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Mayor has issue with CTF report
By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released a list of its biggest spending municipalities in Alberta in various categories earlier this week, and Lethbridge is in the top three, it says, among mid-sized jurisdictions with over 30,000 in population. According to the CTF the City of Lethbridge spends almost $4,000 annually per ... Read More »
2 responsesBuilding relations important to U of L chancellor
By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com University of Lethbridge chancellor Charles Weaselhead has worked his entire life for the betterment of his people, and for better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in southern Alberta. “I really believe every person has the power to change our community, our province, our country,” he says. “I really believe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body of missing teen found in St. Mary River
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD — CARDSTON COUNTYThe body of a missing 17-year-old female, who had been missing for more than a week and presumed drowned in a boating accident which claimed two other lives, was located in the St. Mary River on Thursday afternoon.The search, which resumed Thursday morning with Raymond/Magrath RCMP, RCMP Air Services, Lethbridge SAR ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of Emergency lifted
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge has ended its State of Local Emergency after 13 weeks and will move to reopen almost all recreational facilities in the coming two months.Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell officially declared the longest State of Local Emergency in Lethbridge’s history over on Thursday as COVID-19 cases remain low in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spenceley named acting dean of U of L Faculty of Health Sciences
By Yoos, Cam on June 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Spenceley, a dedicated registered nurse who has advanced the study of primary health care and health system reform, has been appointed as the acting dean of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Spenceley, who has served the faculty as assistant dean (nursing) and most recently as associate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council expresses interest in joining opioid class-action suit
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted 8-1 in favour of expressing interest in joining a $10-billion class-action lawsuit launched against pharmaceutical companies who oversold prescription opioids leading to the current illegal opioid crisis in Canada, and will be looking into becoming a named party in the lawsuit. City solicitor Brian Loewen explained the ... Read More »
1 responseBe wary of ‘free’ roof inspections
By Sulz, Dave on June 18th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau With the warmer weather comes roofing scams. This spring, >BBB Scam Tracker >is already receiving reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these cons. How the Scam Works You receive a call or a person shows up at the door claiming to represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA sessions to focus on pharmacy, World Food Program
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be hosting a pair of livestreamed sessions today and Friday, starting at 10 a.m. both days. Today’s session is titled “Has the Role of Pharmacies Changed Due to the COVID-19 Virus?” The COVID-19 virus has prompted many people to seek preventive medications with vitamins, minerals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repairs to affect roads
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Effective immediately, Stafford Drive North will be closed both directions between 5 Avenue and 6 Avenue so crews can work on a sanitary service repair. This work is expected to be completed by Friday, weather permitting. As this road closure may impact a Lethbridge Transit route, please call 311 during business hours about possible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College webinars will help answer student questions
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD For post-secondary students who have questions about what will happen in the fall, Lethbridge College is ready with the answers. The college is launching its webinar Summer Series to provide information to those thinking of starting their post-secondary education at Lethbridge College to allow them the chance to ask any pertinent questions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger collects $47K in food, funds
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The citywide Target Hunger campaign held Saturday collected more than 17,000 pounds of food to help restock the shelves at Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks. Financial contributions were also accepted, bringing the final value from Lethbridge residents to almost $47,000. While food donations are down substantially from last year (42,000 in 2019), organizers ... Read More »
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