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Man facing charges after allegedly threatening Walmart workers
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 34-year-old man in connection with a weapons incident at the southside Walmart over the weekend. On Sunday at around noon police responded to Walmart along the 3700 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South after a physical altercation between a male and two loss prevention officers outside the store ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slow Your Roll campaign urges drivers to slow down around kids
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local group is trying to encourage drivers in Lethbridge to slow down and be more aware of kids at play near our streets while driving. The Slow Your Roll Campaign is distributing signs which state simply “Kids at Play” to anyone who would like to put one up in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking more witnesses to Galt Gardens fight
By Shurtz, Delon on May 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Police continue to investigate a fight near Galt Gardens Friday, but struggle to find any eyewitnesses willing to discuss the incident with investigators. Insp. Jason Walper said Tuesday during a media briefing at the police station that officers have questioned many people but few will talk to them about what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to use hybrid delivery model for the Fall 2020 semester
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge has decided to offer students a hybrid delivery model for the Fall 2020 semester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Following significant work by a special task force struck in April to examine the various models of academic delivery, the decision was made to work towards maximizing the quality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to reopen 4-year budget
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comCity council will be reopening its four-year budget in November and is creating a new councillor-led committee to steer the City’s post-COVID-19 long-term economic recovery.Council passed both motions during Tuesday’s council meeting, unanimously voting to reopen the budget and voting 8-1 to found a new Recovery Lethbridge committee.Coun. Belinda Crowson sponsored the first ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Farmers’ Market to open this Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2020
Lethbridge and District Exhibition release: Lethbridge, AB – As a result of the positive developments in curbing the spread of COVID-19 and in accordance with recent updates concerning Alberta’s stage 1 relaunch, we are pleased to announce that the Farmers’ Market at Exhibition Park will return this Saturday, May 23, 2020.As we continue to navigate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University plans to push ahead with summer camps
By Jensen, Randy on May 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Summer camps at the University of Lethbridge will go on – one way or another. As the provincial government begins to ease restrictions as part of its phased approach to reopening Alberta, summer day camps (with guidelines) are part of Phase 1 of the plan. “We are encouraged, and hopeful, with the Government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking into downtown altercation
By Yoos, Cam on May 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge police continue to investigate a report of a fight involving a group of people Friday night in the area of Galt Gardens and are asking anyone with information to come forward. On May 15 at 8:07 p.m. police responded to a report of a disturbance along the 300 block of 5 Street ... Read More »
2 responsesAlbertans welcome holiday weekend
By Yoos, Cam on May 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Many Albertans found ways to make the most of their Victoria Day long weekend despite COVID-19 concerns and restrictions throughout the province to stay in place. While weather is usually the determining factor for whether families go camping for May long weekend, this year it was lack of accessibility due ... Read More »
1 responseGujarati Society delivers treats
By Yoos, Cam on May 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A local business and community organization came together to show their gratitude for local firefighters and their continued hard work and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the simple gesture of an ice-cream treat. The Gujarati Society of Lethbridge and Area joined with the Medicine Shoppe to deliver ice-cream bars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to address aid for farmers
By Jensen, Randy on May 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be hosting a session on their YouTube channel today discussing if governments are providing farmers with adequate aid during this pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected most Canadian business sectors, including farmers. Large financial help from governments, both federal and provincial, ... Read More »
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