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Program cut a sad day for Pronghorn hockey founders
By Sulz, Dave on April 23rd, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com The demise of the University of Lethbridge men’s and women’s hockey programs represents a sad event for one of the people who helped lay the foundation for Canada West hockey at the university more than 35 years ago. Gary Bowie was the university’s athletic director in the early 1980s when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This butt is no joke!
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A major fire which burned through the river valley in the area of the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands on Tuesday afternoon was likely started by improperly disposed smoking materials. “This is our fire season,” stated Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Marc Rathwell at a press briefing on Wednesday at city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety at local food facilities a concern to City officials
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com There are heightened concerns about local food plant safety after outbreaks of COVID-19 at the Cargill High River meat packing plant and JBS Lakeside plant in Brooks have hit employees hard and begun to spread in both communities. City of Lethbridge Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell admitted there was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads not guilty to numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of two men charged in connection with a robbery last year is headed for trial, while a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the other man. Kyle James Young Pine pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of robbery, unlawful confinement, disguised with intent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drive-in theatre just not practical today
By Submitted Article on April 23rd, 2020
A little more than a month has passed since our doors, along with many others, were shuttered due to the current crisis. It seems almost surreal that life as we had been accustomed to literally stopped on a dime overnight. I am optimistic that we are making progress, and anxiously look forward to welcoming many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge and Area Auto Dealers donate $15,000 to area food banks
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald The Lethbridge and Area Auto Dealers Association is donating $15,000 to southern Alberta food banks. The organization voted in favour of the gesture to thank essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. “One of the bright lights in all of this has been the amazing response from all front-line workers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stricter rules when yard waste sites reopen May 4
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City will open its seasonal yard waste sites and reopen the public drop-off area at the Waste and Recycling Centre as of May 4. New restrictions will be imposed on customers using the sites to ensure proper physical distancing is being followed, says the City’s Waste and Recycling Services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College holding online graduation ceremony
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald Lethbridge College will hold an alternate convocation ceremony online for graduating students on Friday. Students will also receive a convocation package in May, which will include a save-the-date card that will allow them to participate in the 2021 convocation ceremony. “We know that crossing the stage in front of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to stand trial on weapons charges later this year
By Shurtz, Delon on April 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man accused of firing a gun on the westside last October is set to stand trial later this year. Jarret Bruce Healy, who is in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was in court Wednesday, where his lawyer confirmed the trial is scheduled to run Nov. 30-Dec. 18. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River valley fire likely started by smoking materials
By Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A major fire which burned through the river valley in the area of the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands on Tuesday afternoon was likely started by improperly disposed smoking materials.“This is our fire season,” stated Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Marc Rathwell at a press briefing on Wednesday at city hall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB donating hand sanitizer to Alta. non-profits
By Jensen, Randy on April 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD ATB recognized hand sanitizer is in short supply and can be costly if it is available. Essential non-profit organizations are still serving the public and are in critical need. To help meet this need, ATB delivered almost 500 750-millilitre bottles of Minhas Brewing sanitizer to 20 non-profit organizations across the province. Locally, the ... Read More »
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