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Crown opposes bail for man facing numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 11th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Calgary man who faces numerous criminal offences following his arrest in Lethbridge Wednesday, hopes he’ll be released from custody when he returns to court for a bail hearing later this month. The Crown, however, wants to keep him in. Michael Newman Davies appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to stay in custody after serving time
By Shurtz, Delon on April 11th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man will remain in custody even after he’s finished serving a jail sentence he received Wednesday. Justin Jordan Payne was sentenced to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of mischief causing damage and failure to comply with release conditions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteering during the pandemic
By Submitted Article on April 11th, 2020
Volunteer Lethhbridge connects and convenes individuals, groups and organizations to champion and leverage capacity across sectors. Volunteer Lethbridge staff are working from home to serve our community during this pandemic. If you are an organization looking for volunteers or if you are a volunteer looking to be connected with an organization, please email helpinghands@volunteerlethbridge.com. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe reaching out to off-reserve members
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comBlood Tribe EMS and the Bringing the Spirit Home detox centre are reaching out to vulnerable First Nations members living off-reserve in Lethbridge to ensure they have adequate food and support as the coronavirus pandemic severely limits what services they can receive at this time.“Blood Tribe Emergency Services has recognized the impact that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB Financial supports United Way to tackle impacts of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
United Way release: On Thursday, April 9, ATB announced $250,000 in funding for United Ways across Alberta to support their work to address the emerging needs of their communities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of this total gift, United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is receiving $20,000. This is another example of how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extending Local State of Emergency as COVID-19 outbreak continues
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald 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 to stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for threats involving imitation gun
By Shurtz, Delon on April 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com David Guenther Krahn was high on meth when he walked into a Shoppers Drug Mart last year, pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot everyone. The weapon, police later learned, was only a BB gun, which is considered an imitation gun under Canada’s Criminal Code. But the store clerks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Telus, Shaw offer data relief
By Beeber, Al on April 9th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgherald.com Two major internet and cell service providers are providing relief to customers quarantined at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Both Telus and Shaw are accommodating Canadians who are stuck at home in the country’s effort to flatten the curve and lower transmission rates of the coronavirus. In a recent email, ... Read More »
1 responseArtists have risen to the challenge during pandemic
By Submitted Article on April 9th, 2020
Submitted by the Allied Arts Council On Tuesday, March 31 the Allied Arts Council held its Annual General Meeting as an online meeting with this extraordinary measure being precipitated by the current health crisis affecting all of us. AAC board president Margaret (Peggy) Mezei shared this message with the membership in attendance and to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City closing additional amenities to prevent COVID-19 spread
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Heading into the Easter long weekend, additional precautions have been put in place across the city to promote physical distancing and prevent the possible transmission of COVID-19. Effective immediately, the following City recreation amenities are closed. All fenced recreation amenities including: tennis courts; pickleball courts; basketball courts; disc golf course; BMX park; mountain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raising funds for Meals on Wheels
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE The Gujarati Society of Lethbridge and Area has announced a fundraising program for those who are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as seniors in Lethbridge. The Gujarati Society will be raising funds over the next two weeks for the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization’s Meals on Wheels program. The Gujarati Society’s volunteering team ... Read More »
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