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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 »
Be the first to comment!Planning for retirement
By Submitted Article on May 16th, 2020
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Be the first to comment!City beginning back lane rehab program
By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge is beginning its paved back lane rehabilitation program. The program is designed to address paved back lanes that have deteriorated and require reconstruction. There will be 13 paved lanes reconstructed over the next several months. Letters will be delivered to each home directly impacted by the work. The letters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers offer truckers a place to rest and eat for free
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comFor the past six weeks a group of dedicated local volunteers led by a woman on a mission has been ensuring truck drivers passing through Lethbridge have a place to stop and eat for free, and a place to go to the bathroom.When the COVID-19 crisis hit, many roadside rest stops were closed, ... Read More »
2 responsesSuspension of visitor services and vehicle access for Waterton continues over Victoria Day long weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Parks Canada release: WATERTON PARK, ALBERTA, May 15, 2020 – 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing several charges unable to appear
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who faces several criminal charges following a drug bust in the city earlier this week was unable to attend his scheduled hearing in provincial court Thursday.Armande John Good Rider was set to appear by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, where he has been remanded since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime Suppression Team seizes $60,000 worth of fentanyl
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged two Calgary men with drug and proceeds of crime offences following the execution of a search warrant at a south side residence Thursday. On May 14, 2020 members of the Crime Suppression Team concluded a short term investigation into the suspected drug trafficking activity of two males renting an Airbnb along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justice Centre challenging UCP’s Bill 10 in court
By Jensen, Randy on May 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms will be taking Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and the Government of Alberta to court to challenge the UCP’s Bill 10, which gives sweeping powers to cabinet ministers to pass laws without legislative oversight in the province in a public health emergency. “There are ... Read More »
1 responseLDS church working to keep missionaries safe during COVID-19
By Shurtz, Delon on May 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian Emma Runquist is happy to be serving a proselytizing mission for her church in the United States. If she had been sent to some other country, she would have been sent home because of the COVID-19 virus sweeping the world. But the 20-year-old from Raymond is just where she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘This isn’t over’: Caution urged as city begins to reopen
By Jensen, Randy on May 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge Emergency Co-ordination Centre has approved the opening of most amenities in the city, but will not be opening playgrounds and picnic shelters for the time being. Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell made the announcement on Thursday that Lethbridge residents would be allowed to now use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-prescribing during the COVID pandemic
By Submitted Article on May 15th, 2020
Digital tool is improving patient safety in Lethbridge Dr. Sherine Ibrahim Physical distancing measures are working in Lethbridge. With just 13 COVID-19 cases to date, including 10 recoveries, our community has been largely spared the devastation we’ve seen in other cities across Canada and around the world. But our lives have still been impacted and ... Read More »
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