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Council approves short-term funding for vulnerable
By Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comCity council approved just over $3 million in short-term funding to continue vital programs for the City’s most vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis.Council approved the temporary funding framework during Monday’s council meeting to support 15 local organizations and help them maintain services such as transitional and permanent supportive housing with the SASHA and ... Read More »
1 responseCity wants citizens to follow distancing rule
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City officials are calling for local citizens to pay attention to the messaging around social distancing and the COVID-19 virus, and are contemplating more aggressive steps to ensure public compliance. “The name of the game here is about stopping community transmission,” said Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell at the ... Read More »
1 responseIn-person Spring 2020 Convocation cancelled as University of Lethbridge seeks alternative
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020
University of Lethbridge release: In prioritizing the health and well-being of students and the community at large, the University of Lethbridge is working to develop an alternate plan to celebrate the achievements of its Spring 2020 graduates — officially cancelling today the in-person convocation ceremonies scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2020. In-person convocation traditionally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge International Air Show cancelled
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020
Lethbridge International Air Show Association release: Due to growing uncertainty amid the current pandemic, and with respect to sponsors, partners, stakeholders; The Board of Directors of the Lethbridge International Air Show Association have voted to cancel planning of the 2020 air show. Alberta Air Fest was slated for Heritage Day Long Weekend after a 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City implements a number of parks amenities closures, along with a fire ban for river valley
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge news releases: City parks update related to COVID-19 In an effort to limit exposure and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the following parks amenities are closed until further notice: • playground equipment • benches • picnic shelters • picnic tables • fire pits • washrooms • fitness equipment Residents are encouraged ... Read More »
1 responseCity changes bus boarding & suspends fares in response to COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: As the COVID-19 situation evolves, so is the City’s response to managing Lethbridge Transit as new preventative measures are now in place to limit contact between drivers and riders. Anyone needing to use Transit is now asked to load at the back of the bus and riders will not be required to pay a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge police warn of new scam
By Jensen, Randy on March 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are advising the public of a scam involving the impersonation of LPS officers. Last week a local man was contacted by phone and told his social insurance number had been used in a multi-million-dollar fraud. The caller asked the male for his SIN to confirm it was under investigation and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Call to action: responding to COVID-19 together
By Submitted Article on March 23rd, 2020
SUBMITTED BY VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE The City of Lethbridge is calling on our entire community to support each other in this difficult and unprecedented time. We recognize the basic needs and social impact the pandemic is causing for everyone. To this end we need your help. As of March 18, HelpSeeker.org is reorienting its service delivery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Copper theft charges dropped
By Shurtz, Delon on March 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Criminal charges against a man who was accused of breaking into a City electrical substation with his son last spring have been withdrawn. Charges of shopbreaking and commit mischief, shopbreaking and commit theft, possession of stolen property under $5,000 and possession of ID documents, against David Bradley Priest were withdrawn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Education announces guidelines
By Jensen, Randy on March 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Alberta Education has announced new guidelines are in place to direct how students will learn while in-school classes are cancelled due to the provincial health emergency. The province has worked with the Alberta School Boards Association, the College of Alberta School Superintendents, the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Association of Independent Schools & ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What is renewable energy?
By Submitted Article on March 23rd, 2020
Submitted by the southern alberta group for the environment The challenge is to reduce the enormous amount of fossil energy we use and replace it with cleaner energy. Pollution has an enormous impact on human health and the integrity of natural systems, so less of it is better for everyone. Renewable energy technologies convert energy ... Read More »
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