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Lethbridge man sentenced to 15 months in jail for several break-ins
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man whose blood was found at the site of a business break- in last year has been sent to jail. Larry Brent Ovens pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to several offences, including five break-ins, and was sentenced to 15 months behind bars. One of the break-ins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three facing charges following SCAN investigation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police have laid charges to several people in connection with a dial-a-dope operation. In March, members of the Crime Suppression Team began a joint investigation with the Alberta Sheriffs Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Unit (SCAN) into alleged drug trafficking activity at a northside home, police officials said in a news release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man left up in the air by Air Canada’s impending departure
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One local Air Canada customer says he is not getting any response to his calls about whether or not he can get a refund on his ticket. Lethbridge businessman Michael Thompson had booked a ticket through Expedia to fly from the Lethbridge Airport to a conference in St. John’s, N.L., ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID-19 forces postponement of Home and Garden Show
By Kuhl, Nick on March 14th, 2020
Nick Kuhl Lethbridge Herald nkuhl@lethbridgeherald.com The show must go on. Except when it can’t. Such is the case with the 2020 Home and Garden Show set for next week at Exhibition Park. On Thursday, it was announced the show would be postponed – not cancelled – due to COVID-19 issues and the Alberta Government’s measure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City institutes emergency snow route parking ban on 10 Avenue South
By Jensen, Randy on March 14th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge is providing notice of a temporary parking ban along a designed Emergency Snow Route to maintain clear access to Chinook Regional Hospital. The ban will take effect today at 7 a.m. to facilitate plowing along 10 Avenue South between Scenic Drive South and Mayor Magrath Drive South, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Spring clean’ your brain to keep it healthy
By Submitted Article on March 14th, 2020
Submitted by the Alzheimer Society Many of us worry about our memory. Are we getting dementia? Do we have Alzheimer’s disease? Our natural inclination is to ignore or deny these kinds of thoughts. How about doing some prevention instead? There are no guarantees, but evidence suggests that a healthy lifestyle helps the brain stay healthy. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College names Honouring Excellence award winners
By Bobinec, Greg on March 14th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Four Lethbridge College alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their careers and communities have been recognized as this year’s Honouring Excellence award winners. Honouring Excellence awards are given each year to notable graduates who have shown perseverance, determination and grit to set them apart. “Honouring Excellence is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial aspects of separation
By Submitted Article on March 14th, 2020
My husband and I just signed our legal separation papers, but I still live in our matrimonial home that is now up for sale. I have two questions: I want to move out, so should I buy another home by myself? Even though I haven’t actually received it yet, does child support count as income? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to eliminate on-campus attendance
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2020
Nick Kuhl Lethbridge Herald nkuhl@lethbridgeherald.com Precautionary measures and cancellations in relation to COVID-19 continued around Lethbridge on Friday. The University of Lethbridge remained open but classes were being cancelled through Tuesday before the university shifts its delivery of academic courses to a new model on Wednesday, eliminating the need for on-campus classroom attendance. The U ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arts improve a community
By Submitted Article on March 13th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF LETHBRIDGE This article was previously published in the Fall/Winter 2014 edition of ArtsBridge and written by past AAC president Amanda Berg. Imagine a community without the arts. It is without murals, without sculpture and without colour. It is without singing, concerts or music. It is without dancing, or ... Read More »
13 responsesVirus concerns resulting in several local cancellations
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald As concerns over COVID-19 grow in Lethbridge, local organizations and businesses are pre-emptively attempting to get ahead of any potential outbreak. Following the NHL’s lead, the Western Hockey League and Lethbridge Hurricanes confirmed all scheduled regular-season games are now cancelled as of Thursday, and the WHL season would be postponed until further notice. ... Read More »
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