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Think twice before taking Facebook quiz
By Submitted Article on May 14th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU With most of Canada under orders to stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are turning to social media for a fun distraction. Taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time while quarantined, but it could also give scammers your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man found not guilty of sexual assault
By Shurtz, Delon on May 14th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has rejected the evidence of a woman who claimed she was paid to have numerous sexual encounters with an elderly man when she was only a minor. Justice D. Blair Nixon said Wednesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench the woman’s evidence during trial last year was inconsistent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Regional Virtual Science Fair is now public
By Jensen, Randy on May 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Southern Alberta Technology Council (SATC), which has organized the Lethbridge Regional Science Fair and Science Olympics since 2002, is moving forward with this year’s virtual event. Project evaluation is complete and the event is now in the public phase. The public event features a virtual showcase of the submitted projects as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preparing for return to office work
By Sulz, Dave on May 14th, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge Association Volunteer Lethbridge connects and convenes individuals, groups and organizations to champion and leverage capacity across sectors. How the community can help: As organizations are preparing to return to an office work environment, there are many factors to consider in keeping with COVID-19 related safety protocol. HR Peninsula recommends the following general guidelines ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police commission to take another look at complaint
By Jensen, Randy on May 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The disciplinary processes of the Lethbridge Police Commission are being questioned after a decision filed by the Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board found the police commission did not properly fulfil its oversight duties in response to an officer complaint about interim Chief of Police Scott Woods. “The complainant submitted that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tudor says thanks with cowbells
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge needs more cowbell, says Shanda McKnight of the Tudor Estates Association, and she and her fellow association members want to fill that need by providing the distinctive noisemakers to anyone who wants to cheer on our frontline workers during this COVID-19 outbreak.“Our neighbourhood started a few weeks ago inviting the neighbours to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tudor Estates ringing in support during COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge needs more cowbell, says Shanda McKnight of the Tudor Estates Association, and she and her fellow association members want to fill that need by providing the distinctive noisemakers to anyone who wants to cheer on our frontline workers during this COVID-19 outbreak.“Our neighbourhood started a few weeks ago inviting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two people facing drug and proceeds of crime charges
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female with drug and proceeds of crime offences after a warrant was executed at a south side hotel.Earlier this month members of the Priority Crimes Unit initiated a short term investigation into reported drug trafficking activity. On May 11, 2020 PCU obtained and executed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enmax better under City management, CIC told
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Enmax Centre is better off staying under existing City management and public ownership, while pivoting toward a more for-profit business approach, rather than being sold or privatized. This is what representatives of the current management unit of the Enmax Centre told city councillors at Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City cancels levy for Downtown Lethbridge BRZ
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The annual levy to support the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone has been cancelled for 2020, but not without some strenuous objections of one councillor. According to the City, the BRZ levy taken from downtown businesses on top of their existing property and business taxes is worth about $219,000 this ... Read More »
1 responseTimely tax filing can help eligibility for ag support programs
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Many support programs available for farmers LETHBRIDGE HERALD Even though the federal government has extended the personal tax-filing deadline until June 1 and corporate tax filing deadline in some circumstances, many farmers will benefit from getting their year-end financial work done well before these deadlines. If you are expecting a tax refund, doing the work ... Read More »
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