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Libraries building communities
By Sulz, Dave on March 31st, 2020
READ Awards recognize outstanding library initiatives Submitted by Chinook Arch Regional Library System Libraries are making valuable contributions to their communities all year long and Chinook Arch Regional Library System loves to celebrate this fact. The Rewards for Excellence and Distinction (READ) are awarded every year as part of the Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit names Edwin Parr Award nominee
By Yoos, Cam on March 31st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division has announced that Patrick Leahy, a first-year teacher at St. Paul School in Lethbridge, has been selected as the division’s Edwin Parr nominee for 2020. The Edwin Parr Award recognizes the outstanding work and excellence in teachers at the beginning of their professional careers. “Patrick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There are many services available for those unable to shop for groceries
By Jensen, Randy on March 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The COVID-19 pandemic has left the majority of people following government guidelines by staying home and self-isolating. As a result many are unable to visit their local grocery store to stock up on needed items. However, there are local options for delivery of groceries and meals. Here is a list of businesses and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in beating senior awaiting resolution of charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 31st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man accused of brutally assaulting an elderly woman in her home last year is still in jail while he waits for his lawyer to visit him so they can discuss a possible resolution of the charges. During a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court March 6, Lethbridge lawyer Wade Hlady ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe initiates under-18 curfew
By Jensen, Randy on March 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -STANDOFF Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a State of Emergency has been declared on the Blood Reserve by Blood Tribe Chief and Council. A curfew will now be enforced to minimize the risk of community transmission, especially in the townsites. Effective immediately, all youth under the age of 18 must stay at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!App provides access to service providers during crisis
By Jensen, Randy on March 31st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City of Lethbridge manager of community support for the pandemic response, Lori Harasem, says anyone seeking services during the COVID-19 crisis can find what they need on the free Helpseeker app. “We are ahead of many communities because of the fact we already had a tool in place that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-way partnership helping continue student lunch program
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Food Bank is continuing a partnership with My City Care and the Holy Spirit School Division, as they continue a lunch program and evolve it into an in-need supplement plan for students and their families. Following the closure of schools from the COVID-19 pandemic, many students who depended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library’s online resources accessible during pandemic
By Sulz, Dave on March 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Our doors may be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but our online resources and streaming services are running and available 24/7. Through our website (lethlib.ca) customers can access, with your library card: – eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and OverDrive; – international newspapers through PressReader; – magazines through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKay sentenced to 90 days on theft charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Trafficking in stolen goods has netted a 44-year-old man a jail term, even though he won’t spend any more time in custody for the offence. Robert Michael McKay was sentenced to 90 days in jail for selling two camera lenses to a city pawn shop July 9, 2018. The lenses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Mill offers comfort food during shutdown
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As Lethbridge works at crushing the spread of COVID-19 by staying isolated at home, a local business is helping curb the lonely feelings with a community favourite comfort food. For the last two weeks, The Movie Mill has been offering the community bags of their popcorn for families to enjoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for supporting new families
By Submitted Article on March 30th, 2020
Christy Martens ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Babies tend to bring lots of joy and excitement when they arrive. It is so much fun to cradle their soft little bodies, and to marvel at their cute little noises and movements. It can be easy to forget that the baby isn’t the only newbie on the scene. The ... Read More »
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