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U of L planning for fall semester amid COVID-19 uncertainty
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2020
University of Lethbridge release The University of Lethbridge is prepared to offer a wide range of academic courses for the Fall 2020 semester at both its Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, despite the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will offer a robust, high-quality learning experience for our students in the fall,” says Dr. Mike Mahon, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge Lethbridge man with second-degree murder
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged in the death of another man following a fight at a southside residence last week.Jason Paul James Crane Chief was charged with second-degree murder after the victim was found dead April 27 in his apartment building in the 1200 block of 4 Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Courses rush to tee it up
By Yoos, Cam on May 4th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com When the government of Alberta laid out its plan for opening services throughout the province, many golf courses were excited to open but were caught off guard by the immediate notice. Hundreds of golfers took to their favourite courses Saturday to get back into the swing of the sport, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3D masks can help in fight
By Jensen, Randy on May 4th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Over the past few weeks, a number of University of Lethbridge research groups have been working on designing and then 3D printing facemasks and shields to aid in the effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. What originally began as an independent work to help the community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS announces appointment-only lab work
By Jensen, Randy on May 4th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald Rural hospitals and urgent-care facilities are moving to appointment-only lab work for outpatients starting today. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is implementing the temporary change in an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in these facilities, and to ensure laboratory resources remain available for people who need them most. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dufresne thrives on challenges, even in a pandemic
By Yoos, Cam on May 4th, 2020
Lethbridge College is celebrating 50 years of Nursing education. To mark the occasion, the college is highlighting five alumni from five different decades to show how the program has evolved. This is part five, featuring an alumna from Nursing’s fifth decade. To learn more about Nursing education at Lethbridge College, visit learn.lc/health-and-wellness. It takes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body found in westside park
By Yoos, Cam on May 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service update Monday, May 4: The death of a 21-year-old male, whose body was found in a westside park Saturday morning, is non-suspicious. As the matter is non-suspicious no further information will be released. Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police were investigating a sudden death after the body of a male was located early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University mourns passing of North
By Jensen, Randy on May 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor Mike Mahon released a statement on Friday on the passing of former Board of Governors Chair Phil North. “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of our former Board of Governors chair and long-time University of Lethbridge and community supporter Phil North (LLD ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slenders leaving Tourism Lethbridge
By Jensen, Randy on May 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tourism Lethbridge has announced the resignation of executive director William Slenders, effective Friday. Tourism Lethbridge noted in a release that Slenders is well known through the tourism industry for his innovative approach and use of technology. He will be pursing a rare opportunity that makes use of his talents and supports his personal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No mercy for speeders during COVID-19 pandemic: LPS
By Kalinowski, Tim on May 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police are warning residents to obey the rules of the road or be prepared to pay a hefty fine. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began the Lethbridge Police Service has been noticing a disturbing trend in speeding and stunting on city streets. “We are actually seeing less enforcement during the pandemic ... Read More »
1 responseNew funding stream open for Heart of Our City grants
By Jensen, Randy on May 2nd, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald The City of Lethbridge’s Heart of our City Committee (HOC) is opening a new stream of grant funding to support virtual events. The new program is aimed at helping to support artists, events and businesses that have found creative ways to support downtown during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want to ... Read More »
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