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Internal ARCHES report indicates dysfunctional workplace setting
By Lethbridge Herald on July 8th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comA copy of an internal report on ARCHES from local consultant Collaborative Strategies Business Consulting and Empowerment Solutions, and obtained on Wednesday by The Herald in the wake of a provincial government audit of the organization announced earlier this year, paints a picture of a dysfunctional workplace setting, with some employees feeling the ... Read More »
5 responsesAHS offering online classes for healthy lifestyles
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Free online classes to help participants achieve a healthy lifestyle are available for residents in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS). The Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) is offering health education workshops via Zoom, an online video communication app. Participants can access these workshops at home on a computer, iPad or ... Read More »
2 responsesGord Bamford ready for drive-in concerts
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
Dale Woodard LETHBRIDGE HERALD sports@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian country musician Gord Bamford is coming to Lethbridge on Saturday and fans can catch the show from the comfort of their vehicles. With his Enmax Centre concert in October postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19, the 26-time CCMA winner and Lacombe native will take the stage for two shows, drive-in style, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Health monitoring COVID-19 situation in County of Warner
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With a worrying spike in COVID-19 cases in the County of Warner in recent days, which many public reports now link to local Hutterite colonies, Alberta Health says it cannot confirm the source of the cases, but it is monitoring the situation carefully. “Our process from day one of COVID-19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!6A Avenue residents ‘up in arms’ in 1920
By Submitted Article on July 8th, 2020
Andrew Chernevych GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Although Jane’s Walk was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer season is still an opportunity to think about our city’s residential neighbourhoods, explore them and appreciate their role in our lives. Many of these communities have deep roots, with identities and history of collective action ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition Park taking extra precautions for Farmers’ Market
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Exhibition Park is taking additional measures to ensure the continued health and safety of vendors, customers and staff at its weekly Farmers’ Market in light of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the AHS South Zone centred in the County of Warner. “We are doing individual reach-outs to all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottles benefit local food banks
By Sulz, Dave on July 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Since the initial partnership of GPS Container Depot with the Lethbridge Food Bank and Interfaith Food Bank, the food banks have seen tremendous support through bottle donations. With the opening of a new GPS location at 872 Heritage Blvd. W.), the partnership with the local food banks continues to grow. Food bank officials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for mischief and assault
By Shurtz, Delon on July 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Kyle English may have been too drunk to remember causing problems in Galt Gardens nearly a year ago, but he was sober Monday when he was handed a jail sentence in Lethbridge provincial court. English pleaded guilty to one count of mischief and two counts of assault stemming from incidents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diversity propels U of L grad to Arts & Science Gold medal
By Jensen, Randy on July 8th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Kate Chua’s academic diversity has earned her a prestigious award as she graduates from the University of Lethbridge. The Catholic Central High School graduate has earned a BSc Neuroscience and has been awarded this year’s Faculty of Arts & Science Gold Medal (Science). She is one of four southern Alberta high school graduates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farewell to old Huntsville School
By Submitted Article on July 8th, 2020
Former students, staff get tour of old building Craig Albrecht PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS – IRON SPRINGS Jim Asplund anticipated a bitter-sweet experience prior to a final walk through the halls of Huntsville School. “It was more sweet than bitter,” commented the former Huntsville principal, a sentiment echoed by many taking part in a farewell tour ... Read More »
1 responseDonation program benefits Albertans
By Yoos, Cam on July 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is thanking residents for donating $5 million to charities by participating in their charitable giving-matching donation program. To support the COVID-19 response efforts, the Government of Alberta offered to match donations up to $2 million to eight designated Alberta-based registered charities. Alberta’s donations, combined with the government’s ... Read More »
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