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Research chairs have begun terms on U of L board of governors
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
Six scholars’ terms range from four to five years LETHBRIDGE HERALD Six diverse scholars began their appointments on July 1 as University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Research Chairs, highlighting their exceptional work and impacts on their chosen fields of study. “I am very pleased these individuals are being recognized as the outstanding scholars that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Entering U.S. on false pretenses can prove costly
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald With travel still restricted to “essential” business only and recently extended, Lethbridge residents who are looking to travel south of the border to access properties they own in the United States would have to plead their individual cases to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “CBP officers make the final determination of whether ... Read More »
1 responseOnline subscriptions can be good for your tax refund
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Thanks to the Canada Revenue Agency, it pays to get an online subscription to publications like The Lethbridge Herald. Last year the CRA established a new rare tax credit for Canadian taxpayers, a tax break intended to provide incentive for taxpayers to follow Canadian media. If you have any paid digital news subscriptions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next phase of University Drive twinning to begin on Monday
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The next phase of construction for the University Drive Twinning project is scheduled to begin on Monday, weather permitting. To complete the roadway twinning construction south of the Sunridge roundabout, northbound and southbound University Drive traffic will be switched onto the new east-side lanes. The construction and traffic switch will cause the closure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleeing RCMP resultsin three facing charges
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three people are facing charges after attempting to flee from Fort Macleod RCMP this week. On Wednesday, members of the Fort Macleod RCMP attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the town, however, the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed and crashed through a fence of a business in the 400 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Transit to return to regular service in August
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2020
Dale WoodardLethbridge Heraldsports@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge is resuming transit routes and fare collection next month.Having received relaunch guidelines from the Government of Alberta, the City is gearing up to get all precautions in place to safely relaunch transit routes effective Aug. 4 from the current ride-by-reservation system.“We were getting a lot of people commenting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serious collision this morning east of Taber
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2020
The M.D. of Taber Regional Fire Service is reporting a serious two vehicle collision east of the town on Highway 3.Highway 3 was still closed this morning, and officials were asking motorists to please obey all Volker detours around the scene.Station 4 and 7 units were dispatched at 6:47 a.m. and were at the scene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Transit routes and fare collection to relaunch in August
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: ​Work is underway to resume Lethbridge Transit routes and fare collection starting Tuesday, August 4, 2020. After receiving the relaunch guidelines from the Government of Alberta, the City of Lethbridge is working to get all precautions in place to safely relaunch transit routes from the current ride-by-reservation system. When routes return, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verdict delayed in fatal hit-and-run
By Shurtz, Delon on July 17th, 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 again, but only until later this month. Judge Paul Pharo was originally set to give his decision in May, but it was adjourned in light of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Case of mystery tapes solved
By Woodard, Dale on July 17th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com For Riley Anderson, it was another run through the coulees. He didn’t anticipate finding old-school video technology that would send he and his mother, Lindsay, on an internet search for the owners. But thanks to that run, the personal mementos wound up in the right hands of former Lethbridge resident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused hopes to resolve ammonite theft case without trial
By Shurtz, Delon on July 17th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man accused of stealing a valuable ammonite fossil a year ago is still hoping to resolve the matter without going to trial. Logan Heavy Shield pleaded not guilty in January to one count each of theft over $5,000 and entering land without permission, and was planning to stand trial. ... Read More »
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