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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 »
Be the first to comment!Alberta colleges form economic task force
By Yoos, Cam on May 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s 11 Comprehensive Community College’s (CCCs) have launched an Economic Recovery Task Force to assist the work of local, provincial and federal governments, and industry, as they tackle the economic challenges faced as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The task force will be chaired by Grande Prairie Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to address aid for farmers
By Jensen, Randy on May 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be hosting a session on their YouTube channel today discussing if governments are providing farmers with adequate aid during this pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected most Canadian business sectors, including farmers. Large financial help from governments, both federal and provincial, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC Massage Therapy program receives national accreditation
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge College’s Massage Therapy program has received a coveted national accreditation. The Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA) granted the college full accreditation for three years – the longest term possible for a first-time accreditation. “This is a tremendous accomplishment for the faculty and staff involved with the Massage Therapy program,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman accused of arson remains in custody
By Shurtz, Delon on May 16th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of setting a fire downtown earlier this week will remain in custody for at least several more days. Following a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Mary-Lee Roy Parks was remanded until next Friday when she is scheduled to appear by closed-circuit TV from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary Foreign Workers exploited in many cases, SACPA told
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Recent major COVID-19 outbreaks at the Cargill High River and the JBS Brooks meat processing facilities have put the spotlight on how Canadian companies and employers treat Temporary Foreign Workers, says Marco Luciano, director of Migrante Canada, and the sight it reveals is not pretty. Luciano spoke during the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID has HALO on life support
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – MEDICINE HAT With the COVID-19 pandemic decimating its ability to fundraise, HALO Air Ambulance is on life support, says Paul Carolan, HALO Air Ambulance CEO. Late last week members of the HALO board of directors held an emergency meeting to discuss the financial forecast of the program. Following a record-setting fund development ... Read More »
1 responseNo visitor services or vehicle access to Waterton continues
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – WATERTON PARK Parks Canada is reminding everyone in Alberta that visitor services and vehicle access continue to be suspended at all national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas, including Waterton Lakes National Park, over the Victoria Day Long Weekend. All services and facilities such as campgrounds, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L program offers families stimulating activities in parks
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Building Brains Together program has launched an initiative around the city to help offer play activities for local families throughout parks with their inspirational posters. The posters, placed by U of L neuroscientist Robbin Gibb and Claudia Gonzalez and the Building Brains Together group are designed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 results in changes to City spring and summer services
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald With the City of Lethbridge forced to make workforce reductions and adjustments to operational services to accommodate public health orders related COVID-19, residents will notice some differences in public spaces and services that are typically offered by the City. “By modifying our workforce and following all public health legislation, our crews in public ... Read More »
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