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Former CCH student graduates from U of L with three degrees
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Aimee Benoit has graduated from the University of Lethbridge with three degrees and two distinguished awards. The Catholic Central High School grad leaves the U of L having completed her BA ’98, MSc ’16, PhD ’20. That has earned Benoit the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit and the Governor General’s ... Read More »
1 responseCity is working to get the lead out
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge will be removing the last remaining lead pipes in the community’s drinking water system over the next two years free of charge to affected property owners. According to Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater for the City of Lethbridge, there are 84 known ... Read More »
1 responseLandfill returning to summer hours
By Jensen, Randy on July 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Beginning Monday, Lethbridge residents can take advantage of longer operating hours at the City’s Waste & Recycling Centre (landfill). The Waste & Recycling Centre will return to summer hours and will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. During a normal year, the Waste & Recycling Centre operates from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The best friend I have ever had’
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2020
Craig AlbrechtFor The HeraldNo matter how long the run, every performer realizes at some point the show must end. The thought of the curtain coming down on a friendship spanning almost six decades — even an unlikely one — isn’t one Wayne Newton wanted to fathom, however.Contacted in the days leading up to the passing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy rain results in high stream flow for Oldman River – recreational use extremely dangerous
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: After significant rain fall earlier this week, the Oldman River has seen a significant increase in stream flow. Lethbridge would typically see a stream flow of 200-250 cubic meters/second this time of year and over the last several days, that has risen to as high as 730 cubic meters/second. The river is also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overland flooding can cause water contamination
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Alberta Health Services says overland flooding from recent heavy rains is occurring in many areas of southern Alberta, putting private water supplies at risk for contamination and presenting other potential hazards. Standing or fast-moving flood water can contain a number of risks that might affect your health. Some concerns with floodwater include: the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orchids, off-road chaos in Crowsnest Pass
By Submitted Article on July 3rd, 2020
David McIntyre Fourteen years ago – back in 2006 – I discovered what appeared to be Alberta’s largest known population of a big, rare (in Alberta) orchid. The showy species: mountain lady’s slipper. The blooming orchids – there were hundreds of them – were concentrated within a relatively small area, high on the steep slopes ... Read More »
2 responsesKenney says governments must play role in combatting hatred
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Premier Jason Kenney was asked this week to reflect on the turbulent social times we are traversing at the moment with the Black Lives Matter movement, with the calls for justice from Indigenous people, and how Canada continues to lag behind in affording equal opportunities to all its citizens as ... Read More »
1 responseCity belt tightening is paying off
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City has tightened its belt in light of COVID-19, and has so far been able to absorb this year’s property tax cut and other revenue losses through reductions in service levels and by hiring fewer seasonal personnel. “The City did reduce operations and didn’t recall summer staff as quickly,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North access to Henderson Park west parking lot closed
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE herald Effective today, the north access to the west parking lot of Henderson Park will be closed to the public to facilitate the next phase of the Henderson Park Irrigation Replacement construction project. Access to the west parking lot will be maintained via Mayor Magrath Drive South. Areas on the north section of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KidSport, Sysco to host truckload sale fundraiser
By Jensen, Randy on July 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to the cancellation of the KidSport Golf Tournament and Leadercast events this year due to COVID-19, KidSport is teaming up with Sysco for a fundraising truckload sale. The KidSport/Sysco truck sale fundraiser is set for July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Enmax Centre parking lot. The fundraiser will ... Read More »
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