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Auto dealers feeling pain of COVID-19 crisis
By Beeber, Al on April 4th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With the city slowing to a standstill because of the COVID-19 crisis, auto dealers are still rolling along trying to help people with service and sales needs. But they are also taking precautions to ensure the safety of their staff and customers. Two city dealerships contacted by The Herald this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing assault charge after allegedly coughing on police officer
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assaulting a peace officer after he allegedly coughed in the officer’s face. On Thursday at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a residence. Police attended a northside home and upon investigation discovered a male was in breach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions forced to lay off ‘non-essential’ employees
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and Lethbridge School Division will be laying off all “non-essential” personnel in response to a massive $120-million cut to education funding imposed by the province last Saturday as schools remain closed due to the ongoing pandemic. Positions being laid off include all educational assistants, child- ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loaded handgun, drugs and cash seized by Crime Suppression Team
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged three people after search warrants related to drug trafficking activity were executed at two northside homes. In late March members of Crime Suppression Team initiated a short-term investigation into suspected drug trafficking at neighbouring homes along the 1300 block of 15 Avenue North. Search warrants were subsequently obtained and simultaneously ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged with assault after coughing into face of peace officer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assaulting a peace officer after they say he intentionally coughed in the officer’s face. On April 2, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a residence. Police attended a northside home and upon investigation discovered a male was ... Read More »
2 responsesTransit moving to ride by reservations to support essential travel
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: Starting Wednesday, April 8, Lethbridge Transit will suspend its current routing model and transition to ride by reservation for essential travel only. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this change will ensure transit can remain a safe and viable service for those who need it most. Anyone requiring transit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaign launched to support local businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
#InThisTogetherYQL to run from next Monday to May 18 LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, along with Economic Development Lethbridge and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, are providing a unified approach to supporting local businesses during these unprecedented times. Together, the organizations believe they are #InThisTogetherYQL and are inviting residents to provide moral support to businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Response to fear will determine how we get through COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge psychologist McMillan James says the way we respond to fear could mean the difference between getting through a crisis like the current COVID-19 pandemic whole and well, or becoming a victim of it. James presented her thoughts on people’s physiological and emotional responses to the coronavirus threat at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no sentencing date for man guilty of luring, sex assault
By Shurtz, Delon on April 3rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled for a 39-year-old man who admitted earlier this year he lured an underage girl and then had sex with her. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty in February to charges of sexual assault, child luring and making, printing and publishing child pornography. His ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Managing dementia during pandemic
By Submitted Article on April 3rd, 2020
Submitted by the Alzheimer Society We are living in worrying times, especially for those families trying to help their family member living with dementia. The associated changes in routine can lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety and confusion for people with dementia. People living with dementia also depend on others to help with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County deferring utility penalties for the next 90 days
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In following the province’s recently announced 90-day deferral on all utility penalties, Lethbridge County will not charge penalties on utility accounts for the next 90 days, which began Wednesday, and will accept late payments for the same time period. Additionally, water shut offs will not be done for the next 90 days. The ... Read More »
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