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Wolcott brings the curtain down – Churchill teacher retiring after 44 year career
By Yoos, Cam on June 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A life-long Winston Churchill High School teacher will be completing his extensive teaching career as he moves on to enjoy free time during his retirement. Greg Wolcott has worked as an English and drama teacher at Winston Churchill for 44 years, and after working with thousands of students, he can’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L scientists seek cannabis treatment for COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on June 8th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In some COVID-19 patients, the immune system goes into overdrive and starts attacking the body itself in what’s called a cytokine storm. When lung tissue is attacked, it can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and the need for a patient to be placed on a ventilator. Drs. Olga and Igor Kovalchuk, ... Read More »
6 responsesFatal crash suspect ordered to attend court
By Shurtz, Delon on June 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is facing charges in connection with a fatal car collision last year has been ordered to attend court next week to confirm his whereabouts and speak to new charges. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox said the Crown has lost ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit to cut staff to deal with shortfall
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, facing a shortfall of about $1.8 million in provincial funding, will be permanently cutting 21 positions this fall. According to a release put out by the division this week, Alberta Education’s funding commitment for 2020/2021 is not sufficient to absorb wage increases due to grid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many businesses concerned about cashflow
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force says many businesses recently allowed to reopen after COVID-19 are still concerned about their cashflow situation and are considering closure after the summer if they are unable to generate enough sales. According to the survey results released by the Task Force on Thursday, about 38 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movement key to healthy aging: U of L researcher
By Yoos, Cam on June 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Some people may look forward to the time when they don’t have to shop, cook and clean house, but it turns out those activities help support healthy aging. A University of Lethbridge researcher is examining the different ways to increase daily movement among older adults in assisted-living residences. “When you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition launched opposing Six Mile trail development
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A petition launched this week in Lethbridge to oppose Six Mile Coulee trail development has already garnered over 2,000 signatures. The petition, formally called “Opposition of Pathway 24 Development in Six Mile Coulee,” is sponsored by Bryce Nugent. Nugent told The Herald the petition was prompted by recent discussions at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L researchers studying biological differences between sexes
By Jensen, Randy on June 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com For many years, many scientific studies have focused on using only male subjects, in both human and animal experiments. Now researchers like Jamshid Faraji and Gerlinde Metz at the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience are shining a spotlight on biological sex differences and making them an integral ... Read More »
4 responsesHabitat for Humanity continues to provide homes for families in need
By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comHabitat for Humanity is a non-profit housing organization that works with local communities across over 70 countries around the world. In Lethbridge, Habitat for Humanity continues to provide for local families in need, as they work to finish a home for a deserving family before the end of summer.Families and individuals in need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to offer its Early Start Experience to new students online
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Early Start Experience (ESE) will be offered to new students online in August, to learn all they need to set them up for success at the university. Offered by the School of Liberal Education, ESE is designed to help students make the transition from high school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staff hit road to deliver valedictorian news
By Jensen, Randy on June 5th, 2020
Submitted by Palliser Regional Schools The next time Owen Gallagher is asked to mow the lawn, you can’t blame him if his expectations seem a tad bit high. A ploy to surprise the 17-year-old with the announcement he’s the Class of 2020 Valedictorian for Kate Andrews High School worked to perfection. “Completely, I had no ... Read More »
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