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Managing your finances during COVID-19 time
By Submitted Article on March 20th, 2020
My employer is closing our office because of the coronavirus and suggesting we all work from home. I am now starting to really panic about everything and I am worried about not making my payments on my mortgage if my employer decides to lay us off. Is there anything I can do? – Bill Dear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College cancels Convocation
By Jensen, Randy on March 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to do its part to restrict exposure to students during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge College has decided to cancel its 2020 Convocation. College president and CEO Paula Burns sent an email message to students on Thursday morning about the decision. “Although it may not come as a surprise, I am ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup kitchen seeks volunteers, cash donations to maintain operation
By Jensen, Randy on March 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is looking for monetary donations and more volunteers to help the city’s most vulnerable get through the COVID-19 crisis in the best way possible. “We are getting more on the product side than we are on the funding side,” says Bill Ginther, executive director of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City prepared to use emergency powers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City is preparing to use its emergency powers to do what is necessary to slow the COVID-19 outbreak, and is considering the economic implications to local businesses should the crisis continue for a prolonged period of time. “It has become clear through our Emergency Co-ordination Centre that we do ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College cancels 2020 Convocation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2020
The following message was sent to Lethbridge College students today by Dr. Paula Burns, President and CEO: Good morning, Although it may not come as a surprise, I am disappointed to have to write this email to let you know that this year’s Convocation ceremony has been cancelled. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 global ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 case reported connected with Catholic Central High School
By Jensen, Randy on March 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge confirmed one person associated with the school has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division confirmed the positive result on Wednesday afternoon, but there was no additional information which could be provided. The case is now in the hands of Alberta Public Health. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DIY hand sanitizer
By Submitted Article on March 19th, 2020
Brey-Anna Dawson, et al What I have learned throughout this whole coronavirus ordeal is that I touch my face at least 1,000 times a day: I do my makeup; I touch my face. I’m stressed; I touch my face. I’m doing nothing; still touching my face. For some reason, I can’t regulate this horrible habit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed in grizzly bear poaching case
By Shurtz, Delon on March 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men who illegally shot and killed a grizzly bear, then tried to hide the evidence, are set to be sentenced later this year. Jeffery Edison Hambrook and Gary Edgar Gilson were scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the matter was adjourned to the end of ... Read More »
1 responseTax time is scam time
By Submitted Article on March 19th, 2020
Businesses, consumers cautioned about common tax fraud Submitted by the Better Business Bureau Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers posing as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), trying to trick you into either paying up or sharing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall closed to the public
By Jensen, Randy on March 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD After declaring a State of Local Emergency Wednesday, the City of Lethbridge added more protective measures to limit the possible transmission of COVID-19, including the closure of city hall to the public as of 8 a.m. today. Residents will be asked to access the City’s online services rather than visiting city hall. Anyone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anxiety normal response to COVID-19 crisis – Tips for coping
By Sulz, Dave on March 19th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Many people are likely feeling anxious as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic throws their daily lives into turmoil. That’s a perfectly normal response under the circumstances, says a registered psychologist at the University of Lethbridge. “These are really unsettling times for everyone,” says Jennifer Ellis-Toddington, the U of L’s manager ... Read More »
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