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Managing dementia during pandemic
By Submitted Article on April 3rd, 2020
Submitted by the Alzheimer Society We are living in worrying times, especially for those families trying to help their family member living with dementia. The associated changes in routine can lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety and confusion for people with dementia. People living with dementia also depend on others to help with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaign launched to support local businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
#InThisTogetherYQL to run from next Monday to May 18 LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, along with Economic Development Lethbridge and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ, are providing a unified approach to supporting local businesses during these unprecedented times. Together, the organizations believe they are #InThisTogetherYQL and are inviting residents to provide moral support to businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County deferring utility penalties for the next 90 days
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In following the province’s recently announced 90-day deferral on all utility penalties, Lethbridge County will not charge penalties on utility accounts for the next 90 days, which began Wednesday, and will accept late payments for the same time period. Additionally, water shut offs will not be done for the next 90 days. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show your appreciation for our health-care workers
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE To show your appreciation for the hard work health-care workers are performing during this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, southern Alberta residents are urged to stand outside their homes this evening at 6 p.m. and applaud all health-care workers for 15 seconds to thank them. It’s a way to say thank you to doctors, nurses, hospital ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Food Bank receives $300K from province for student food supplement program
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Food Bank will be receiving a $300,000 grant from Alberta Education to expand its current brown bag lunch program for students studying at home while schools remain closed. “It’s an incredible grant and funding for us to be able to support our children and youth through a nutrition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City changing some waste, recycling programs during crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak is changing the way the City does its waste disposal business, says Waste and Recycling Services general manager Joel Sanchez. “At this point all the curbside services we are providing to the community are remaining unaffected. But we have other programs we are now changing or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP lay murder charges in death of Nobleford man
By Lethbridge Herald on April 2nd, 2020
RCMP release: Glendon, Alta. – The RCMP Major Crimes Unit can now advise that Anthony Bilodeau (31) of Glendon was charged with second degree murder (x2) of Jacob Sansom (39) of Nobleford, Alta., and Maurice Cardinal (57) of Bonnyville, Alta. It is alleged that at approximately 9:30 p.m., on March 27, 2020 two vehicles came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offering two community grants
By Jensen, Randy on April 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Despite many changes due to COVID-19, the City of Lethbridge is still offering two community grant opportunities with application deadlines set for April. Groups looking to access funds from the Community Capital Project Grant (CCPG) have until April 24 to submit their applications. The grant is open to any non-profit organization looking to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police urge public to follow Health Act orders pertaining to COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Chief of Police Scott Woods is asking the public to follow all Public Health Act expectations of them while the COVID-19 pandemic continues so his officers will not have to enforce public health orders. “From a policing standpoint, enforcement is one of the last things we want to do ... Read More »
1 responseBe wary of scams related to COVID-19
By Submitted Article on April 2nd, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau COVID-19 is affecting people, businesses and communities around the world. >While this is bad news for Canadians, it’s great news for scammers who are cashing in on our anxiety about the disease. >Better Business Bureau reminds everyone to remain vigilant to avoid scams related to the virus; use necessary, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yoga Institute remains flexible during COVID-19 crisis
By Sulz, Dave on April 2nd, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com With the COVID-19 pandemic putting the kibosh on group activities, exercise classes are among the cancellation casualties. But the Canadian Yoga Institute has found a way around the problem by taking the classes to the people – via cyberspace. The institute recently started video streaming yoga classes to its current ... Read More »
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