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Two people facing drug and proceeds of crime charges
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2020
 Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police have charged a male and female with drug and proceeds of crime offences after a warrant was executed at a south side hotel.Earlier this month members of the Priority Crimes Unit initiated a short term investigation into reported drug trafficking activity. On May 11, 2020 PCU obtained and executed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stories unfolding, alone yet together
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
Bobbie Fox History is not just about great events but also personal stories. One of the things we do in the Galt’s archives and with our collections is to help make the colourful tapestry of our area’s past available to everyone through exhibits, programs and research. As you are cleaning during this time of self-isolation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enmax better under City management, CIC told
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Enmax Centre is better off staying under existing City management and public ownership, while pivoting toward a more for-profit business approach, rather than being sold or privatized. This is what representatives of the current management unit of the Enmax Centre told city councillors at Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects in second-degree murder case hear charges
By Shurtz, Delon on May 13th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Charges against two Lethbridge men accused of the city’s second murder this year were in Lethbridge court for the first time Monday. Jason Paul James Crane Chief and Justin Robert Adel White Cow, who are in isolation at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, did not personally appear in court. White Cow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relationships are foundational to learning
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
From every possible angle and perspective in the field of education, the development of meaningful and purposeful relationships with other people is of utmost importance. >While the development of many different relationships in schools are essential, like those with colleagues and parents, we know that the primary focus needs to be on the students entrusted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ASIRT to review external service probe when completed
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Following discussions between the Director of Law Enforcement, the Lethbridge Police Service and the Medicine Hat Police Service, regarding an external investigation into the actions of several LPS officers who responded to a firearms complaint May 4, the matter has been deemed by the Director of Law Enforcement to meet the criteria of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timely tax filing can help eligibility for ag support programs
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Many support programs available for farmers LETHBRIDGE HERALD Even though the federal government has extended the personal tax-filing deadline until June 1 and corporate tax filing deadline in some circumstances, many farmers will benefit from getting their year-end financial work done well before these deadlines. If you are expecting a tax refund, doing the work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No property tax increase
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents will have no property tax increase in 2020 after city council agreed to cancel a planned 1.82-per-cent increase for this year. Council passed the resolution by a final vote of 8-1 during Monday’s special meeting. The vote was a one-time cancellation of about $2.8 million, which amounts to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The lonely postage stamps
By Submitted Article on May 13th, 2020
By Walter Kerber The coronavirus has given us stamp collectors time to explore our collections. I have done a lot of that in the last few weeks. It has given me an opportunity to appreciate the fine detail and art that has gone into creating some of these miniature pieces of my collection. It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to discuss temporary foreign workers and COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional issues for Canada’s temporary foreign workers on Thursday, live on their YouTube channel. Speaker Marco Luciano, director of Migrante Alberta, will explain his advocacy role in bringing these and many other issues facing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta colleges helping students achieve success during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on May 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s colleges have played an important role in ensuring the success of their students, even in the face of exceptional circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Servicing all regions of the province, Alberta’s 11 Comprehensive Community Colleges (CCCs) have shown adaptability, innovation and care to make sure students were able ... Read More »
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