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Local author’s first book garners great reviews
By Dale Woodard on December 10th, 2020
Writing her first book, Charity Yoder had some big shoes to fill. Four of them, in fact. Evidently, she filled them ably as the local author’s publishing debut, “The Elephant’s Shoes” earned an Honourable Mention in the Children’s Five-And-Under category for the Royal Dragonfly Book Award, a book contest held in the U.S. “I’m OK ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP officer’s case resolved with peace bond
By Delon Shurtz on December 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Fort Macleod RCMP officer scheduled to stand trial this week on an assault charge has had his case resolved with a peace bond. Troy William Heystek, who was set to begin a two-day trial in Fort Macleod provincial court on Monday, had his charge withdrawn after he agreed to the $1,100, nine-month ... Read More »
2 responsesMidwifery services available at Taber Health Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2020
Local and area families receiving care from a newly recruited registered midwife now have the option to deliver their babies at Taber Health Centre. Planning is underway to recruit two additional registered midwives, giving more families supported by midwifery services the option of a planned birth location either close to home, at home, or at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Making the best of a difficult situation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald With COVID-19 numbers across Alberta showing no sign of slowing, many local businesses will be shutting down for the next month. On Tuesday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced stronger public health measures in light of rising COVID-19 cases. “While the government announced restrictions late November to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend collision leaves 1 dead, 5 injured near Raymond
By Herald on October 26th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald One person is dead and five were injured following an collision Friday night near Raymond. On Friday shortly before 6 p.m., Raymond RCMP, Raymond Fire Department and ground ambulances responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a two vehicles, approximately one kilometre west of Raymond on Highway 52. With heavy snow fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Additional COVID cases at St. Francis, Ecole St. Mary schools
By Herald on October 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has been informed of additional cases of COVID-19 which is impacting cohorts within Ecole St. Mary Elementary and St. Francis Junior High schools. Holy Spirit said in a news release it has been reassured that these cases are not the result of in-school transmission and are instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking for driver in Saturday morning for hit and run
By Herald on October 19th, 2020
UPDATE: Lethbridge Police have located the red Chevrolet Silverado truck and identified the driver in connection with the hit and run on October 17th, 2020. Police would like to thank the public and media for their interest and assistance in this investigation. LPS release Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s official: Masks required in public areas of City facilities
By Herald on August 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that, as of Friday, masks are now mandatory in public areas of all City-owned facilities. “We have implemented the mandatory masking policy in all public spaces,” said City of Lethbridge general manager for Recreation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special day for Indigenous grads
By Lethbridge Herald on June 3rd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Over two days this week, local graduating Indigenous high school students celebrated their accomplishments with a special ceremony from the Indigenous Educational Team at Lethbridge School Division.As part of the division’s way to support and celebrate with the graduating class, the FNMI Education Team put together a special drive-through graduation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed Six Mile Coulee pathway upgrade faces opposition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City’s proposed Six Mile Coulee trail upgrades are facing some stiff headwinds as local mountainbikers and trail runners say the upgrades will destroy the best riding trail in Lethbridge.Parks manager Dave Ellis defended the $1.8 million project, which was reaffirmed and greenlit by city council back in March, as ... Read More »
4 responsesVolunteers offer truckers a place to rest and eat for free
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comFor the past six weeks a group of dedicated local volunteers led by a woman on a mission has been ensuring truck drivers passing through Lethbridge have a place to stop and eat for free, and a place to go to the bathroom.When the COVID-19 crisis hit, many roadside rest stops were closed, ... Read More »
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