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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!Food industry has been ‘slaughtered’ by COVID-19 measures, SACPA told
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted a special online presentation Tuesday with Sylvain Charlebois, on food production as an essential service, while discussing whether governments are providing farmers with adequate aid during COVID-19. Charlebois is a researcher in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Re/Max helping honour Lethbridge high school grads
By Jensen, Randy on May 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As a way to show support to the community that has shown it support, Re/Max Real Estate Lethbridge has launched The Class of 2020 celebration and bursaries. When COVID-19 cancelled thousands of students’ graduations throughout the city, owners of Re/Max Real Estate Lethbridge Dallas and Katrina Harty thought they could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men charged with second-degree murder make first court appearance
By Shurtz, Delon on May 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged with the city’s second murder this year made their first appearance in Lethbridge court Tuesday. Both men appeared separately by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, where they were in quarantine last week when the charges were first before the court. Lethbridge lawyer Claudia Connolly told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L Drama dept. making scrubs for health-care workers
By Yoos, Cam on May 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com By using a fabric donation received 11 years ago, along with the enthusiasm and motivation of the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Drama staff, nurses at Good Samaritan Park Meadows Village supportive living facility are receiving new scrubs and scrub bags in a time of need. Inspired by a film ... Read More »
1 responseSlow 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!Music of the home front
By Submitted Article on May 20th, 2020
Between 1939 and 1945 Lethbridge was absorbed into the “home front” culture of the Second World War. The city transformed with the construction of an extensive prisoner of war camp and an influx of air training personnel from around the Commonwealth. Residents said goodbye to loved ones in the services, and were called on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!Alzheimer’s Walk goes virtual
By Sulz, Dave on May 20th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is going virtual. As we all learn how to deal with the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19), one thing holds true – the Alzheimer Society remains committed to supporting Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and the family members ... 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 »
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