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Announcement catches CCH valedictorian by surprise
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Normally the naming of a valedictorian would be a formal affair with a call down to the school office to receive an official letter of acceptance from the principal. With schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s announcement instead quite literally came to Elisha Wong’s doorstep.Teachers, staff and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of trying to flee from police denied bail
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to flee from police in a stolen vehicle in March isn’t getting out of custody anytime soon.After sitting in remand since his arrest March 20, Anthony Douglas Johnston was denied bail during a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court.Judge Gregory Maxwell refused Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 affecting marginalized populations, SACPA told
By Jensen, Randy on May 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Women, racialized peoples and other marginalized populations are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19 over other members of society, and this is due, at least in part, to municipal and provincial policies which uphold systems of systemic racism and sexism. This is what Ottawa-based human rights advocate and labour lawyer Patricia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to continue subdivision work in The Crossings
By Kalinowski, Tim on May 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has approved Lethbridge Land’s $13.3-million budget to continue subdivision development work in The Crossings on Great Bear Boulevard West in 2020, but will re-evaluate where the market is at in October and make any necessary adjustments at that point. The good news is 2019 bids for work done ... Read More »
1 responseCity announces 30 additional temporary layoffs
By Jensen, Randy on May 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge announced earlier this week the temporary workforce reduction of an additional 30 employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reductions are primarily related to the delivery of recreation and cultural services as many City of Lethbridge buildings remain closed. The provincial government recently announced a re-launch strategy, but opening ... Read More »
1 response‘The heroes of their day’
By Submitted Article on May 8th, 2020
Remembering Ukrainian Canadians who served on the 75th anniversary of V-E Day Lubomyr Luciuk ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA Private Nicholas Osadchuk was serving with the Winnipeg Grenadiers when he was killed in action defending Hong Kong, Dec. 23, 1941. Infantryman Michael Zhdan was captured. He perished as a POW in Japanese captivity. Flight Sergeant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilbert Paterson band students to participate in worldwide documentary
By Jensen, Randy on May 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A group of students from Gilbert Paterson Middle School’s band class are working at being part of the world’s largest band. Paterson band teacher Karly Lewis, who continues to teach her students online, became aware of a feature documentary that tells the story of world renowned trumpeter Ryan Anthony, who is proving to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatal hit-and-run verdict adjourned to summer
By Shurtz, Delon on May 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The verdict in a 2018 hit-and-run case in which a man was killed while walking on the highway south of Lethbridge has been adjourned until later this summer. Judge Paul Pharo was scheduled to give his decision Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the matter was brought forward in March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four people face drug charges following search of home
By Jensen, Randy on May 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team earlier this week charged four people with drug offences after methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine were seized from a westside home. In late April the CST initiated an investigation into drug trafficking activity at a home along the 700 block of Columbia Boulevard West in response ... Read More »
1 responseRecognizing contributions to the local arts scene
By Submitted Article on May 8th, 2020
Submitted by the Allied Arts Council Every September at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge acknowledges the incredible contributions made by individuals, businesses and service organizations to the vibrancy of the arts of our city through several awards. These awards – the Aspiring Artist, Young Artist, Allied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PUBlic Professor series going online with new interactive features
By Jensen, Randy on May 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge’s popular PUBlic Professor Series will be more accessible than ever as talks from the past six years will be featured on Facebook. Participating faculty members will provide a video recording to update their research, which will appear on Facebook Premiere along with their original talk. Viewers will be able ... Read More »
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