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COVID-19 taking toll on public school trips
By Bobinec, Greg on March 10th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division has announced cancellations to some of their international student trips for this year, with North American trips still in discussion with schools and parents on whether they should cancel with the rise of the COVID-19 infection spreading. The Division has taken the initiative to cancel international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council defers decision on Nikka Yuko funding request
By Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has again deferred making a decision on whether or not to continue capital funding for a new community facility at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. The decision to keep or cancel Capital Improvement Project funding for the new facility was initially brought forward at the Feb. 24 council meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nykiel’s love of health care set him up for long college career
By Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2020
Lethbridge College guest column – Bill Nykiel remembers the exact day he entered the Nursing program at what was then Lethbridge Community College. It was Sept. 7, 1984, and he was taking a big step, beginning a new career path as a married, 31-year-old father of two. It was the first exciting step in what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made in city homicide
By Yoos, Cam on March 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 29-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the first Lethbridge homicide in two years has been arrested. Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe, 29, of Toronto, was arrested March 6 in Regina following the execution of an unrelated drug search warrant at a residence. Dhiblawe is charged with one count of second-degree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP brings message to city
By Bobinec, Greg on March 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a private panel session of Alberta United Conservative Party government representatives over the weekend, to answer questions regarding the second budget and how it will effect southern Albertans. President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Travis Toews joined Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and ... Read More »
6 responsesPossible progress in assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on March 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After some 16 court appearances since last May, there may finally be some progress in the case against a man accused of brutally assaulting an elderly woman in her home. During a brief hearing Friday in provincial court, Lethbridge lawyer Wade Hlady said he had received an agreed statement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Day Rally all about equality
By Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As communities around the world joined to celebrate and honour the strong women before them and beside them for International Women’s Day on Sunday, the local community came together for the annual Lethbridge Women’s Day Rally. Throughout the afternoon, along Mayor Magrath Drive South in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS seeking agreement for part-time officers
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is in the final stages of coming to an agreement with the Lethbridge Police Association on bringing in part-time officer positions. “Part-time policing is absolutely something we are considering at this point,” confirms Chief of Police Scott Woods. “It’s something that has been in the works ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in philanthropy
By Submitted Article on March 7th, 2020
Submitted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southern Alberta Chapter On March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. For this brief window in time, the successes, strengths, generosity and spirit of women will rise to the collective forefront to honour one another and inspire those open to receiving this as inspiration. Looking at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father, son suspected in substation break-in could have charges resolved
By Shurtz, Delon on March 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A father and son who pleaded not guilty last year to several criminal offences, could resolve their charges without going to trial. David and Travis Priest, who are accused of breaking into a city electrical substation in 2019, pleaded not guilty in November to charges of shopbreaking and commit mischief, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International Film Festival celebrating 35 years
By Sulz, Dave on March 7th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Another strong lineup of films from near and far will be featured when the Lethbridge International Film Festival returns for its milestone 35th year next week. The festival originated with a former organization called the World Citizen Centre, whose mandate included educating the public about the developing world. This year’s ... Read More »
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