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Person of interest sought in arsons
By Jensen, Randy on May 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a person of interest in connection with a suspicious fire behind a downtown business earlier this week. On Monday at approximately 9:48 p.m. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a waste/recycling bin on fire in the alley along the 600 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council looking to fill board vacancies
By Jensen, Randy on May 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge City Council is accepting applications for three vacancies for their boards, commissions and committees (BCCs). Each public role provides citizens with an opportunity to participate in the present and future direction of the City, through various capacities. The Office of the City Clerk oversees board-member recruitment, appointments and training, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-existing with Prairie rattlesnakes
By Submitted Article on May 29th, 2020
Respect them but don’t fear them, says snake expert Ken Moore The year 2020 is vastly different for almost all of us with the novel coronavirus in our midst. However, Mother Nature continues her year unabated as migrating birds flock back to southern Alberta, does give birth to fawns, and the grasses renew their green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HQCA launches survey on COVID-19 impacts
By Jensen, Randy on May 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) has launched a new survey to understand the impacts on Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the HQCA regularly surveys Albertans about their experiences in specific areas of health-care delivery, we knew we needed a special survey about the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in now,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MS Society hosting Virtual Carnation Pinning
By Jensen, Randy on May 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Each year the MS Society of Canada visits Ottawa to meet with politicians from across the country to bring awareness and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis. However, this year, because of the global pandemic, the society is unable to do so in-person. Instead, on Saturday, World MS Day, the MS Society ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to reopen playgrounds today
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge will be reopening playgrounds today, but is stressing people who use them are doing so at their own discretion and potential risk.“We are excited to be able to announce that beginning (Friday) Alberta Health Services and our local committee has given us permission to reopen playgrounds across the city,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton set to reopen Monday with basic services
By Jensen, Randy on May 28th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Waterton Lakes National Park will be reopening to the public starting Monday, and will offer visitors access to the park, along with basic services. Visitors will be able to access a variety of Parks Canada facilities such as some of the day-use areas including Cameron Bay, Waterton Lakeshore, Emerald Bay, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Made-in-Lethbridge solution protects Transit drivers
By Jensen, Randy on May 28th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge has fabricated new shields for Transit drivers as an additional protective measure against the possible transmission of COVID-19. Approximately half of the City’s Transit fleet have been retrofitted with the shields and installation continues for the remaining buses, the City said in a news release. When looking in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to discuss how medical cannabis may treat COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on May 28th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com This week, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be exploring how medical cannabis may be able to treat COVID-19, through research and clinical use. Studies have found that enzymes in cannabis may be able to treat COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Lethbridge recently released results from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BILD asks for City support to help housing industry recover
By Jensen, Randy on May 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@ lethbridgeherald.com While not suffering as much as other industries which were forced to close by provincial order during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home construction industry has nonetheless taken a significant hit, says Bridget Mearns, executive officer for BILD Lethbridge Region, and could use some additional support from all levels of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for business curbside pickup
By Submitted Article on May 28th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau The coronavirus pandemic has made every Canadian >rethink all facets of everyday life and has created serious challenges for businesses. However, there’s hope ahead. Provinces are allowing a widening number of businesses to open, so new revenue possibilities are becoming available. Businesses have a fresh opportunity to encourage new ... Read More »
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