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Artists 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 »
Be the first to comment!Travel restrictions remain in place at border crossings
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Heading into the Easter and Passover long weekend – a weekend that represents for many a time to be with family and friends – the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding everyone that #NowIsNotTheTime for social gatherings. Restrictions are in place on all non-essential travel for foreign nationals, including United States citizens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division rescinding layoffs to 120 staff
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division was able to provide a rare bright spot for some classroom support staff by rescinding their layoff notices, which had been set to kick in at the end of April. Superintendent Cheryl Gilmore said on Wednesday that a deeper dive into the school division’s finances over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Additional City amenities closed to prevent COVID-19 transmission
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: As we head into the Easter long weekend, additional precautions have been put in place across the City to promote physical distancing, deter mass gatherings and prevent the possible transmission of COVID-19. Effective immediately, the following City recreation amenities are closed. All fenced recreation amenities including:tennis courtspickleball courtsbasketball courtsDisc golf courseBMX ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services respond to residential fire
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential building fire in the 3600 block of 23 Ave. South at approximately 6:35 p.m. Tuesday April 7, 2020. When firefighters arrived there was light smoke showing. The homeowner had discovered the fire and called 911. Firefighters from two stations responded and extinguished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizen tip reporting suspicious vehicle leads to $136,000 drug seizure
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police have charged a 36-year-old man with drug and weapons offences after a loaded revolver and significant quantities of cash, methamphetamine, cocaine and carfentanil were seized from a vehicle. On April 7, 2020 at approximately 8 a.m. a citizen reported a suspicious vehicle along the 1400 block of 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division cancelling layoff notices for 120 employees
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2020
Lethbridge School Division release: As the Division continues to adjust to the $1.5 million reduction in funding announced in late March, the decision has been made to cancel layoff notices for a combined 104 educational assistants and advanced educational support staff, along with First Nations Metis and Inuit liaisons and a group of administrative support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Postcard Program connects with people with limited accessibility
By Jensen, Randy on April 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As part of a larger wellness project with the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Public Interest Group (LPIRG) has partnered with Volunteer Lethbridge and CMHA Southern Region to connect city households to bridge the gap between accessibility. The Postcard Program was designed to connect areas of the city and to give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who served jail time also fined
By Shurtz, Delon on April 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man sentenced Monday to four months in jail won’t have to spend any more time behind bars, but he will have to pay several thousand dollars in fines. Justin Jeremy Price was handed the jail sentence after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of ... Read More »
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