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Anxiety normal response to COVID-19 crisis – Tips for coping
By Sulz, Dave on March 19th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Many people are likely feeling anxious as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic throws their daily lives into turmoil. That’s a perfectly normal response under the circumstances, says a registered psychologist at the University of Lethbridge. “These are really unsettling times for everyone,” says Jennifer Ellis-Toddington, the U of L’s manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS adjusting operations to prevent spread of virus
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service is adjusting its operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as they work to prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of its employees and the public. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, and for the next 30 days, public access to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of local emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the risk of infection to Lethbridge residents in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis still remains low, the City of Lethbridge opted to declare a State of Local Emergency on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to access the additional resources and powers it will need as the outbreak intensifies. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New protective measures including public closure of City Hall
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: After declaring a State of Local Emergency earlier today, the City of Lethbridge continues to work on implementing protective measures to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. This now includes the closure of City Hall to all members of the public as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. Residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency City of Lethbridge News Release: Lethbridge, AB – In light of the community impact of COVID-19, the City of Lethbridge has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. This is an important step in helping Lethbridge access additional resources, particularly to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirms positive for COVID-19 test connected with CCH
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed a positive test for COVID-19 connected with Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge.Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed the positive test on Wednesday afternoon, but there was no additional information which could be provided. The case is now in the hands of Public Health.“Public Health has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking to identify suspect in road-rage incident
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle who engaged in a high-speed road rage incident that ended in a rollover collision. On March 10 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to an injury collision along 5 Avenue North, just east of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges after taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Police have charge a 20-year-old male in connection with a knifepoint robbery of a Lethbridge taxi driver. On Sunday just before midnight police responded to a report that a female taxi driver had been robbed. The subequent Lethbridge Police Service investigation determined the driver picked up a male fare from 7-Eleven along Columbia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Note from The Herald publisher
By Jensen, Randy on March 18th, 2020
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic which is touching everyone, The Lethbridge Herald is continuing to do its best to keep you informed of local happenings as well as national and international news in relation to the crisis. We take pride in being the most accurate and reliable source of news and information in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casinos across province closed including Casino Lethbridge
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As community facilities and organizations across the province are forced to close for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some businesses are taking the proactive step and closing down. Pure Casinos Alberta issued a statement Tuesday morning on how they will be closing their doors to all of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions working to help students move forward
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division has provided an update to parents in regards to Sunday’s announcement that classes have been cancelled for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Since the abrupt stop to public education due to the COVID-19 virus, faculty at the school division have been working with the province to ... Read More »
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