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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 »
Be the first to comment!Note from The Herald publisher
By Jensen, Randy on March 18th, 2020
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic which is touching everyone, The Lethbridge Herald is continuing to do its best to keep you informed of local happenings as well as national and international news in relation to the crisis. We take pride in being the most accurate and reliable source of news and information in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casinos across province closed including Casino Lethbridge
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As community facilities and organizations across the province are forced to close for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some businesses are taking the proactive step and closing down. Pure Casinos Alberta issued a statement Tuesday morning on how they will be closing their doors to all of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions working to help students move forward
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division has provided an update to parents in regards to Sunday’s announcement that classes have been cancelled for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Since the abrupt stop to public education due to the COVID-19 virus, faculty at the school division have been working with the province to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School closures and COVID-19
By Submitted Article on March 18th, 2020
It has been one week since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. A lot has happened since then. The situation is unprecedented and fluid, and we are fortunate to have Alberta’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, guiding the provincial response. In co-operation with Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, Dr. Hinshaw met with Alberta superintendents, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L member in self-isolation
By Jensen, Randy on March 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A University of Lethbridge community member is in self-isolation after the university received unconfirmed reports that the member had been in contact with an invidivual who tested positive for COVID-19. A letter from the university was sent to staff and students on Tuesday. “A member of our campus community has reported to us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funeral homes limiting crowds to curb COVID-19 risk
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Following the best advice of Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, funeral homes across the province are only providing funeral services for gatherings of 50 or fewer people to lessen the risk of spreading COVID-19. Chris Martin Jong, general manager Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels and vice-president of the Alberta Funeral ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coutts border crossing preparing for spring influx
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2020
Canada Border Services Agency Travel advisory: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers of the possibility for higher-than-usual traffic volumes expected at southern Alberta land crossings, including Coutts, over the next several weeks. Canadians returning from abroad due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) advisories, along with the seasonal return of Canadian snowbirds from the United States, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business as usual for council
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council will carry on with all public business as the City adjusts to a new normal with COVID-19 concerns growing. In a surprise special meeting of council on Monday, called just prior to the regularly scheduled Community Issues Committee meeting, council debated a motion put forth by Coun. Jeff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food banks joining forces to battle virus
By Bobinec, Greg on March 17th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank and MyCityCare are banding together to co-ordinate emergency food services for the community’s most vulnerable citizens, as Lethbridge continues to battle the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. The partnership will co-ordinate services, maximize resources and provide the most effective and efficient support to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood donors needed in wake of cancellations
By Bobinec, Greg on March 17th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As many businesses and workplaces shut down their services during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent heavy social interaction and spreading the infection, one organization is still heavily in need of community involvement for the betterment of society. Canadian Blood Services has recently received a number of individual and group cancellations ... Read More »
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