cox News Media Canada chairman Newspapers have never been so loved – and never been so neglected. The thirst for coverage of how the COVID-19 pandemic is turning the world upside-down has doubled, even tripled, the audiences of news publishers over the past two months. Readers have turned overwhelmingly to trusted news ... Read More »

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Budgeting, planning for future

By Submitted Article on May 2nd, 2020

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Community Foundation awards grants during COVID-19

By Jensen, Randy on May 2nd, 2020

15 grants totalling $202K awarded to local charities LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta announced on Friday $202,800 in grant funding to 15 charities working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the foundation established a COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grants Program with a contribution of $375,000 from its ... Read More »

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Man receives break after pleading guilty to possession of stolen property

By Shurtz, Delon on May 2nd, 2020

Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man caught last year with a stolen motor vehicle was given a break after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday. Jimmy Lynn Bad Man pleaded to one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and was sentenced to 60 days in jail. Crown prosecutor ... Read More »

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No mercy for speeders during COVID-19 pandemic: LPS

By Kalinowski, Tim on May 2nd, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police are warning residents to obey the rules of the road or be prepared to pay a hefty fine. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began the Lethbridge Police Service has been noticing a disturbing trend in speeding and stunting on city streets. “We are actually seeing less enforcement during the pandemic ... Read More »

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Bail hearing delayed for man accused of trying to flee from police

By Shurtz, Delon on May 2nd, 2020

Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to flee from police in a stolen vehicle in March won’t know for several days whether he’ll be released on bail. Following a lengthy bail hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Gregory Maxwell reserved his decision for a week to consider arguments ... Read More »

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New funding stream open for Heart of Our City grants

By Jensen, Randy on May 2nd, 2020

Tyler Hay For The Herald The City of Lethbridge’s Heart of our City Committee (HOC) is opening a new stream of grant funding to support virtual events. The new program is aimed at helping to support artists, events and businesses that have found creative ways to support downtown during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want to ... Read More »

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New flag honours Lethbridge miners

By Jensen, Randy on May 2nd, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A special flagraising in honour of Lethbridge’s coalmining past took place at city hall on Friday. Retired miner Mike Stefancsik helped raise the new flag, depicting the statue of a coalminer which used to stand outside the Lethbridge Miners Library and is currently on display at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. ... Read More »

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City views gradual reopening with cautious optimism

By Lethbridge Herald on May 1st, 2020

Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge is welcoming the province’s announcement that it intends to begin the process of relaunching Alberta’s economy this month.And while there is a spirit of renewed optimism that we have reached this point, said Mayor Chris Spearman, that optimism must be tempered with continued caution to prevent a second potential ... Read More »

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