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Infrastructure funding snub not political
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge and southwest Alberta have again lost out on consideration for provincial grants for local infrastructure projects. Transportation Minister Ric McIver announced $350 million in highway infrastructure maintenance projects across the province earlier this week, including some substantial projects in southern Alberta. Medicine Hat received funding for three projects, but ... Read More »
2 responsesCalgary man sentenced to two years for tire theft
By Shurtz, Delon on May 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old Calgary man sentenced for stealing nearly $300,000 worth of tires and rims from car dealerships across the province is going to jail for a lot longer than he and his lawyer had hoped. But it’s still considerably less time than the Crown recommended. Patrick Francois Rouillard was handed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRH maintaining COVID-19 prevention standards as surgeries resume
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Chinook Regional Hospital was the first site in Alberta Health Services’ South zone to resume elective surgeries with cataract surgeries started this week and other elective surgeries throughout the remainder of the zone to happen in the coming weeks. AHS said in a statement the relaunch of non-urgent surgical procedures is being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge to appoint lawyer for stabbing suspect
By Shurtz, Delon on May 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge is going to appoint a lawyer for a man accused of stabbing another person in the head during a random attack last weekend near Cardston. Judge Jerry LeGrandeur decided Friday to appoint the lawyer for Josh Lee Goodrider after the accused appeared in court for the third time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police lay drug charges in three investigations
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged multiple people with drug offences following three separate investigations this week. After receiving numerous reports about suspected drug activity at a home along the 500 block of 7 Avenue South, a short-term investigation was initiated. On Thursday members of the Crime Suppression Team and Patrols obtained and executed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College preparing for fall semester
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
College has implemented three-phase re-entry strategy LETHBRIDGE HERALD Planning is underway for Lethbridge College’s Fall semester. Uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means final decisions on delivery of the Fall term won’t be made until later in the summer, but the college is actively planning scenarios to allow all students to receive a high-quality education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Work begins on public space enhancements downtown
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Residents and businesses will notice work taking place in the downtown core over the summer as enhancements are made to the public spaces. The project is part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and includes the installation of parklets (seasonal patio spaces) and replacement of street furniture, planters, banners as well as ... Read More »
1 responseOutside agency to investigate stormtrooper takedown by LPS
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD An outside agency will investigate the actions of several Lethbridge Police Service officers who responded to a firearms complaint on Monday. A 19-year-old woman was promoting Coco Vanilla Galactic Cantina restaurant on Monday and was carrying a plastic gun while dressed as a stormtrooper when police responded to two 911 calls about the ... Read More »
1 responsePutting mortgage on hold
By Submitted Article on May 9th, 2020
Dear Money Lady, I am out of work now and so is my partner. I don’t think I can make my mortgage payment. My bank said I could put my mortgage on hold for a couple of months – do you think that is a good idea? Frank and Jess Dear F&J – Yes I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects sought in Nanton armed robbery
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – NANTON Nanton RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate an armed robbery. On April 21, the Circle K in Nanton was robbed by two males wearing masks. RCMP is seeking assistance from anyone who may have information, or recognize the subject males. One of the males brandished a knife, while ... Read More »
1 responseRental company donating $100K to prairie food banks
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Rental housing company that spans across the Prairies, Avenue Living, is donating $100,000 to be distributed to various food banks in each of the company’s residential markets. “We are committed to supporting our local communities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic,” says Louise Elsey, chief operations officer, Avenue Living Communities, in ... Read More »
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