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Optometrists offering emergency services
By Beeber, Al on March 27th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta College of Optometrists is telling its members to offer only necessary services. An updated email was sent to optometrists earlier this week stating “remember, this pandemic is still not under total control.” The directive states “as of right now, we still direct all optometry offices to only offer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help others through COVID Silver Linings Facebook page
By Jensen, Randy on March 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Looking for a diversion from the unending doom and gloom surrounding the coronavirus? Seeking to find ways to help the community in a time of crisis? Maybe you just want to feel empowered to do something positive? Look no further than the COVID Silver Linings Facebook page and new volunteer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID concerns force more adjournments
By Shurtz, Delon on March 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Summer months are shaping up to be particularly busy at the Lethbridge court house as cases get adjourned now to reduce the number of people who need to attend court every day during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a dozen cases heard in court Thursday were adjourned until June in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City suspends free waste drop-off program
By Jensen, Randy on March 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In order to limit the number of people visiting the Waste and Recycling Centre (landfill) the City of Lethbridge is suspending the free Saturday drop-off program until further notice. Because of a large number of visitors that come to the Waste and Recycling Centre during this time, the suspension of the free Saturday ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Early Years Coalition reports funding discontinued
By Submitted Article on March 27th, 2020
Lethbridge Early Years Coalition release: Early Childhood Coalitions of Alberta received notice that provincial funding is discontinued as of March 31, 2020. Lethbridge Early Years Coalition (LEYC) is part of a network of nearly 100 Early Childhood Coalitions working to raise awareness and action to support healthy early childhood development in communities across our province. Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You can’t get COVID-19 from your newspaper
By Jensen, Randy on March 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD There have been some concerns whether you can get COVID-19 from your newspaper, which has been deemed an essential service. The answer is no. A story by Stephanie Ip from the Vancouver Province helps put the concern in perspective: We know you’re worried. We’re here to assure our readers that you can’t get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keep calm during market upheaval
By Submitted Article on March 27th, 2020
I have seen my stock portfolio lose so much money in the last few days, I am beside myself with panic. I am not sure what to do. I don’t have much invested but I was thinking of selling everything so I don’t lose anymore. What do you think? Margret (Marg) Dear Market Uncertain Margret! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 has charities scrambling
By Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2020
Dave Sulz Lethbridge Herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Charitable organizations in Lethbridge are finding their fundraising efforts severely hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic that has prompted the cancellation of public events. It has not only meant fundraising events crossed off the calendar, but halted casinos and bingos, too. The situation has left non-profits scrambling in the wake of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge police advising public to report COVID-19 complaints through AHS website
By Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2020
LPS release: Lethbridge Police are advising the public that all COVID-19 related complaints continue to be made through the Alberta Health website – not by calling the police complaints line. While the provincial government has announced amendments to the Public Health Act to give police and community peace officers enforcement authorities, the process to administer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition Park forced to lay off majority of staff
By Jensen, Randy on March 26th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Due to the unprecedented circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge and District Exhibition has enacted the temporary layoff of 80 per cent of its full-time workforce as of March 31. Along with the public gathering facilities, Exhibition Park announced Wednesday they were faced with an abrupt halt to all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campus Care Parcel campaign brings much-needed food to students
By Jensen, Randy on March 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With support of the campus chaplaincy, local churches, Save-on-Foods and the university community, the University of Lethbridge’s annual Spring Campus Care Parcel campaign brought much-needed food aid to students on Wednesday who are lacking food security during these challenging times. This was the campus chaplaincy’s 17th year delivering the care ... Read More »
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