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Economy Recovery Task Force to survey local businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force has issued a survey to hear from local businesses about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting them and what information and support they need during this time. “This survey will be an invaluable tool for the Economic Recovery Task Force to understand what businesses are going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown opposes bail for man facing numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 11th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Calgary man who faces numerous criminal offences following his arrest in Lethbridge Wednesday, hopes he’ll be released from custody when he returns to court for a bail hearing later this month. The Crown, however, wants to keep him in. Michael Newman Davies appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extends State of Local Emergency
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced on Thursday it would be extending its Local State of Emergency for the next 90 days as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Along with renewing this declaration, Co-Director of Emergency Management Greg Adair announced new closures of recreational use areas in the city. “We’re asking people ... Read More »
1 responseEaster service correction
By Sulz, Dave on April 11th, 2020
A story in Wednesday’s Herald about the live-stream Easter service at McKillop United Church listed an incorrect time. The Sunday service starts at 10:30 a.m. at these websites: https://www.facebook.com/ mckillopunited and https://www.youtube.com/ user/McKillopUnited. The Herald apologizes for the error... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe reaching out to off-reserve members
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comBlood Tribe EMS and the Bringing the Spirit Home detox centre are reaching out to vulnerable First Nations members living off-reserve in Lethbridge to ensure they have adequate food and support as the coronavirus pandemic severely limits what services they can receive at this time.“Blood Tribe Emergency Services has recognized the impact that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB Financial supports United Way to tackle impacts of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
United Way release: On Thursday, April 9, ATB announced $250,000 in funding for United Ways across Alberta to support their work to address the emerging needs of their communities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of this total gift, United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is receiving $20,000. This is another example of how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extending Local State of Emergency as COVID-19 outbreak continues
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge announced on Thursday it would be extending its Local State of Emergency for the next 90 days as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Along with renewing this declaration, Co-Director of Emergency Management Greg Adair announced new closures of recreational use areas in the city.“We’re asking people to stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Telus, Shaw offer data relief
By Beeber, Al on April 9th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgherald.com Two major internet and cell service providers are providing relief to customers quarantined at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Both Telus and Shaw are accommodating Canadians who are stuck at home in the country’s effort to flatten the curve and lower transmission rates of the coronavirus. In a recent email, ... Read More »
1 responseArtists have risen to the challenge during pandemic
By Submitted Article on April 9th, 2020
Submitted by the Allied Arts Council On Tuesday, March 31 the Allied Arts Council held its Annual General Meeting as an online meeting with this extraordinary measure being precipitated by the current health crisis affecting all of us. AAC board president Margaret (Peggy) Mezei shared this message with the membership in attendance and to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for threats involving imitation gun
By Shurtz, Delon on April 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com David Guenther Krahn was high on meth when he walked into a Shoppers Drug Mart last year, pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot everyone. The weapon, police later learned, was only a BB gun, which is considered an imitation gun under Canada’s Criminal Code. But the store clerks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City closing additional amenities to prevent COVID-19 spread
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Heading into the Easter long weekend, additional precautions have been put in place across the city to promote physical distancing and prevent the possible transmission of COVID-19. Effective immediately, the following City recreation amenities are closed. All fenced recreation amenities including: tennis courts; pickleball courts; basketball courts; disc golf course; BMX park; mountain ... Read More »
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