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Man who ran from police pleads guilty
By Shurtz, Delon on April 2nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A dog may be man’s best friend, but Carter Dylan Rains probably isn’t feeling particularly close to the one that bit him a few weeks ago. Rains, 28, was fleeing from police last February when he was chased, and caught, by a police dog. Officers were patrolling a Lethbridge neighbourhood ... Read More »
3 responsesTwo injured in westside garage fire
By Jensen, Randy on April 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Two people were transported to the Chinook Regional Hospital with smoke inhaltion and other injuries resulting from a garage fire Tuesday evening on the westside. Lethbridge firefighters responded to a residential fire along the 100 block of Pacific Landing West at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thirteen firefighters from three stations responded and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local charities have until Friday to apply for emergency support from Alberta gov’t
By Jensen, Randy on April 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is giving local charities and non-profit organizations until Friday to submit their requests for emergency support from the Alberta government. The province has announced it has set up a $30-million COVID-19 relief fund to help organizations and charities dealing with vulnerable individuals and families in communities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offering two community grants
By Jensen, Randy on April 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Despite many changes due to COVID-19, the City of Lethbridge is still offering two community grant opportunities with application deadlines set for April. Groups looking to access funds from the Community Capital Project Grant (CCPG) have until April 24 to submit their applications. The grant is open to any non-profit organization looking to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police urge public to follow Health Act orders pertaining to COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Chief of Police Scott Woods is asking the public to follow all Public Health Act expectations of them while the COVID-19 pandemic continues so his officers will not have to enforce public health orders. “From a policing standpoint, enforcement is one of the last things we want to do ... Read More »
1 responseBe wary of scams related to COVID-19
By Submitted Article on April 2nd, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau COVID-19 is affecting people, businesses and communities around the world. >While this is bad news for Canadians, it’s great news for scammers who are cashing in on our anxiety about the disease. >Better Business Bureau reminds everyone to remain vigilant to avoid scams related to the virus; use necessary, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yoga Institute remains flexible during COVID-19 crisis
By Sulz, Dave on April 2nd, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com With the COVID-19 pandemic putting the kibosh on group activities, exercise classes are among the cancellation casualties. But the Canadian Yoga Institute has found a way around the problem by taking the classes to the people – via cyberspace. The institute recently started video streaming yoga classes to its current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to face several months of probation
By Shurtz, Delon on April 2nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old man who was sentenced to time served for several criminal offences last year will still be on probation for several months. Craig Cassidy Sweetgrass was sentenced to seven months in jail Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to charges of drug possession, drug possession for the purpose of trafficking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum & Archives CEO Burrows-Johnson retiring
By Sulz, Dave on April 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The CEO/executive director of the Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up is retiring after 13 years in the position. Susan Burrows-Johnson took over the leadership position at the Galt Museum & Archives shortly after the new expansion to the museum was completed in 2006. During her time the museum’s attendance and impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storing large quantities of gasoline is dangerous
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Fire Prevention Bureau is warning residents about the dangers of storing large quantities of gasoline in residential properties and using unapproved storage containers to do so. “We have had phone calls coming into our office regarding people who are hoarding gasoline and filling up containers whether they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veterinarians still operating but with extra COVID-19 precautions
By Beeber, Al on April 1st, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Humans aren’t the only ones who may need emergency health care during the COVID-19 crisis. Farm animals and humans’ four-legged companions aren’t immune to sickness, either. Area veterinary clinics are responding to the COVID-19 situation by taking extra safety precautions while dealing with pets and livestock. Two southern Alberta veterinary ... Read More »
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