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Pertussis outbreak is over: AHS
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Alberta Health Services has officially declared this season’s pertussis outbreak in the South Zone over. AHS originally informed the public of the local outbreak on Oct. 15, and confirms this most recent event had 34 confirmed cases and two probable cases of pertussis, with no hospitalizations or deaths. The cases were located in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural poster campaign honours Piikani members
By Sulz, Dave on February 7th, 2020
Tawnya Plain Eagle EDITOR, PIIKANI NATION NEWS The Peigan Board of Education (PBOE) launched its inaugural Poster Campaign last week. The purpose of this campaign is to recognize individuals from the Piikani Nation who have served the community with distinction. “We wanted to honour individuals who have made their mark in the world,” committee member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Well-rounded education important, SACPA hears
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Getting a well-rounded education is as important today as it has ever been, Shelly Wismath, dean of the Faculty of Liberal Education, told attendees at this week’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs luncheon on Thursday. “Liberal arts generally refers to social sciences, humanities and fine arts,” she explained. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2019 Holiday Food Drive was a record-breaker
By Bobinec, Greg on February 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the help of Lethbridge residents, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills and Real Canadian Wholesale Club locations across Alberta are celebrating a record-breaking 2019 Holiday Food Drive. Since the start of the initiative 10 years ago, stores across the province have exceeded expectations, collecting the large amount of food poundage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disclosure needed in drug case
By Shurtz, Delon on February 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge facing recent drug charges made his first appearance in court Thursday. Cordelle Daniel Bad Arm, who was represented by an agent for his Lethbridge lawyer, Miranda Hlady, appeared in person for his brief hearing. Court was told defence is waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More opportunities to view public art needed, council told
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the City of Lethbridge through the Public Art Committee has funded several large pieces of public art and possesses quite a valuable institutional art collection, there are currently not a lot of opportunities for the public to engage with these taxpayer-owned art pieces, admitted community art and culture manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date pending in BTPS sex assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on February 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood Tribe Police officer charged with sexual assault, could set a trial date when he returns to court next month. An agent for Const. Bradley Chief Body’s lawyer appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, and pleaded not guilty on behalf of the accused to two counts of sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avoid ‘juice jacking’ while travelling
By Submitted Article on February 6th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau If you are travelling and your battery is running low, a charging station may seem like a lucky find. But think twice before plugging in your phone or other device! These USB charging stations – often found in spots popular with travellers – are part of a new cyber-theft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CIBC donation offers boost to U of L’s Navigator Program
By Bobinec, Greg on February 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s new CIBC Navigator Program is designed to empower students with disabilities by giving them employment opportunities, and is now ready to launch after a large donation from CIBC. The CIBC Navigator Program is a five-year project made possible by a $250,000 donation. The goals are to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fossil theft suspect may seek new lawyer
By Shurtz, Delon on February 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man accused of stealing a valuable ammonite fossil from a local mine may have to delay setting a trial date if he decides to find a new lawyer. The case for Logan Heavy Shield was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where the accused’s lawyer was expected to set a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Today’s SACPA to discuss liberal education
By Kuhl, Nick on February 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Liberal education is rooted in an approach to learning that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity and change. Today, during the regular weekly Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session, set for noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, speaker Shelly Wismath will present “Why is Liberal Education Important in ... Read More »
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