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Taxpayer group slams pay for premier’s staff
By Submitted Article on May 20th, 2020
Gillian Slade SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS -MEDICINE HAT There are 19 political staff in Premier Jason Kenney’s office who collectively receive $2.4 million in remuneration annually. Individual salaries, confirmed by the premier’s office last Friday, include two people making more than $224,000, four with salaries close to $200,000 and the balance receive more than $114,000 each. ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing charges after allegedly threatening Walmart workers
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 34-year-old man in connection with a weapons incident at the southside Walmart over the weekend. On Sunday at around noon police responded to Walmart along the 3700 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South after a physical altercation between a male and two loss prevention officers outside the store ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 45 days for possession of stolen property
By Shurtz, Delon on May 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught in a pickup truck earlier this year didn’t steal the vehicle, but he knew it was stolen. That knowledge was enough to earn Cory Bruce Hagan a short custodial sentence, and Monday in Lethbridge provincial court he was sentenced to 45 days in jail after pleading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking more witnesses to Galt Gardens fight
By Shurtz, Delon on May 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Police continue to investigate a fight near Galt Gardens Friday, but struggle to find any eyewitnesses willing to discuss the incident with investigators. Insp. Jason Walper said Tuesday during a media briefing at the police station that officers have questioned many people but few will talk to them about what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food industry has been ‘slaughtered’ by COVID-19 measures, SACPA told
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted a special online presentation Tuesday with Sylvain Charlebois, on food production as an essential service, while discussing whether governments are providing farmers with adequate aid during COVID-19. Charlebois is a researcher in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alzheimer’s Walk goes virtual
By Sulz, Dave on May 20th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is going virtual. As we all learn how to deal with the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19), one thing holds true – the Alzheimer Society remains committed to supporting Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and the family members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slow Your Roll campaign urges drivers to slow down around kids
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local group is trying to encourage drivers in Lethbridge to slow down and be more aware of kids at play near our streets while driving. The Slow Your Roll Campaign is distributing signs which state simply “Kids at Play” to anyone who would like to put one up in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to reopen 4-year budget
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comCity council will be reopening its four-year budget in November and is creating a new councillor-led committee to steer the City’s post-COVID-19 long-term economic recovery.Council passed both motions during Tuesday’s council meeting, unanimously voting to reopen the budget and voting 8-1 to found a new Recovery Lethbridge committee.Coun. Belinda Crowson sponsored the first ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Farmers’ Market to open this Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2020
Lethbridge and District Exhibition release: Lethbridge, AB – As a result of the positive developments in curbing the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with recent updates concerning Alberta’s stage 1 relaunch, we are pleased to announce that the Farmers’ Market at Exhibition Park will return this Saturday, May 23, 2020.As we continue to navigate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gujarati Society delivers treats
By Yoos, Cam on May 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A local business and community organization came together to show their gratitude for local firefighters and their continued hard work and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the simple gesture of an ice-cream treat. The Gujarati Society of Lethbridge and Area joined with the Medicine Shoppe to deliver ice-cream bars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University plans to push ahead with summer camps
By Jensen, Randy on May 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Summer camps at the University of Lethbridge will go on – one way or another. As the provincial government begins to ease restrictions as part of its phased approach to reopening Alberta, summer day camps (with guidelines) are part of Phase 1 of the plan. “We are encouraged, and hopeful, with the Government ... Read More »
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