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School division looks to continue ‘Wishtree’ positive message
By Jensen, Randy on April 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Following the impactful launch of the first One District One Book initiative in Lethbridge School Division, the organizing committee is continuing the message of “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate, in the community during this tough time. Last year, organizers of the One District One Book initiative raised funds to purchase 13,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe confirms first case of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2020
Blood Tribe Release: We have received confirmation from Blood Tribe Department of Health, there is one confirmed case on the blood reserve as of today, April 29, 2020 at 11:15 am. Health officials are working quickly to notify those who have come into contact with this person, we offer our prayers for them and their ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity-community committee to explore Pronghorns hockey viability
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2020
University of Lethbridge release: The University of Lethbridge is establishing a committee consisting of donors, alumni and University representatives to determine the feasibility of future Pronghorns hockey programs. The committee’s goal is to seek a solution that would allow the University to apply for reinstatement to USPORTS in the coming years by exploring examples of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who coughed on officers charged
By Jensen, Randy on April 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – MOSES LAKE Blood Tribe Police Service has charged a man for assaulting two police officers after he allegedly intentionally coughed in their faces. Friday at 11 p.m. a 50-year-old Blood Tribe man was arrested for mischief in the community of Moses Lake on the Blood Reserve. During processing, the man claimed he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA president to speak at SACPA
By Jensen, Randy on April 29th, 2020
Schilling to discuss education layoffs during COVID-19 LETHBRIDGE HERALD A release from the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs notes the Alberta government has arguably missed an opportunity to show leadership during the COVID-19 crisis by directing provincial school boards to lay off tens of thousands of education workers. Teachers and educational assistants (EAs) work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man facing drug trafficking charges
By Jensen, Randy on April 29th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police have charged a 49-year-old male with drug trafficking offences after methamphetamine, carfentanil and cocaine were seized following a report of a suspicious vehicle. Last Saturday, at approximately 7:04 a.m., patrol members responded to a suspicious vehicle along the 1900 block of 23 Street North, after a male was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allied Arts Council offering variety of initiatives
By Jensen, Randy on April 29th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With community art centres closed due to physical distancing measures, The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge has harnessed the creative powers of their staff to reach out beyond the walls of Casa, with a variety of initiatives. Each Monday, and soon to be Thursdays, the AAC is posting Artist Spotlights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon boats: paddling with a purpose
By Submitted Article on April 29th, 2020
By Wendy Aitkens For the past 18 years, people have gathered in Lethbridge to participate in a dragon boat festival. Henderson Lake has proven to be one of the premier sites for this competition but who put the first boat into that lake to spark the interest in the sport? In 1999, three women in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit-on-demand option discussed at Community Issues
By Jensen, Randy on April 29th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Transit-on-demand and more stringent standards for who might be allowed to use Access-A-Ride were both up for discussion at Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting at city hall. The conversation around these subjects was sparked by Phase One of the KPMG operational report submitted to council back in November, which identified ... Read More »
1 responseCourt hears details of attack on senior
By Shurtz, Delon on April 29th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com For 76-year-old Sharon of Lethbridge, May 22, 2019 was probably like any other day. She awoke, went about her morning routine, and then at noon drove to an appointment. She had no idea a man had entered her home the night before while she slept, and was still lurking in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$1.9M marketing fund set up for local businesses
By Jensen, Randy on April 29th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD At a time when many businesses are in need of support due to the devastating economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Alberta Newspapers have established a $1.9-million marketing fund to help locally owned and operated businesses in southern Alberta with their recovery plan. Beginning today, businesses can apply for the Community Marketing ... Read More »
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