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Enmax better under City management, CIC told
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Enmax Centre is better off staying under existing City management and public ownership, while pivoting toward a more for-profit business approach, rather than being sold or privatized. This is what representatives of the current management unit of the Enmax Centre told city councillors at Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting. ... 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!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!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!Volunteer Lethbridge helping with their weekly column of opportunities
By Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2020
VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE – BOARD OF DIRECTOR VOLUNTEERSVolunteer Lethhbridge connects and convenes individuals, groups and organizations to champion and leverage capacity across sectors. They have an exciting opportunity to be involved with their organization on the Board of Directors. As a member of the board, a director will identify issues important to the association, maintain neutrality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council votes to cancel Downtown Lethbridge BRZ levy
By Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The annual levy to support the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone has been cancelled for 2020, but not without some strenuous objections of one councillor.According to the City, the BRZ Levy taken from downtown businesses on top of their existing property and business taxes is worth about $219,000 this year. ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil cancels property tax increase for 2020
By Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 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 »
1 responseAlberta Serious Incident Response Team to review stormtrooper incident investigation
By Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2020
Following discussions between the Director of Law Enforcement, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and the Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), regarding an external investigation into the actions of several LPS officers who responded to a firearms complaint May 4, the matter has now been deemed by the Director of Law Enforcement to meet the criteria of ... Read More »
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