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Lethbridge Regional Virtual Science Fair is now public
By Jensen, Randy on May 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC), which has organized the Lethbridge Regional Science Fair and Science Olympics since 2002, is moving forward with this year’s virtual event. Project evaluation is complete and the event is now in the public phase. The public event features a virtual showcase of the submitted projects as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tudor says thanks with cowbells
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge needs more cowbell, says Shanda McKnight of the Tudor Estates Association, and she and her fellow association members want to fill that need by providing the distinctive noisemakers to anyone who wants to cheer on our frontline workers during this COVID-19 outbreak.“Our neighbourhood started a few weeks ago inviting the neighbours to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tudor Estates ringing in support during COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge needs more cowbell, says Shanda McKnight of the Tudor Estates Association, and she and her fellow association members want to fill that need by providing the distinctive noisemakers to anyone who wants to cheer on our frontline workers during this COVID-19 outbreak.“Our neighbourhood started a few weeks ago inviting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two people facing drug and proceeds of crime charges
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female with drug and proceeds of crime offences after a warrant was executed at a south side hotel.Earlier this month members of the Priority Crimes Unit initiated a short term investigation into reported drug trafficking activity. On May 11, 2020 PCU obtained and executed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relationships are foundational to learning
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
From every possible angle and perspective in the field of education, the development of meaningful and purposeful relationships with other people is of utmost importance. >While the development of many different relationships in schools are essential, like those with colleagues and parents, we know that the primary focus needs to be on the students entrusted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No property tax increase
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents will have no property tax increase in 2020 after city council agreed to cancel a planned 1.82-per-cent increase for this year. Council passed the resolution by a final vote of 8-1 during Monday’s special meeting. The vote was a one-time cancellation of about $2.8 million, which amounts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The lonely postage stamps
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
By Walter Kerber The coronavirus has given us stamp collectors time to explore our collections. I have done a lot of that in the last few weeks. It has given me an opportunity to appreciate the fine detail and art that has gone into creating some of these miniature pieces of my collection. It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta colleges helping students achieve success during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s colleges have played an important role in ensuring the success of their students, even in the face of exceptional circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Servicing all regions of the province, Alberta’s 11 Comprehensive Community Colleges (CCCs) have shown adaptability, innovation and care to make sure students were able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timely tax filing can help eligibility for ag support programs
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Many support programs available for farmers LETHBRIDGE HERALD Even though the federal government has extended the personal tax-filing deadline until June 1 and corporate tax filing deadline in some circumstances, many farmers will benefit from getting their year-end financial work done well before these deadlines. If you are expecting a tax refund, doing the work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power outage today in Hardieville
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A planned power outage is scheduled for today to upgrade power lines in the Hardieville neighbourhood. The outage is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, and will affect approximately 25 homes in the area of 9 Street, 10 Street and 44 Avenue North. Outages may be rescheduled without notice due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to discuss temporary foreign workers and COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional issues for Canada’s temporary foreign workers on Thursday, live on their YouTube channel. Speaker Marco Luciano, director of Migrante Alberta, will explain his advocacy role in bringing these and many other issues facing ... Read More »
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