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Healing process continues for police officers
By Jensen, Randy on April 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Association says despite some lingering ill effects on its membership from former Lethbridge Chief of Police Rob Davis’ tenure in office, the body is committed to working together with the Lethbridge Police Service’s current executive to put its best foot forward during the COVID-19 crisis. “The relationship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Self-isolation works: U of L professor recovers from COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 8th, 2020
Submitted by the University of Lethbridge Dr. Jennifer Mather has a simple message for everyone about the COVID-19 pandemic – just stay home. While Mather, a world-renowned cephalopod researcher and member of the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Psychology, doesn’t research the disease itself, she has a unique perspective on COVID-19 – having just recovered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Humane Society finding ways to continue adoptions
By Jensen, Randy on April 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge & District Humane Society has made changes to its operations and are still allowing adoptions during the COVID-19 crisis. The Humane Society is not allowing the public to come in and look through their facility for possible adoption candidates, but rather doing it over the phone and finding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier lays out scenarios for COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald In what Premier Jason Kenney is calling a “probable” scenario, the province of Alberta could hit the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic by mid-May and have as many as 800,000 cases of the disease by the end of the summer with between 400 and 3,100 deaths.Kenney gave these projections in his speech to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Etiquette during COVID crisis
By Submitted Article on April 7th, 2020
Pandemic shows how social norms can evolve As I pulled up to the grocery store to pick up supplies for my family, a long lineup outside the store greeted me. I sat in my car for a while contemplating if I really needed to go in. My new reality hit home, with the realization that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!July trial set for man facing numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man who pleaded not guilty earlier this year to several criminal offences in 2019 is set to stand trial this summer. Cory Ray Williams is scheduled for trial July 20-24 on charges of kidnapping, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warning public to be on lookout for COVID-19 scams
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are urging people to be aware of scams related to COVID-19. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre advises citizens that common COVID-19 scams involve fraudsters posing as: – Cleaning or heating companies offering duct cleaning services or air filters to protect from COVID-19; – Local and provincial hydro/electrical power companies threatening to disconnect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amendment exempts family members from two-metre social distancing outdoors
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police advise that family members and unrelated individuals who reside in the same household, are exempt from the two-metre social distancing rule while outdoors. Public Health Order 07-2020 prohibits the gathering of more than 15 people in a group in an outdoor location. It also specifies “any persons gathering in an outdoor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Hutterites working to prevent spread of COVID-19 in their colonies
By Yoos, Cam on April 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The 204 Hutterite colonies across the province are working collectively to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their communities, as the potential for a rapid spread is high. The Hutterite Safety Council (HSC) is an organization that is helping guide colonies through the COVID-19 pandemic with procedures and tips to ... Read More »
1 responseUp to a third of local businesses need gov’t assistance: task force
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A quarter to as much as a full third of businesses in Lethbridge will likely not survive the month without immediate assistance from the provincial and federal governments. This sobering news was delivered to city council during Monday’s meeting by Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force representatives Trevor Lewington and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to go ahead with CIP projects as scheduled
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted against suspending funding for two previously approved Capital Improvement Plan projects, meaning the projects will begin construction this summer as scheduled. Council voted 7-2 against a motion that would have suspended $2.9 million in CIP funding for the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden’s new community facility during Monday’s ... Read More »
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