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Masks mandatory at college starting Aug. 17
By Jensen, Randy on August 11th, 2020
Mask policy in effect for on-campus indoor spaces LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort ensure the health and safety of its campus community, Lethbridge College has implemented a mandatory mask policy for on-campus indoor public spaces. Non-medical masks or face coverings that cover the mouth and nose will be mandatory in hallways, washrooms and other common-use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!100th anniversary of Bellevue Café shootout commemorated
By Woodard, Dale on August 11th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Crowsnest Pass was the site of a history lesson last Friday. A centennial lesson, in fact. The Crowsnest Heritage Initiative hosted a private memorial service and wreath laying at the Police Memorial at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre in honour of RCMP Corporal Ernest Usher and APP Constable Fred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mask bylaw closer to reality
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council passed first and second readings of a temporary bylaw which will make face coverings mandatory in all public areas within the city of Lethbridge. The first two readings of the bylaw passed 6-2 during Monday’s council meeting, but will have to return to third and final reading at ... Read More »
23 responsesIt’s official: Masks required in public areas of City facilities
By Herald on August 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald  tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that, as of Friday, masks are now mandatory in public areas of all City-owned facilities. “We have implemented the mandatory masking policy in all public spaces,” said City of Lethbridge general manager for Recreation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GoFundMe page set up for local principal battling brain tumours
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Support is growing for a Lethbridge elementary school principal who has been diagnosed with two brain tumours. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Broc Higginson, who is the principal at Ecole Agnes Davidson Elementary School. According to the GoFundMe page, Higginson, who is married to Steph and have two children, Kale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City will get taste of Whoop-Up Days
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Exhibition Park chief operating officer Mike Warkentin unveiled a stripped-down version of Whoop-Up Days for 2020 during a Friday media conference. Due to ongoing public health restrictions surrounding COVID-19, events, mainly food-related, will be drive-thru only when the annual summer festival begins on Aug. 18. During Whoop-Up Days week there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man resolves some charges
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing multiple charges stemming from a roadside Check Stop resolved some of the charges against him in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday. Dale Samuel Rombough, 36, of Lethbridge pleaded guilty to possession of small amounts of methamphetamine after the drugs were found in a vehicle the accused was ... Read More »
1 responseUnearthing part of the city’s history
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Work started on the City’s 3 Avenue South reconstruction project this week, but before any serious digging gets underway, crews first have to deal with an element of history that has been lying for decades just below the surface. The Lethbridge Municipal Railway operated from 1912 with streetcars rolling through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Potato Day part of Whoop-Up celebration
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald National Potato Day will be celebrated in Lethbridge on Aug. 19 during Whoop-Up Days at Exhibition Park. To mark the occasion best-selling cookbook author Julie Van Rosendaal will be the host of the build-your-own gourmet potato at the special “Potato Chuckwagon” concession in the south parking lot between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen receives beef boost
By Woodard, Dale on August 8th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com On a recent class trip Eva Ketchmark had a memorable experience at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. On Friday, the 12-year-old 4H Club member from Lomond not only gave back to the facility, but made sure many less fortunate will be fed over the coming months. With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPR work to close intersection
By Jensen, Randy on August 8th, 2020
COALHURST Access to the intersection of High 3 and 51 Avenue in Coalhurst will be closed on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while Canadian Pacific Rail does crossing maintenance... Read More »
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