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Kenney prepared to gamble for job creation
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Premier Jason Kenney said his government has adopted an aggressive policy of corporate tax cuts and infrastructure stimulus spending to try to attract investment, create jobs and help build bridges to get Alberta over the financial “chasm” of the next 12-18 months. “The fiscal situation is dramatic,” he told The ... Read More »
1 responseMaking the best of COVID Canada Day
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Chalk art in Downtown Lethbridge; Raymond hosts reverse parade Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 halting almost all Canada Day events throughout southern Alberta, community organizations found ways to keep communities connected for the nation’s celebration. The Lethbridge Downtown BRZ heard about the City of Lethbridge cancelling its Canada Day celebrations and still wanted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T-shirt sales to help small businesses
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to support businesses in the region, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Fully Promoted and Inspire Marketing & Media have teamed up to sell T-shirts branded with the slogan, “Won’t Blow Over.” Proceeds from the sales of the T-shirts, which retail for $20 per youth and $25 per adult, will be ... Read More »
1 responseAggies take Grow the Future Gala online, raise $10,000
By Submitted Article on July 2nd, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE The Grow the Future Gala could not be held in person this spring, so the University of Lethbridge Agricultural Students’ Society (The Aggies) went online and still managed to raise $10,000 to donate to the local non-profit organization Agriculture for Life. The Aggies annually present their Grow the Future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second part of YMCA reopening set for July 18
By Jensen, Randy on July 2nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com YMCA Lethbridge announced the second part of their public opening as part of the provincial phases of reopening from COVID-19. Starting on July 18, the gym and fitness centre are set to open, along with the aquatic centre, as long as repairs on the facility are completed by that time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces $27.8 million for agri-food hub at Exhibition Park
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 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 response$10K grant came at perfect time for Honkers owner
By Jensen, Randy on June 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge business Honkers Pub & Eatery is one of 62 grant recipients of $10,000 each announced on Monday by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce from its Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We are so thrilled and honoured to be a recipient of the grant from the Canadian Business Resilience Network ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Programmable lighting systems require permits
By Jensen, Randy on June 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge says programmable, coloured lighting can be a great way to have a year-round festive atmosphere at your home. But, did you know they have to be installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by the City to be deemed safe and meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code? ... Read More »
4 responsesWood assumes role of U of L interim Vice-President (Research)
By Yoos, Cam on June 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Robert Wood is the University of Lethbridge’s new Vice-President of Research, as he takes over the lead role in expanding the research footprint of one of the country’s top research institutions. Wood has served at the U of L for nearly two decades starting in the role as Dean of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton ready for Canada Day visitors
By Jensen, Randy on June 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald -waterton gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the delayed openings of national and provincial parks this year due to COVID-19, Waterton Lakes National Park is hoping area residents will head to the park on Canada Day for a proper national celebration. Since the opening of the park on June 1, visitation has been limited, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kate Andrews student a cut above the rest at Skills event
By Submitted Article on June 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS It won’t be a virtual medal that Mackenzie Curtis gets in the mail. The Kate Andrews High School student was the lone medallist from Palliser Regional Schools from the recent 2020 Skills Alberta Virtual Competition. Mackenzie won bronze in hairstyling in the showcase for secondary students, which had to go ... Read More »
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