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City makes changes to street sweeping program due to COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2020
Annual neighbourhood street sweeping will begin Thursday April 23, weather permitting, but the program will have a few modifications because of COVID-19. The biggest change is a lack of paper – there will be no paper door hanger reminders or windshield wiper notices and no parking tickets. All changes are a result of efforts being made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No additional funds for residential tax relief
By Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comIf the City hopes to offer residents property tax relief during the COVID-19 crisis, it is pretty much on its own as the province will not be offering any additional funds to backstop municipal tax relief plans.Mayor Chris Spearman spoke with provincial officials on these matters on April 16, who confirmed no further ... Read More »
4 responsesAnnual report shows City debt has grown
By Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the City of Lethbridge is in good shape relative to other municipalities in Alberta, with a fairly low debt to debt ceiling ratio, long term and short term debt have grown at a concerning pace over the last five years.According to a report on the City’s 2019 finances submitted ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity of Lethbridge ends Pronghorn Hockey Programs
By Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the sudden announcement that the University of Lethbridge was cutting their Pronghorn Athletics Men’s and Women’s Hockey Programs, due to the provincial government education budget cuts, the community is rallying around the teams who are just starting to grasp the concept.Monday morning, the University of Lethbridge release a public ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe woman dies in motor vehicle collision
By Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2020
Blood Tribe Police release: On April 14th, 2020 at 10 pm, police were called to a motor vehicle collision of two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 505 West. The lone female occupant of one of the vehicles was found deceased. The driver and a passenger of the other vehicle were transported ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks boosts number of South COVID-19 cases
By Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The number of COVID0-19 cases in Alberta surpassed 2,800, according to the latest statistics released by Alberta Health Services on Sunday.Alberta now sits at 2,803 cases with 1,198 of the cases recovered in the province. There was an increase of 241 cases in Alberta over Saturday as well as four additional deaths, bringing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!uLeth Art Gallery creates online content
By Jensen, Randy on April 20th, 2020
Kevin Forsyth For The Herald Local art patrons can still enjoy content during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery’s new online exhibition. Within days of closing their doors, the uLethbridge Art Gallery began sharing content online through social media, offering daily posts and online events to engage and inspire the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business helping people stay entertained while at home
By Jensen, Randy on April 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com While trying to keep their own local business afloat during the COVID-19 shutdown of non-essential services, Games Galore Lethbridge is helping keep residents entertained with games and puzzles with curbside pickup and home delivery options. Since the beginning of social distancing and closures, Games Galore has worked at adapting through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curves shifts to in-home workouts as COVID-19 restrictions closes gyms
By Jensen, Randy on April 20th, 2020
Tyler Hay For The Herald Gym closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to many fitness coaches shifting to online delivery. Curves, one of the world’s largest chains of fitness clubs for women, has started offering at-home workouts for their members. “While there was no way to anticipate this situation or have a roadmap ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary offering several online alternatives
By Jensen, Randy on April 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library continues to provide an array of opportunities to keep busy and productive through the COVID-19 pandemic with a variety of resources and online interactive programs. As free membership continues throughout the year, families and individuals have access to eBooks, audiobooks, streaming content, international newspapers, magazines, online ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gujarati Society raises support to help during pandemic
By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Gujarati Society of Lethbridge and Area’s recent fundraiser has resulted in donations to support those working to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.Members of the society helped raise enough funds to be able to contribute donations of $2,000 to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization’s Meals on Wheels program and $1,000 towards provincial COVID ... Read More »
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