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Homeless feeling strain of outbreak
By Jensen, Randy on March 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgherald.com The city’s homeless are trying to get on as best they can despite the COVID-19 crisis, but are beginning to feel the strains of the outbreak like everyone else in the community. The streets are calm for now, says Julie Kissick, co-founder of Streets Alive Mission. “They are not concerned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Referee assault case adjourned to May 29
By Shurtz, Delon on March 21st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged after a referee was attacked at a youth hockey tournament in Lethbridge last year won’t return to court until later this spring. The matter for Robert Farrell Creighton and Todd William Cross Child was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, but adjourned to May 29. Lethbridge lawyer Miranda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City modifies operations to limit public contact during COVID-19 crisis
By Jensen, Randy on March 21st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge has modified operations to additional City facilities to limit public contact and minimize the risk of the transmission of COVID-19. Lethbridge Transit Administration Building, 619 4 Ave. N., is now closed to the public. Customers can load Breeze Cards over the phone by calling 311. Invoices can also be ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge East MLA says province doing everything it can
By Jensen, Randy on March 21st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says the provincial government is doing everything it can under unprecedented circumstances during this COVID-19 crisis to keep Albertans safe and to ensure that people can pay their bills. “The extraordinary circumstance, I believe, is the reason we have to have an extraordinary response,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Churches work to stayed connected to congregations
By Sulz, Dave on March 21st, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Many people these days are likely praying for deliverance from the COVID-19 pandemic – they’re just not doing it from the church pews. Social-distancing measures that have been implemented to help combat the spread of the coronavirus have prompted local church congregations to halt the traditional gatherings for Sunday services. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Support for COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2020
The City of Lethbridge has been working with the community to identify all organizations and businesses that are providing supports and services during the COVID-19 crisis and list them in one location for ease of use. At this time, the City has been able to work with dozens of organizations and businesses to update their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police advising of scam impersonating Lethbridge Police Service officers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2020
From Lethbridge Police Service: Lethbridge Police are advising the public of a scam involving the impersonation of LPS officers. On March 19, 2020 a local man was contacted by phone and advised his social insurance number had been used in a multi-million fraud. The caller asked the male for his SIN to confirm it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College cancels Convocation
By Jensen, Randy on March 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to do its part to restrict exposure to students during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge College has decided to cancel its 2020 Convocation. College president and CEO Paula Burns sent an email message to students on Thursday morning about the decision. “Although it may not come as a surprise, I am ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced on several charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who used a chisel, railroad spike and even a plastic sign as weapons to intimidate others will spend some time behind bars. Mark Vielle was sentenced to seven months in jail after pleading guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial to charges of resisting a peace officer, uttering threats to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced on drug and obstruction charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who tried to run from police last month will spend some time in jail. Police were patrolling around 18 street North Feb. 19 after receiving complaints of drug houses in the area. They saw Kyle James Young Pine walking away from a drug house and questioned him, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Managing your finances during COVID-19 time
By Submitted Article on March 20th, 2020
My employer is closing our office because of the coronavirus and suggesting we all work from home. I am now starting to really panic about everything and I am worried about not making my payments on my mortgage if my employer decides to lay us off. Is there anything I can do? – Bill Dear ... Read More »
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