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Tourism Lethbridge names new CEO
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge has announced that Jasmine Sangria will be assuming the role as chief executive officer of the company. A seasoned brand strategist, Sangria has worked in the marketing industries in Vancouver and Whitehorse for almost two decades with brands such as Vespa, Best Western, Coast Hotels and the First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking to return urn
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate the rightful owner of a small blue urn that was found in Pavan Park. On Tuesday a citizen reported that her children had located an urn in the river bottom at Pavan Park and subsequently turned it into police. The urn contains the company name ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber, Economic Recovery Task Force launch ‘POST Promise’
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A new campaign sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force is encouraging local business owners to make the “POST Promise” to help build consumer confidence that all necessary steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The local effort is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist hurt in collision
By Jensen, Randy on July 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A cyclist was injured and remains in hospital following a collision with a vehicle on Wednesday evening. Lethbridge Police are investigating the collision which happened at about 7:30 p.m. in the downtown core. Investigation determined an SUV was travelling west on 4 Avenue South when it struck a cyclist travelling north across 4 Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Aid initiative to help people navigate courts
By Shurtz, Delon on July 31st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Navigating an often complicated court system can be challenging and sometimes daunting at the best of times, and restrictions implemented because of COVID-19 aren’t making things any easier. However, an initiative implemented nearly a month ago is helping people deal with their criminal court matters without attending court or even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popular Taber corn hits stands
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Putting the bad memories of a year ago behind them, local Taber corn growers opened their season in the city and southern Alberta on Thursday and saw brisk business throughout the day. “People are swarming in and scooping it up, which is good because we have a lot of corn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ARCHES defunding sparks heated exchange between councillors
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In the first full city council meeting since the province announced it would be defunding ARCHES, there was bound to be some fallout from that decision given it was such a polarizing issue in the community and on council. Coun. Joe Mauro, who was opposed to the supervised consumption site, ... Read More »
6 responsesDowntown Farmers’ Market draws a crowd to new location
By Woodard, Dale on July 30th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald There were a few masked folks looking for a good deal in downtown Lethbridge Wednesday. Under sunny skies, the Downtown Farmers’ Market was open for business in its second week of operation. In the morning, the spot set up between 4 and 5 Street on 2 Avenue South was already starting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Blue Cross shares essential summer safety tips
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Submitted by Alberta Blue Cross As COVID-19 has impacted summer vacation plans for many Albertans, Alberta Blue Cross says the pandemic has not stopped the arrival of summer. While large social gatherings and events like festivals and outdoor concerts aren’t permitted this summer, the opportunity to spend time outdoors and travel within Alberta, responsibly, are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton preparing for busy long weekend
By Jensen, Randy on July 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Parks Canada is planning ahead for an anticipated busy rush over the long weekend in Waterton Lakes National Park. With limited travel encouraged by governments to prevent the growing spread of COVID-19, people are anticipated to take to Waterton Park to enjoy some nature. Although visitation is welcomed and encouraged, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man acquitted of charge in fatal highway collision
By Shurtz, Delon on July 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged nearly two years ago with failing to stop at the scene of a collision causing death, has been acquitted by a Lethbridge judge. Judge Paul Pharo found Michael White Quills not guilty during a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, and said the Crown failed ... Read More »
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