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Be careful with what you flush down the toilet
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Staying at home in self-isolation can be boring and uncomfortable, but if people persist in flushing stuff into the sewers that shouldn’t be flushed, that home-stay is going to get a whole lot more uncomfortable very quickly, says City of Lethbridge Water and Wastewater operations manager Leanne Lammersten. “We do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City rallied during 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on March 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge has faced a pandemic before and came out stronger because of it, says Lethbridge Historical Society president Belinda Crowson. Just as the horrors of the First World War came to an end, a war which killed an estimated 20 million people worldwide, an even greater horror descended on humanity, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man changes plea
By Shurtz, Delon on March 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man scheduled to stand trial on several charges changed his mind and pleaded guilty during a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Although Calgary lawyer Shaun Leochko said there were issues relating to his client’s arrest that could have been argued at trial, Jason Anthony Morin decided to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facebook group offering help to locals in need
By Bobinec, Greg on March 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A the Lethbridge Support Circle group on Facebook that is bringing the community together in a time of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic to share resources with individuals in need. Lethbridge Support Circle opened to the public last Friday and already has just under 2,000 members who are looking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City prepared to use emergency powers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City is preparing to use its emergency powers to do what is necessary to slow the COVID-19 outbreak, and is considering the economic implications to local businesses should the crisis continue for a prolonged period of time. “It has become clear through our Emergency Co-ordination Centre that we do ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College cancels 2020 Convocation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2020
The following message was sent to Lethbridge College students today by Dr. Paula Burns, President and CEO: Good morning, Although it may not come as a surprise, I am disappointed to have to write this email to let you know that this year’s Convocation ceremony has been cancelled. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 global ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several stores in Park Place temporarily close
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Some stores in Park Place Mall have decided to close down their shops for the protection of the public, along with their staff and other staff members throughout the mall. In a statement released Wednesday, Park Place mall officials say they have taken various steps to prevent the spread of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Restaurants taking different approaches to cope with virus
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As the City of Lethbridge works at reducing the amount of social activity and encouraging social distancing throughout the city, many restaurants, bars and fast-food establishments are choosing different alternatives to work around the COVID-19 outbreak. Some local restaurants such as Firestone Restaurant and Bar have made the proactive choice ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID-19 case reported connected with Catholic Central High School
By Jensen, Randy on March 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge confirmed one person associated with the school has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed the positive result on Wednesday afternoon, but there was no additional information which could be provided. The case is now in the hands of Alberta Public Health. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DIY hand sanitizer
By Submitted Article on March 19th, 2020
Brey-Anna Dawson, et al What I have learned throughout this whole coronavirus ordeal is that I touch my face at least 1,000 times a day: I do my makeup; I touch my face. I’m stressed; I touch my face. I’m doing nothing; still touching my face. For some reason, I can’t regulate this horrible habit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed in grizzly bear poaching case
By Shurtz, Delon on March 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men who illegally shot and killed a grizzly bear, then tried to hide the evidence, are set to be sentenced later this year. Jeffery Edison Hambrook and Gary Edgar Gilson were scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the matter was adjourned to the end of ... Read More »
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