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Disabled man says AHS self-care management forms dehumanizing
By Lethbridge Herald on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A local man says new self-care management forms being issued to those with serious disabilities in Lethbridge by Alberta Health Services are dehumanizing and, at heart, a cynical attempt to justify provincial government benefit cuts to people with disabilities. Ryan Gerstenbuhler, a quadriplegic with spasmic cerebral palsy who has lived in ... Read More »
5 responsesWoman sentenced to 30 days in jail on drug charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four people arrested following a police raid on two Lethbridge homes last month has resolved her charges, and she’s going to spend some time behind bars. Ashley Dawn Quilty was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City considering plan to reduce greenhouse gas
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is contemplating setting a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target at 35 per cent below 2018 levels by the year 2030 within its own corporate operations. Council heard from city staff during Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting that most of this target could be reached once the City brings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is getting RRSP loan a wise idea?
By Submitted Article on March 6th, 2020
Could you tell me if it is a good idea to get an RRSP loan from my bank. Does the loan have to be used specifically for an RRSP? Thanks, Jason Dear Jason – RRSP Saver! RRSP loans are tricky and I’m afraid they are indeed only for the purpose of a future RRSP investment. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese Garden hoping visitation increase leads to expansion funds
By Bobinec, Greg on March 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden saw a large increase in the number of visitors it served over the recent Winter Lights Festival, as almost 17,000 visitors enjoyed the garden. Nikka Yuko hopes it is enough of an attendance spike to show city council there’s a demand for new space. From the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple facing drug, weapons charges
By Kuhl, Nick on March 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge couple is facing a number charges after police seized weapons, drugs and stolen property from a northside home earlier this week. A four-year-old child who resides in the home was also turned over to the care of a relative, police say. Last month, police began receiving numerous complaints from concerned citizens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chief concerned over officers’ comments in report
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police Chief Scott Woods says he is concerned that two anonymous LPS officers’ comments included in the Lethbridge portion of the SCS Review Committee report presented on Thursday, could be mistaken for the Lethbridge Police Service’s official position on the Supervised Consumption Site. “That was one officer’s opinion, and I ... Read More »
4 responses19 layoffs among 42 positions eliminated at U of L
By Kuhl, Nick on March 6th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald In relation to the provincial budget tabled last week, the University of Lethbridge has laid off 19 employees. With an additional 23 confirmed retirements and resignations for 2020/21, a total of 42 positions have been affected, the U of L confirmed in a notice letter to staff this week. “These were not easy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing drug charges fails to show for court
By Shurtz, Delon on March 6th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge man acing recent drug charges must show up for court in a week or risk being arrested. Cordelle Daniel Bad Arm didn’t show up for a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, which prompted the Crown to ask for an arrest warrant. Judge Timothy Hironaka consented to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agency Spotlight
By Submitted Article on March 6th, 2020
Bikers are Buddies – Lethbridge Regional Awareness Group Bikers are Buddies Canada is a registered not-for-profit organization created by bikers, but not limited to bikers that is committed to creating awareness and educating both children and adults on the benefits of living in a society of respect for each other combined with self-empowerment. They raise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City SCS may face more problems than other Alberta sites: report
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) Review Committee report released on Thursday paints a scathing picture of many in the community’s views on the supervised consumption site in Lethbridge, but also draws conclusions which some state are one-sided and purely anecdotal. According to the report, the SCS Review Committee found “based on ... Read More »
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