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Anxiety normal response to COVID-19 crisis – Tips for coping
By Sulz, Dave on March 19th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Many people are likely feeling anxious as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic throws their daily lives into turmoil. That’s a perfectly normal response under the circumstances, says a registered psychologist at the University of Lethbridge. “These are really unsettling times for everyone,” says Jennifer Ellis-Toddington, the U of L’s manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS adjusting operations to prevent spread of virus
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service is adjusting its operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as they work to prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of its employees and the public. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, and for the next 30 days, public access to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for coping with anxiety
By Sulz, Dave on March 19th, 2020
Tips for coping with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: Limit access to social media. It is important to find a healthy balance between staying informed and becoming overly preoccupied with COVID-19. Frequent checking can increase anxiety and create unnecessary feelings of panic. Tips for creating balance include limiting time on social media (e.g.,checking once in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several stores in Park Place temporarily close
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Some stores in Park Place Mall have decided to close down their shops for the protection of the public, along with their staff and other staff members throughout the mall. In a statement released Wednesday, Park Place mall officials say they have taken various steps to prevent the spread of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Restaurants taking different approaches to cope with virus
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As the City of Lethbridge works at reducing the amount of social activity and encouraging social distancing throughout the city, many restaurants, bars and fast-food establishments are choosing different alternatives to work around the COVID-19 outbreak. Some local restaurants such as Firestone Restaurant and Bar have made the proactive choice ... Read More »
1 responseDIY hand sanitizer
By Submitted Article on March 19th, 2020
Brey-Anna Dawson, et al What I have learned throughout this whole coronavirus ordeal is that I touch my face at least 1,000 times a day: I do my makeup; I touch my face. I’m stressed; I touch my face. I’m doing nothing; still touching my face. For some reason, I can’t regulate this horrible habit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 case reported connected with Catholic Central High School
By Jensen, Randy on March 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge confirmed one person associated with the school has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed the positive result on Wednesday afternoon, but there was no additional information which could be provided. The case is now in the hands of Alberta Public Health. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed in grizzly bear poaching case
By Shurtz, Delon on March 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men who illegally shot and killed a grizzly bear, then tried to hide the evidence, are set to be sentenced later this year. Jeffery Edison Hambrook and Gary Edgar Gilson were scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the matter was adjourned to the end of ... Read More »
1 responseState of local emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the risk of infection to Lethbridge residents in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis still remains low, the City of Lethbridge opted to declare a State of Local Emergency on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to access the additional resources and powers it will need as the outbreak intensifies. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New protective measures including public closure of City Hall
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: After declaring a State of Local Emergency earlier today, the City of Lethbridge continues to work on implementing protective measures to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. This now includes the closure of City Hall to all members of the public as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. Residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency City of Lethbridge News Release: Lethbridge, AB – In light of the community impact of COVID-19, the City of Lethbridge has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. This is an important step in helping Lethbridge access additional resources, particularly to support ... Read More »
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