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College confirms layoffs to deal with budget
By Kuhl, Nick on March 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald In response to the provincial budget tabled last week, Lethbridge College will be laying off staff. No specific numbers were confirmed for the 2020/21 academic year, but the issue was addressed in a message sent to all Lethbridge College employees Friday morning by LC president and CEO Paula Burns, officials confirmed to The ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge Community Band to celebrate women in music
By Jensen, Randy on March 7th, 2020
Dawn Leite Lethbridge Community Band Society International Women’s Day was first recognized on March 8, 1910, honouring working women. Over the decades, March 8 has become a beacon for events recognizing women and their contributions in every facet of society. The Lethbridge Community Band Society is celebrating the contribution of women in music through its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local girls looking to clean upwith Saving the Environment Club
By Sulz, Dave on March 7th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com We can all help make a difference in caring for the environment. That’s the message a group of dedicated young people are sharing while doing their part to clean up the environment in Lethbridge. Olivia Laing explained their mission grew out of a comment by a friend’s mom that perhaps ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business owner publishes second marketing book
By Bobinec, Greg on March 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lynda Kavanagh, owner of WOW Communications & Training, a brand strategy company that helps businesses develop their brand, has a new book called “Be the Unicorn, it starts with your Brand,” and is inviting the community to celebrate the launch. The readers of Kavanagh’s first book, “Sales suck… NOW WHAT?,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS seeking agreement for part-time officers
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is in the final stages of coming to an agreement with the Lethbridge Police Association on bringing in part-time officer positions. “Part-time policing is absolutely something we are considering at this point,” confirms Chief of Police Scott Woods. “It’s something that has been in the works ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in philanthropy
By Submitted Article on March 7th, 2020
Submitted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southern Alberta Chapter On March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. For this brief window in time, the successes, strengths, generosity and spirit of women will rise to the collective forefront to honour one another and inspire those open to receiving this as inspiration. Looking at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disabled man says AHS self-care management forms dehumanizing
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local man says new self-care management forms being issued to those with serious disabilities in Lethbridge by Alberta Health Services are dehumanizing and, at heart, a cynical attempt to justify provincial government benefit cuts to people with disabilities. Ryan Gerstenbuhler, a quadriplegic with spasmic cerebral palsy who has lived in ... Read More »
5 responsesCouple facing drug, weapons charges
By Kuhl, Nick on March 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge couple is facing a number charges after police seized weapons, drugs and stolen property from a northside home earlier this week. A four-year-old child who resides in the home was also turned over to the care of a relative, police say. Last month, police began receiving numerous complaints from concerned citizens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chief concerned over officers’ comments in report
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police Chief Scott Woods says he is concerned that two anonymous LPS officers’ comments included in the Lethbridge portion of the SCS Review Committee report presented on Thursday, could be mistaken for the Lethbridge Police Service’s official position on the Supervised Consumption Site. “That was one officer’s opinion, and I ... Read More »
4 responses19 layoffs among 42 positions eliminated at U of L
By Kuhl, Nick on March 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald In relation to the provincial budget tabled last week, the University of Lethbridge has laid off 19 employees. With an additional 23 confirmed retirements and resignations for 2020/21, a total of 42 positions have been affected, the U of L confirmed in a notice letter to staff this week. “These were not easy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing drug charges fails to show for court
By Shurtz, Delon on March 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge man acing recent drug charges must show up for court in a week or risk being arrested. Cordelle Daniel Bad Arm didn’t show up for a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, which prompted the Crown to ask for an arrest warrant. Judge Timothy Hironaka consented to ... Read More »
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