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Psych assessment ordered for arson suspect
By Shurtz, Delon on May 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychological assessment as been ordered for a 27-year-old woman accused of starting a fire earlier this month in the downtown area. Lethbridge lawyer Vincent Guinan told a judge Tuesday that, after speaking with Mary-Lee Roy Parks, he concluded she should have the forensic assessment under Sec. 672 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home construction industry has taken significant hit, says BILD
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@letbridgeherald.com While not suffering as much as other industries which were forced to close by provincial order during the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless the home construction industry has taken a significant hit, says Bridget Mearns, executive officer for BILD Lethbridge Region, and could use some additional support from all levels of government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council considering process in selling off City-owned properties
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Letbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is considering divesting numerous City-owned properties over the next few years, and is seeking a process from staff on how to do that in a responsible way.The drive to divest comes after Phase One of the KPMG operational review identified the City of Lethbridge appears to own more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed Six Mile Coulee pathway upgrade faces opposition
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City’s proposed Six Mile Coulee trail upgrades are facing some stiff headwinds as local mountainbikers and trail runners say the upgrades will destroy the best riding trail in Lethbridge.Parks manager Dave Ellis defended the $1.8 million project, which was reaffirmed and greenlit by city council back in March, as ... Read More »
4 responsesFunding Boost for senior-serving organizations addressing COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2020
United Way release: United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta announced a community investment of $50,000 funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. These funds are being distributed to agencies which are supporting vulnerable seniors in Lethbridge and across South Western Alberta during the COVID-19 pandemic.“The opportunity to work with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police lay drug charges in downtown search warrant
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police have charged six people after a search warrant was executed at a downtown home last Friday.On May 22, 2020, following a short term investigation into drug trafficking activity, members of the Downtown Policing Unit, K9 and Patrol Team B searched a home in a multi-unit complex along the 600 ... Read More »
3 responsesWaste, recycling programs expanding
By Jensen, Randy on May 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge residents will see waste and recycling programs and services slowly start to expand hours and capacity as the City continues into stage one of the Provincial COVID-19 Relaunch Strategy. Changes include: – Yard waste sites have added weekend operations moving to seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On-site restrictions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College rebrands General Arts and Science program
By Jensen, Randy on May 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD One of Lethbridge College’s best programs for students looking for flexibility and transferability has a new name to better reflect the way it meets the needs of learners. Starting July 1, the General Studies program will be known as General Arts and Sciences, a change that represents the core skills ingrained in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum to reopen to public on June 2
By Jensen, Randy on May 25th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com After months of closure, The Galt Museum & Archives will once again be opening its doors to the public on June 2, in a limited fashion after closing to the public on March 15. “We are excited to open our doors to the public again, but the safety of our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rosebud documentary showing serves as fundraiser
By Sulz, Dave on May 25th, 2020
Online premiere May 28 will help theatre weather pandemic struggles LETHBRIDGE HERALD Like many businesses and non-profit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rosebud Theatre is feeling a big hit to its finances. Present physical distancing guidelines have prompted the theatre based at the Rosebud School of the Arts to cancel its spring and summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zero per cent tax increase approved for Coaldale
By Jensen, Randy on May 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -COALDALE Coaldale Town Council recently approved a zero per cent change to the residential tax rate, marking the second consecutive year of no residential tax increases in the Town of Coaldale. In fact, because the property values increased on average in 2019, the Town’s tax rate will actually decrease in 2020 in order ... Read More »
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