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City school divisions forced to lay off ‘non-essential’ employees
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and Lethbridge School Division will be laying off all “non-essential” personnel in response to a massive $120-million cut to education funding imposed by the province last Saturday as schools remain closed due to the ongoing pandemic. Positions being laid off include all educational assistants, child- ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Too late for a new direction?
By Submitted Article on April 4th, 2020
Dear Money Lady: I was planning on starting a new business venture just before this coronavirus started – I am glad I didn’t, but should I consider doing it after? I know it is risky, but I am tired of my regular routine and need a change. I am 52 this year – is that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit changing to ride-by-reservation service
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In response to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Lethbridge Transit will no longer be offering regular bus routes within the city, and the bus service itself will be transitioning to a ride-by-reservation service model while the pandemic continues. All regular routes will be temporarily cancelled as of next Wednesday, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County implements season road bans
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD As of 7 a.m. Monday, Lethbridge County implemented seasonal road bans on paved and hard-top roads as detailed in the road ban order. Citizens should be aware of the affected roads and maximum allowable weights and can visit the Lethbridge County website at http://www.lethcounty.ca for an updated list of 2020 road bans. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auto dealers feeling pain of COVID-19 crisis
By Beeber, Al on April 4th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With the city slowing to a standstill because of the COVID-19 crisis, auto dealers are still rolling along trying to help people with service and sales needs. But they are also taking precautions to ensure the safety of their staff and customers. Two city dealerships contacted by The Herald this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman accused of stealing taxi sentenced on other charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 4th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman accused of robbing a taxi driver last November and stealing his car has been sentenced on unrelated charges. Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of breaching probation, failing to comply with release conditions, possession of stolen property, theft under $5,000, shoplifting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime Suppression Team seizes gun, drugs
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
Three facing numerous charges LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three people are facing charges after Lethbridge Police executed search warrants related to drug trafficking activity at two northside homes. In late March members of Crime Suppression Team initiated a short-term investigation into suspected drug trafficking at neighbouring homes along the 1300 block of 15 Avenue North. Search warrants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions forced to lay off ‘non-essential’ employees
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and Lethbridge School Division will be laying off all “non-essential” personnel in response to a massive $120-million cut to education funding imposed by the province last Saturday as schools remain closed due to the ongoing pandemic. Positions being laid off include all educational assistants, child- ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loaded handgun, drugs and cash seized by Crime Suppression Team
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged three people after search warrants related to drug trafficking activity were executed at two northside homes. In late March members of Crime Suppression Team initiated a short-term investigation into suspected drug trafficking at neighbouring homes along the 1300 block of 15 Avenue North. Search warrants were subsequently obtained and simultaneously ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged with assault after coughing into face of peace officer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assaulting a peace officer after they say he intentionally coughed in the officer’s face. On April 2, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a residence. Police attended a northside home and upon investigation discovered a male was ... Read More »
2 responsesTransit moving to ride by reservations to support essential travel
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: Starting Wednesday, April 8, Lethbridge Transit will suspend its current routing model and transition to ride by reservation for essential travel only. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this change will ensure transit can remain a safe and viable service for those who need it most. Anyone requiring transit ... Read More »
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