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Playgrounds are opening – are they safe?
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Laura Lukye Alberta Health Services With playgrounds slowly opening around Alberta, kids are rejoicing but parents might be feeling a bit more cautious. Playgrounds have always been a place to escape, to play freely and are often the central hub of a community. But are playgrounds safe now? There are some recommendations you should keep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney says governments must play role in combatting hatred
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Premier Jason Kenney was asked this week to reflect on the turbulent social times we are traversing at the moment with the Black Lives Matter movement, with the calls for justice from Indigenous people, and how Canada continues to lag behind in affording equal opportunities to all its citizens as ... Read More »
1 responseOrchids, off-road chaos in Crowsnest Pass
By Submitted Article on July 3rd, 2020
David McIntyre Fourteen years ago – back in 2006 – I discovered what appeared to be Alberta’s largest known population of a big, rare (in Alberta) orchid. The showy species: mountain lady’s slipper. The blooming orchids – there were hundreds of them – were concentrated within a relatively small area, high on the steep slopes ... Read More »
2 responsesCity belt tightening is paying off
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City has tightened its belt in light of COVID-19, and has so far been able to absorb this year’s property tax cut and other revenue losses through reductions in service levels and by hiring fewer seasonal personnel. “The City did reduce operations and didn’t recall summer staff as quickly,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2020 grad bursary promotion exceeds expectations
By Woodard, Dale on July 3rd, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The high school graduating class of 2020 saw the signs. Wanting to recognize graduating high school students who had their graduations affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Re/Max Real Estate Lethbridge launched The Class of 2020 celebration and bursaries initiative in late-May, allowing grads to place signs on their front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KidSport, Sysco to host truckload sale fundraiser
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to the cancellation of the KidSport Golf Tournament and Leadercast events this year due to COVID-19, KidSport is teaming up with Sysco for a fundraising truckload sale. The KidSport/Sysco truck sale fundraiser is set for July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Enmax Centre parking lot. The fundraiser will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overland flooding can cause water contamination
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Alberta Health Services says overland flooding from recent heavy rains is occurring in many areas of southern Alberta, putting private water supplies at risk for contamination and presenting other potential hazards. Standing or fast-moving flood water can contain a number of risks that might affect your health. Some concerns with floodwater include: the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to twin portion of Hwy. 3
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Herald — tabertkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe Kenney government announced it would be spending $150 million over the next three years to twin Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett as part of its stimulus efforts for southern Alberta.Premier Jason Kenney made the welcome announcement on Thursday in Taber alongside Transportation Minister Ric McIver, Associate Minister Grant Hunter ... Read More »
1 responseProvince announces twinning of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2020
The Province announced that it will be twinning a 46-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett. The twinning project will support about 755 jobs and will drive economic recovery and diversification in southern Alberta. Twinning Highway 3 will improve safety along this increasingly busy portion of the highway. “The twinning of Highway 3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$27.8M for Exhibition
By Kalinowski, Tim on July 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Exhibition Park Exolution upgrade got a super charge from the provincial government to help transform it into a world-class agrifood hub right here in Lethbridge. Premier Jason Kenney and Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshan announced $27.8 million in funding for the project at a special press conference at the park’s ... Read More »
1 responseCanada Day brings visitors to Galt, Fort
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Although COVID-19 restricted many events and gatherings for Canada Day, many families took to local historic sites that recently opened to celebrate and learn about Canadian history. On a normal Canada Day, Fort Whoop-Up is a popular venue for families, but with some changes and limited space, the Fort was ... Read More »
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