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Big Truck Petting Zoo earns Public Library Minister’s Award
By Jensen, Randy on August 6th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Public Library has announced it is the recipient of a 2019/2020 Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Library Service for its Big Truck Petting Zoo. The Big Truck Petting Zoo was held on May 25, 2019, at the Crossings Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. The 2020 event was in its planning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayors ‘blindsided’ by AHS dispatch decision
By Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Chris Spearman presented a united front with Mayor Naheed Nenshi of Calgary, Mayor Tara Veer of Red Deer and Mayor Don Scott of Wood Buffalo in opposing the Alberta Health Services’ decision, announced on Tuesday with no consultation with affected communities, to discontinue satellite call centre operations in these ... Read More »
5 responsesMasks to be required at City facilities on Friday
By Herald on August 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Beginning Friday, non-medical masks or face coverings will be mandatory for all individuals visiting or working in publicly accessible spaces within City of Lethbridge owned and operated indoor facilities. This includes: city hall; Galt Museum & Archives; Fort Whoop-Up; Helen Schuler Nature Centre; Lethbridge Regional Park ‘n’ Ride Transit Terminal; Lethbridge Airport Terminal; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Urging early diagnosis
By Sulz, Dave on August 5th, 2020
Website stresses importance of early cancer screening for women LETHBRIDGE HERALD With the COVID-19 pandemic front and centre in the minds of most people, there’s concern that the importance of annual exams and early diagnosis for cancer has fallen by the wayside. Enter #WomenWithWill, a special project highlighting stories of survivorship and women spearheading foundations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province seeking applications for Artist in Residence
By Jensen, Randy on August 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Applications are open for the Alberta Artist in Residence, an ambassador for arts and culture in the province. The Artist in Residence program will coincide with Month of the Artist this September, to showcase Alberta-based talent while raising awareness of the value and contributions of artists in the province. The program has an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final COVID-19 funding from Community Foundation
By Jensen, Randy on August 5th, 2020
The Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grants Program is now accepting applications Lethbridge Herald The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta announced Tuesday that it is accepting applications to its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grants Program. In April, the Community Foundation announced its first round of grant funding designated to support charities working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division seeking parent input for 2020/21 planning
By Jensen, Randy on August 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With the province announcing that schools in Alberta would reopen in September under Scenario 1 – near normal operations with health measures in place in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 – the Lethbridge School Division has launched a parent survey to assist in planning for the 2020/21 school year. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union criticizes AHS dispatch decision
By Jensen, Randy on August 5th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge branch of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 237 says the province’s plans announced on Tuesday to consolidate all South Zone EMS call centre dispatch services, including Lethbridge’s, in Calgary could end up costing local lives. “We have already seen delays when (EMS) calls go through Calgary ... Read More »
1 responseGreat outdoors an asset to Helen Schuler Nature Centre
By Woodard, Dale on August 5th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com A-s the COVID-19 pandemic has affected some local businesses, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre has been able to take it outside. A little over a month ago, the facility in the coulees was able to reopen its building and offer some indoor learning. But before that, the Helen Schuler Nature ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SMRID receives $2.6M to improve water infrastructure
By Jensen, Randy on August 5th, 2020
Trevor Busch Southern Alberta Newspapers – Cranford As part of Alberta’s $10-million Irrigation Rehabilitation Program, the provincial government is providing a $2.6-million grant to the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) to enhance water management and delivery in the district. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen made the announcement Tuesday afternoon at Chin Reservoir south ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area water management receives over $40M in provincial grants
By Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald — TABER tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government announced over $40 million in grants on Tuesday for irrigation and water management in southern Alberta, including major announcements in the Taber area. Minister of Infrastructure Prasad Panda said the money provided for the projects through federal-provincial matching grants is part of his government’s ongoing ... Read More »
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