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New protective measures including public closure of City Hall
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: After declaring a State of Local Emergency earlier today, the City of Lethbridge continues to work on implementing protective measures to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. This now includes the closure of City Hall to all members of the public as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. Residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency City of Lethbridge News Release: Lethbridge, AB – In light of the community impact of COVID-19, the City of Lethbridge has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. This is an important step in helping Lethbridge access additional resources, particularly to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirms positive for COVID-19 test connected with CCH
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed a positive test for COVID-19 connected with Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge.Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed the positive test on Wednesday afternoon, but there was no additional information which could be provided. The case is now in the hands of Public Health.“Public Health has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casinos across province closed including Casino Lethbridge
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As community facilities and organizations across the province are forced to close for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some businesses are taking the proactive step and closing down. Pure Casinos Alberta issued a statement Tuesday morning on how they will be closing their doors to all of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions working to help students move forward
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division has provided an update to parents in regards to Sunday’s announcement that classes have been cancelled for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Since the abrupt stop to public education due to the COVID-19 virus, faculty at the school division have been working with the province to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School closures and COVID-19
By Submitted Article on March 18th, 2020
It has been one week since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. A lot has happened since then. The situation is unprecedented and fluid, and we are fortunate to have Alberta’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, guiding the provincial response. In co-operation with Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, Dr. Hinshaw met with Alberta superintendents, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L member in self-isolation
By Jensen, Randy on March 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A University of Lethbridge community member is in self-isolation after the university received unconfirmed reports that the member had been in contact with an invidivual who tested positive for COVID-19. A letter from the university was sent to staff and students on Tuesday. “A member of our campus community has reported to us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L residence remain open for students
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has issued an updated statement to address all of their facility closures, moved services, alternative delivery and practicum placements to help students have a clearer view of how the final weeks of their semester will look. For students who are living on campus, the university’s residence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman’s charges withdrawn
By Shurtz, Delon on March 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman arrested following a police raid on a city home more than a year ago no longer faces several criminal charges. Susan Lynn Graf, 55, was facing three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, and one count each of drug possession, possession of the proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City limiting Access-A-Ride service, Animal Shelter hours
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As the City of Lethbridge continues to take additional steps to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Alberta has released new public health measures to limit the time Albertans spend in large crowds and crowded spaces. As of Tuesday, all events over 50 people are to be cancelled, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe declares local state of emergency over COVID-19
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Blood Tribe Reserve has declared a state of local emergency as it prepares to deal with COVID-19. Chief Roy Fox issued a state of emergency declaration for the Blood Reserve on Monday. He also announced $500,000 to be allocated to supports for Blood Reserve residents that need assistance for food and sanitation ... Read More »
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