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Marathon of Hope marks 40-year anniversary
By Yoos, Cam on April 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Forty years ago, a Canadian who had an unlucky draw and was diagnosed with cancer, took on the challenge of a lifetime to run across Canada in hopes of raising money for cancer research and created a legacy that generations after him would honour. On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man facing arson charges
By Jensen, Randy on April 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 25-year-old male in connection with three cases of arson over the course of two days. On Tuesday at approximately 5:15 p.m. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a dumpster fire in the west alley along the 400 block of 13 Street North. While on scene a second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L Fine Arts studio moves online
By Yoos, Cam on April 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the closure of the University of Lethbridge campus in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Faculty of Fine Arts continues their annual celebration of their art students, by hosting the first online Art Studio exhibition catalogue. The annual Art Studio Open House is a culmination and celebration of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auto industry adapts to COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2020
Al BeeberLethbridge Heraldabeeber@lethbridherald.comCOVID-19 is taking its toll on the automotive repair industry with companies changing the way they conduct business for the safety of staff and customers.Several auto repair shops contacted by The Herald have modified their practices since the crisis hit.Thomas Radiators of Lethbridge is trying to focus entirely on commercial work to keep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe Chief and Council pass Emergency Protection Bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2020
Blood Tribe media release: – STANDOFF, AB Blood Tribe Chief and Council passed a new bylaw to address the well-being of Blood Tribe members residing on the Blood Reserve during any type of emergency, including pandemics like COVID-19. The Emergency Protection Bylaw went into effect when it was posted on the Tribe’s website on Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extends State of Local Emergency
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced on Thursday it would be extending its Local State of Emergency for the next 90 days as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Along with renewing this declaration, Co-Director of Emergency Management Greg Adair announced new closures of recreational use areas in the city. “We’re asking people ... Read More »
1 responseEconomy Recovery Task Force to survey local businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force has issued a survey to hear from local businesses about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting them and what information and support they need during this time. “This survey will be an invaluable tool for the Economic Recovery Task Force to understand what businesses are going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spearman says governments must stimulate economy
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the City of Lethbridge and its residents must in the short term continue efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, everyone must also start thinking about impending challenges of the post-pandemic recovery. Mayor Chris Spearman told those tuning in to the Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs weekly speaker ... Read More »
3 responsesTwo charged with drug trafficking offences
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team have charged a male and female with drug trafficking offences. On Wednesday CST members began a short-term investigation into drug trafficking activity associated with a home along the 2100 block of 15 Avenue North, police said in a release. Police observed a vehicle leave the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riding a stormy market
By Submitted Article on April 11th, 2020
Dear Money Lady: The stock market is so crazy right now and I am afraid to keep investing in it. What do you think? – James Dear James, I understand your apprehension, James; however, you must remember that we have seen the markets do this many times in the past. It is important to remember ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Easter service correction
By Sulz, Dave on April 11th, 2020
A story in Wednesday’s Herald about the live-stream Easter service at McKillop United Church listed an incorrect time. The Sunday service starts at 10:30 a.m. at these websites: https://www.facebook.com/ mckillopunited and https://www.youtube.com/ user/McKillopUnited. The Herald apologizes for the error... Read More »
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