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Neudorf to chair student transportation task force
By Jensen, Randy on May 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf is excited to get started on his work as the chair of the Alberta government’s new student transportation task force, and acknowledges the challenges ahead to come up with potential models for a more cost-efficient, safe and reliable busing network in the province. Rural school divisions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L announces more temporary layoffs, hours reductions
By Jensen, Randy on May 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Lethbridge is temporarily laying off or reducing hours for 145 continuing support staff. The layoffs are in addition to approximately 183 casual, research and student employees who had their hours reduced and appointments end as campus moved to restricted access in March. Seventy-nine employees ... Read More »
2 responsesJustice 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 »
Be the first to comment!New city manager announced
By Jensen, Randy on May 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has announced it will be hiring former Canadian Veterans Ombudsman Craig Dalton as its new city manager. Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Coffman, who chaired the search committee which chose Dalton, said Dalton was “head and shoulders” above the other candidates whom they interviewed for the position. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘This isn’t over’: Caution urged as city begins to reopen
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe 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 the disc golf course ... Read More »
1 responseCity Council welcomes new city manager to Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has announced it will be hiring former Canadian Veterans Ombudsman Craig Dalton as its new city manager.Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Coffman, who chaired the search committee which chose Dalton, said Dalton was “head and shoulders” above the other candidates whom they interviewed for the position.“We had an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief Mountain border crossing to remain closed
By Jensen, Randy on May 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Canada Border Services Agency has announced the seasonal opening of the Chief Mountain border crossing will be delayed until further notice due to COVID-19. The port of entry had originally been scheduled to open Friday, but will remain closed until international travel restrictions are lifted. Persons whose travel is essential must seek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music video a message of hope
By Jensen, Randy on May 14th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A local recording artist has collaborated with other creators to bring a song of inspiration to Lethbridge during this time of COVID-19 pandemic isolation. Mandy Hubbard discovered a song that spoke to her about her experiences during the pandemic and felt the community needed an uplifting song and video to ... Read More »
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