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Mayor buoyed by positive actions in city during COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman is thanking and encouraging citizens who are spreading positivity in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the city has shown an increase in community spirit and a high level of volunteerism and collaboration. “People are going out and helping their neighbours – they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wishing Happy 100th from a distance
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com A 100th birthday is worth celebrating, even if social distancing measures require improvisation on the normal festivities. And that’s exactly how friends and family of Phyllis Handley marked the occasion. Standing on a top-floor balcony of the Grandview Village seniors condo, Handley waved to friends and neighbours who had gathered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First COVID-19 case confirmed on Blood Reserve
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – STANDOFF The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed on the Blood Reserve. Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox announced the confirmation of the case on Wednesday from the Blood Tribe Department of Health and federal government at 11:15 a.m. It’s one of two active cases recorded in Cardston County. “Of course, our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College offering online course for post-secondary instructors
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As post-secondary institutions work through online education with students during the COVID-19 pandemic, many, including Lethbridge College instructors, are uncertain what the future will bring. To help this transition, Lethbridge College has adapted its Facilitating Online Learning course to the new academic reality and has made it available for free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LEMF hosting food bank fundraiser
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald The Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) organizing committee will be hosting an online fundraiser for the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. DJs will perform via livestream for donations on Twitch.tv beginning Saturday afternoon. “The surge of livestreams that are happening across the world right now inspired us to use our network ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City must get creative to help businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Economic Recovery Task Force asked that city council get creative and pass speedy economic measures which could help local businesses weather the COVID-19 economic storm which has gripped the city this past month. Any program, grant or tax break which could put money back into local business owners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School division looks to continue ‘Wishtree’ positive message
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Following the impactful launch of the first One District One Book initiative in Lethbridge School Division, the organizing committee is continuing the message of “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate, in the community during this tough time. Last year, organizers of the One District One Book initiative raised funds to purchase 13,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anderson appointed as Queens Counsel
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Huckvale LLP has announced that Ryan D. Anderson has been appointed as Queens Counsel. The QC designation is awarded by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on recommendation from the Minister of Justice. It is awarded to lawyers in recognition of their ability, reputation and commitment to the legal profession and the community. Anderson is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to drug trafficking
By Shurtz, Delon on April 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of the city’s biggest drug dealers is headed to jail, but he won’t know for how long until later in the year. Daud Abdul Kadir Mohamed pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to one charge each of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court told man motivated by thrill of the crime
By Shurtz, Delon on April 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who stole $275,000 worth of tires and rims from car dealerships across the province was motivated by greed and the thrill of the crime, a Crown prosecutor told a judge this week in Lethbridge provincial court. Lethbridge Crown prosecutor Ian Elford said Patrick Francois Rouillard doesn’t have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe confirms first case of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2020
Blood Tribe Release: We have received confirmation from Blood Tribe Department of Health, there is one confirmed case on the blood reserve as of today, April 29, 2020 at 11:15 am. Health officials are working quickly to notify those who have come into contact with this person, we offer our prayers for them and their ... Read More »
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