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Tax time is scam time
By Submitted Article on March 19th, 2020
Businesses, consumers cautioned about common tax fraud Submitted by the Better Business Bureau Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), trying to trick you into either paying up or sharing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of local emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the risk of infection to Lethbridge residents in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis still remains low, the City of Lethbridge opted to declare a State of Local Emergency on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to access the additional resources and powers it will need as the outbreak intensifies. “This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New protective measures including public closure of City Hall
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: After declaring a State of Local Emergency earlier today, the City of Lethbridge continues to work on implementing protective measures to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19. This now includes the closure of City Hall to all members of the public as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. Residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
City of Lethbridge declares State of Local Emergency City of Lethbridge News Release: Lethbridge, AB – In light of the community impact of COVID-19, the City of Lethbridge has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. This is an important step in helping Lethbridge access additional resources, particularly to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirms positive for COVID-19 test connected with CCH
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed a positive test for COVID-19 connected with Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge.Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed the positive test on Wednesday afternoon, but there was no additional information which could be provided. The case is now in the hands of Public Health.“Public Health has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe declares local state of emergency over COVID-19
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Blood Tribe Reserve has declared a state of local emergency as it prepares to deal with COVID-19. Chief Roy Fox issued a state of emergency declaration for the Blood Reserve on Monday. He also announced $500,000 to be allocated to supports for Blood Reserve residents that need assistance for food and sanitation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond woman facing charges of assault at library
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 23-year-old Raymond woman has been arrested for assaulting two seniors by throwing hot coffee on them. Police were called to the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library last Wednesday after receiving a report that two women had been assaulted during the recent public film festival. The Lethbridge Police Service investigation determined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Mill joins other theatres and closes doors to battle virus spread
By Sulz, Dave on March 18th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com The Movie Mill in Lethbridge has joined the list of Canadian theatres closing their doors as part of precautions against the spread of COVID-19. Leonard Binning, owner of the theatre on Mayor Magrath Drive South, said Monday the theatre would close at the end of the day and remain closed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for mischief and threats
By Shurtz, Delon on March 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old man who trashed a home and threatened to kill several people has been handed a jail sentence. Abdalla Hassan Ibrahim was sentenced to nearly five months in jail after pleading guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of mischief, threats to cause death, breach of release conditions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking to identify suspect in road-rage incident
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle who engaged in a high-speed road rage incident that ended in a rollover collision. On March 10 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to an injury collision along 5 Avenue North, just east of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges after taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Police have charge a 20-year-old male in connection with a knifepoint robbery of a Lethbridge taxi driver. On Sunday just before midnight police responded to a report that a female taxi driver had been robbed. The subequent Lethbridge Police Service investigation determined the driver picked up a male fare from 7-Eleven along Columbia ... Read More »
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