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Whoop-Up Days latest casualty of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 24th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comWith the official cancellation of Whoop-Up days this summer due to provincial restrictions on large gatherings while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, it is likely other large gatherings and festivals will soon follow suit and be cancelled as well, predicts Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge and co-chair of the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseCity planned Canada Day events cancelled
By Lethbridge Herald on April 24th, 2020
City Council encourages residents to celebrate Canada Day in their own backyards this year Canada’s birthday will be celebrated differently in 2020. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continued Alberta Health restrictions on mass gatherings of 15 or more people, residents are being asked to find new ideas for this year’s version. All ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days cancelled
By Lethbridge Herald on April 24th, 2020
Lethbridge, AB – Due to ongoing developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic Lethbridge and District Exhibition has announced the cancellation of the 2020 edition of Whoop-Up Days Family Festival. On April 23 Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced that as a result of ongoing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, a ban ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 couldn’t deter city man from giving 220th pint of blood
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald A Lethbridge man who has been a regular blood donor nearly all his life did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop him from giving his 220th pint of blood last week. Rob Stanko, 65, first donated blood when he was a teenager and has been doing it regularly ever since. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It was fun while it lasted for city ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant
By Sulz, Dave on April 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD After winning in her debut on “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday Sharon Lawson of Lethbridge couldn’t keep up the momentum on Thursday, finishing third with $6,400 for a two-day total of $26,001. Lawson won Wednesday against one-day winner Gary Patent from Los Angeles and Michael Torman from Paw Paw, Illinois. The Lethbridge participant finished Wednesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-year teacher thrives in challenging position
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
BJ Martens a nominee for Parr Award Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Jennie Emery Elementary School made its nomination for this year’s Edwin Parr Teaching Award, and showed no hesitancy in nominating BJ Martens. Principal at Jennie Emery Elementary School, Curtis Uyesugi, says that although he struggled initially when it came to hiring Martens, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man headed to jail on mischief, release order charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who just can’t seem to stay away from his mother’s home, won’t have a problem staying away for the next several weeks, because he’ll be in jail. Justin Jordan Payne was sentenced to one month in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of forcible entry, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches survey on COVID effect on citizens
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge has launched an online survey to gather information on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting its citizens. The survey, which will close on May 10, will take approximately five minutes to complete and will help the City understand how the pandemic has affected daily life for residents. “It’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating the work of our volunteers
By Submitted Article on April 24th, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge – Celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-24 Volunteer Lethbridge connects and convenes individuals, groups and organizations to champion and leverage capacity across sectors. How the Community Can Help: National Volunteer Week is a coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of Canada’s volunteers. This year’s theme is “It’s time to applaud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man, woman face drug, weapons charges
By Jensen, Randy on April 24th, 2020
Two children located inside home LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team have charged a male and female with numerous drug and weapons offences following a search warrant at a westside home. In early April the CST began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity that culminated with the execution of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to one year in jail for failing to stop for police
By Shurtz, Delon on April 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Kody Abraham Martens may have thought he’d gotten away from police during a car chase through Lethbridge streets in February, but his freedom was short-lived. On Feb. 7 police responded to a report of a stolen Volkswagen SUV and went to a city hotel where he saw a man loading ... Read More »
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