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City rallied during 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on March 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge has faced a pandemic before and came out stronger because of it, says Lethbridge Historical Society president Belinda Crowson. Just as the horrors of the First World War came to an end, a war which killed an estimated 20 million people worldwide, an even greater horror descended on humanity, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced on drug and obstruction charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 20th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who tried to run from police last month will spend some time in jail. Police were patrolling around 18 street North Feb. 19 after receiving complaints of drug houses in the area. They saw Kyle James Young Pine walking away from a drug house and questioned him, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Share your pain experiences
By Submitted Article on March 20th, 2020
Task force seeking input from Canadians living with chronic pain Michelle Sauve ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Maya Angelou is famously quoted to say, “I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.” When my personal journey with chronic pain began over two years ago, this quote stuck in my mind. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be careful with what you flush down the toilet
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Staying at home in self-isolation can be boring and uncomfortable, but if people persist in flushing stuff into the sewers that shouldn’t be flushed, that home-stay is going to get a whole lot more uncomfortable very quickly, says City of Lethbridge Water and Wastewater operations manager Leanne Lammersten. “We do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facebook group offering help to locals in need
By Bobinec, Greg on March 20th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A the Lethbridge Support Circle group on Facebook that is bringing the community together in a time of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic to share resources with individuals in need. Lethbridge Support Circle opened to the public last Friday and already has just under 2,000 members who are looking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City prepared to use emergency powers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City is preparing to use its emergency powers to do what is necessary to slow the COVID-19 outbreak, and is considering the economic implications to local businesses should the crisis continue for a prolonged period of time. “It has become clear through our Emergency Co-ordination Centre that we do ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College cancels 2020 Convocation
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2020
The following message was sent to Lethbridge College students today by Dr. Paula Burns, President and CEO: Good morning, Although it may not come as a surprise, I am disappointed to have to write this email to let you know that this year’s Convocation ceremony has been cancelled. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 global ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for coping with anxiety
By Sulz, Dave on March 19th, 2020
Tips for coping with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: Limit access to social media. It is important to find a healthy balance between staying informed and becoming overly preoccupied with COVID-19. Frequent checking can increase anxiety and create unnecessary feelings of panic. Tips for creating balance include limiting time on social media (e.g.,checking once in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several stores in Park Place temporarily close
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Some stores in Park Place Mall have decided to close down their shops for the protection of the public, along with their staff and other staff members throughout the mall. In a statement released Wednesday, Park Place mall officials say they have taken various steps to prevent the spread of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Restaurants taking different approaches to cope with virus
By Bobinec, Greg on March 19th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As the City of Lethbridge works at reducing the amount of social activity and encouraging social distancing throughout the city, many restaurants, bars and fast-food establishments are choosing different alternatives to work around the COVID-19 outbreak. Some local restaurants such as Firestone Restaurant and Bar have made the proactive choice ... Read More »
1 responseDIY hand sanitizer
By Submitted Article on March 19th, 2020
Brey-Anna Dawson, et al What I have learned throughout this whole coronavirus ordeal is that I touch my face at least 1,000 times a day: I do my makeup; I touch my face. I’m stressed; I touch my face. I’m doing nothing; still touching my face. For some reason, I can’t regulate this horrible habit. ... Read More »
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