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Independent Field Battery ready if called upon during COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Major Nick Barber, commanding officer of the 20th Independent Field Battery based in Lethbridge, says it’s a challenge for his soldiers to maintain operational readiness in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. “We have a large group of about 90 soldiers here whom at least 60 of which parade on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents urged to walk one way on busy paths
By Jensen, Randy on April 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to continue to create safe physical distancing, Lethbridge residents are encouraged to follow one-way directional signage along some of the city’s busiest pathways, including Henderson Lake, Nicholas Sheran Lake and the off-leash dog parks. Signs with arrows to indicate the direction people should be walking will be added to popular ... Read More »
1 responseDestination Exploration going online
By Yoos, Cam on April 16th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Recognizing the need for engaging young minds with STEM lessons has never been greater, the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration (DE) community outreach program has taken its delivery online with the launch of At Home with Destination Exploration. The DE program was just beginning to adapt to its new outreach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to time served, but still in custody
By Shurtz, Delon on April 16th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man didn’t wait long after his 18th birthday to rack up his first criminal conviction as an adult. Kohl Lukas Shouting, who legally became an adult when he turned 18 on Feb. 6, was convicted Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court on several charges. Shouting, who has a criminal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen COVID-19 mitigation measures SACPA topic
By Jensen, Randy on April 16th, 2020
YouTube livestream today at 10 a.m. LETHBRIDGE HERALD Bill Ginther, executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, will discuss mitigation measures the kitchen is taking with the COVID-19 crisis during this morning’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs livestream telecast on YouTube. Ginther will provide a brief overview of the humble beginnings of the Soup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 having an impact on local agriculture industry
By Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe COVID-19 outbreak is starting to have some significant impacts on agriculture in southern Alberta, particularly on the potato industry and on the cattle-feeding side of things as food processing facilities cut back on production due to the effects of virus spread through the food supply chain.On the beef side, the major impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents asked to consider walking one-way on busy paths where possible
By Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: In an effort to continue creating an environment that supports safe physical distancing, residents are encouraged to follow one-way directional signage along some of the city’s busiest pathways, including Henderson Lake, Nicholas Sheran Lake and the off-leash dog parks. Signs with arrows to indicate the direction people should be walking will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City business putting a wedge between COVID-19 and workers
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Despite facing its own operating challenges in the current COVID-19 crisis, one company has set up a program to help municipalities fulfil their public health obligations in terms of trash disposal. Lethbridge-based Haul-All is a North American leader in producing hide-a-bag and other trash receptacles for public use and trails. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palliser schools making house calls
By Submitted Article on April 15th, 2020
Efforts to support families include nutrition and learning resources Craig Albrecht PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS – IRON SPRINGS Their bright, shiny future is rising up from the earth, just steps from the front doors of Huntsville School. The focus of this school community at present, however, is squarely on the day-to-day education of students under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Severity of domestic violence a concern for Harbour House
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Harbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter is in the lull before the storm when it comes to instances of domestic violence during the current COVID-19 crisis, says Lethbridge YWCA CEO Shannon Hansen, and she and her staff are incredibly fearful for the safety of women in the community who are in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge business offering entrepreneur program for those on EI
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the COVID-19 virus affecting how business is conducted and governments encouraging people to stay home, many businesses have been forced to lay off staff with no assurance the position will be available after the crisis ends. Many of those people will turn to Employment Insurance for support. A long-time ... Read More »
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