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Lethbridge’s sister city Anyang, China donates masks
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2020
In a supportive gesture between sister cities, Anyang City, China has donated surgical masks to City of Lethbridge front line staff including Fire/EMS and Lethbridge Police officers. The donation marks another positive collaboration between the two cities. Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman and Yuan Jiajian, Acting Mayor of Anyang City, recently exchanged letters re-affirming the long-standing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wishing Happy 100th from a distance
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com A 100th birthday is worth celebrating, even if social distancing measures require improvisation on the normal festivities. And that’s exactly how friends and family of Phyllis Handley marked the occasion. Standing on a top-floor balcony of the Grandview Village seniors condo, Handley waved to friends and neighbours who had gathered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First COVID-19 case confirmed on Blood Reserve
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – STANDOFF The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed on the Blood Reserve. Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox announced the confirmation of the case on Wednesday from the Blood Tribe Department of Health and federal government at 11:15 a.m. It’s one of two active cases recorded in Cardston County. “Of course, our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College offering online course for post-secondary instructors
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As post-secondary institutions work through online education with students during the COVID-19 pandemic, many, including Lethbridge College instructors, are uncertain what the future will bring. To help this transition, Lethbridge College has adapted its Facilitating Online Learning course to the new academic reality and has made it available for free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LEMF hosting food bank fundraiser
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald The Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) organizing committee will be hosting an online fundraiser for the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. DJs will perform via livestream for donations on Twitch.tv beginning Saturday afternoon. “The surge of livestreams that are happening across the world right now inspired us to use our network ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City must get creative to help businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Economic Recovery Task Force asked that city council get creative and pass speedy economic measures which could help local businesses weather the COVID-19 economic storm which has gripped the city this past month. Any program, grant or tax break which could put money back into local business owners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School division looks to continue ‘Wishtree’ positive message
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Following the impactful launch of the first One District One Book initiative in Lethbridge School Division, the organizing committee is continuing the message of “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate, in the community during this tough time. Last year, organizers of the One District One Book initiative raised funds to purchase 13,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson appointed as Queens Counsel
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Huckvale LLP has announced that Ryan D. Anderson has been appointed as Queens Counsel. The QC designation is awarded by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on recommendation from the Minister of Justice. It is awarded to lawyers in recognition of their ability, reputation and commitment to the legal profession and the community. Anderson is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to drug trafficking
By Shurtz, Delon on April 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of the city’s biggest drug dealers is headed to jail, but he won’t know for how long until later in the year. Daud Abdul Kadir Mohamed pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to one charge each of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court told man motivated by thrill of the crime
By Shurtz, Delon on April 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who stole $275,000 worth of tires and rims from car dealerships across the province was motivated by greed and the thrill of the crime, a Crown prosecutor told a judge this week in Lethbridge provincial court. Lethbridge Crown prosecutor Ian Elford said Patrick Francois Rouillard doesn’t have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scams target cash-strapped consumers
By Submitted Article on April 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU In addition to its serious health consequences, COVID-19 is causing Canadians to worry about their financial health. Many businesses are faced with difficult decisions, like downscaling their operations to preserve the health of their employees and laying off staff. According to a survey commissioned by the Angus Reid Institute, ... Read More »
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