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Not4Sale pop-up store sheds light on human trafficking
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local non-profit group is raising awareness of the problem of human trafficking in Lethbridge and around the world. Not4Sale held its pop-up shop event on Wednesday and Thursday this week where citizens had the opportunity to come in to speak to local volunteers, learn about the human-trafficking problem, ask ... Read More »
1 responseLomond 4-H teen makes beef donation to Wood’s Homes
By Woodard, Dale on August 28th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Julie Ketchmark is already used to lending a hand and giving back. On Thursday afternoon, the 17-year-old gave back in a way that will help many in need. Ketchmark, a member of the Lomond 4-H Group, donated her calf, Mangus, to Wood’s Homes, a total of 550 pounds of meat to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be wary of prize schemes
By Submitted Article on August 28th, 2020
SUBMITTD BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams have not lessened their financial and emotional harm, despite concerted law enforcement efforts. Better Business Bureau (BBB) data shows that consumers over the age of 65 account for 80 per cent of money lost in sweepstakes, lottery, and prize schemes. BBB cautions this group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sugar here, sugar there, sugar everywhere!
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
Jenna Lannan Alberta Health Services Sugar is very prominent in our lives and is extremely hard to avoid. Everywhere we go there seems to be an opportunity for some type of sweet treat. Most people are aware that sugar causes tooth decay, but they might not know exactly known why. So why does sugar cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orientation crucial for new U of L students
By Jensen, Randy on August 28th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge is welcoming over 1,990 new students into the fold this fall, and the themes of welcoming, informing and lessening anxiety remain the same – even if the experience has moved online. “New Student Orientation (NSO) has always been a crucial first step for new students because it lays the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First cases of Dutch Elm Disease in province found in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has the first two confirmed cases of Dutch Elm Disease in the province of Alberta. City forestry technicians noted the tell-tale signs in two trees in north Lethbridge in early August. When samples were sent off for testing at federal and provincial labs, they came back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA’s letter to city council sparks conflict between mayor, councillor
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While having no overall impact on the council vote on the temporary masking bylaw brought in by council on Monday, (which passed 6-3), comments made by Mayor Chris Spearman about a letter read out during debate by Coun. Blaine Hyggen from MLA Nathan Neudorf expressing opposition to the masking bylaw ... Read More »
2 responsesHandmade Market returns Saturday with COVID precautions
By Sulz, Dave on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Handmade Market returns to the West Pavilion at Exhibition Park on Saturday with a pandemic edition that will feature all of the provincial government’s COVID-19 safety precautions. The event’s doors open from 9-9:30 a.m. for seniors and vulnerable attendees only, followed by access for the rest of the public beginning at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister enjoying smooth transition to Southminster
By Sulz, Dave on August 27th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Taking a new job in a much larger church and in the middle of a pandemic might seem like a situation requiring extra-fervent prayer for any minister faced with such a challenge. But Rev. Taylor Croissant is enjoying a smooth transition into his new role with Southminster United Church in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two men charged in seizure of drugs, cash, property
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged two men following an investigation that led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a vehicle. Earlier this summer members of the Priority Crimes Unit initiated a short-term investigation into dial-a-dope drug trafficking activity. On Tuesday, PCU, with assistance from the Crime Suppression Team, Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey to gauge operating budget priorities
By Jensen, Randy on August 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD IPSOS will be conducting a phone survey on behalf of the City of Lethbridge until Sept. 6 to gather information and feedback from residents and to identify areas of improvement in advance of an operating budget review in November. In May, city council approved an operating budget review in order to discuss COVID-19-related ... Read More »
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