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There are many services available for those unable to shop for groceries
By Jensen, Randy on March 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The COVID-19 pandemic has left the majority of people following government guidelines by staying home and self-isolating. As a result many are unable to visit their local grocery store to stock up on needed items. However, there are local options for delivery of groceries and meals. Here is a list of businesses and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe initiates under-18 curfew
By Jensen, Randy on March 31st, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -STANDOFF Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a State of Emergency has been declared on the Blood Reserve by Blood Tribe Chief and Council. A curfew will now be enforced to minimize the risk of community transmission, especially in the townsites. Effective immediately, all youth under the age of 18 must stay at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in beating senior awaiting resolution of charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 31st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man accused of brutally assaulting an elderly woman in her home last year is still in jail while he waits for his lawyer to visit him so they can discuss a possible resolution of the charges. During a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court March 6, Lethbridge lawyer Wade Hlady ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!App provides access to service providers during crisis
By Jensen, Randy on March 31st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City of Lethbridge manager of community support for the pandemic response, Lori Harasem, says anyone seeking services during the COVID-19 crisis can find what they need on the free Helpseeker app. “We are ahead of many communities because of the fact we already had a tool in place that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-way partnership helping continue student lunch program
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Food Bank is continuing a partnership with My City Care and the Holy Spirit School Division, as they continue a lunch program and evolve it into an in-need supplement plan for students and their families. Following the closure of schools from the COVID-19 pandemic, many students who depended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteering during a pandemic
By Submitted Article on March 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE It is in times of urgency and crisis when people see ways they can help through volunteering. Below are some tips on safety and how you can connect with volunteer opportunities during these unprecedented times. Safety: 1) Protect and Monitor Your Health: a. Be sure to follow the guidelines from public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library’s online resources accessible during pandemic
By Sulz, Dave on March 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Our doors may be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but our online resources and streaming services are running and available 24/7. Through our website (lethlib.ca) customers can access, with your library card: – eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and OverDrive; – international newspapers through PressReader; – magazines through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IME raising funds to aid food bank
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Integrated Management Experience (IME) class at the University of Lethbridge is working with Interfaith Food Bank, a local non-profit organization, to help give the most vulnerable people access to food and resources generated from the community. For each academic year, the IME works in collaboration with a local non-profit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen charged in break and enters
By Jensen, Randy on March 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge police have charged a 19-year-old woman in connection with a series of break and enters in the downtown area earlier this month. On the evening of March 21, police responded to reports of break and enters at the following locations: – HSBC bank building along the 800 block of 4 Avenue South. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Mill offers comfort food during shutdown
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As Lethbridge works at crushing the spread of COVID-19 by staying isolated at home, a local business is helping curb the lonely feelings with a community favourite comfort food. For the last two weeks, The Movie Mill has been offering the community bags of their popcorn for families to enjoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compassionate companions – new service dog being introduced for Lethbridge Victim Services
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com An Alberta non-profit organization has been assisting families throughout Lethbridge over the last few years by providing service dogs in a variety of areas, and they have introduced a new service dog for Lethbridge Victim Services. Dogs With Wings (DWW), based out of Calgary, works around the clock to breed, ... Read More »
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