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Blood Tribe reaching out to off-reserve members
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comBlood Tribe EMS and the Bringing the Spirit Home detox centre are reaching out to vulnerable First Nations members living off-reserve in Lethbridge to ensure they have adequate food and support as the coronavirus pandemic severely limits what services they can receive at this time.“Blood Tribe Emergency Services has recognized the impact that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB Financial supports United Way to tackle impacts of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
United Way release: On Thursday, April 9, ATB announced $250,000 in funding for United Ways across Alberta to support their work to address the emerging needs of their communities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of this total gift, United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is receiving $20,000. This is another example of how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extending Local State of Emergency as COVID-19 outbreak continues
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge announced on Thursday it would be extending its Local State of Emergency for the next 90 days as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Along with renewing this declaration, Co-Director of Emergency Management Greg Adair announced new closures of recreational use areas in the city.“We’re asking people to stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for threats involving imitation gun
By Shurtz, Delon on April 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com David Guenther Krahn was high on meth when he walked into a Shoppers Drug Mart last year, pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot everyone. The weapon, police later learned, was only a BB gun, which is considered an imitation gun under Canada’s Criminal Code. But the store clerks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Telus, Shaw offer data relief
By Beeber, Al on April 9th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgherald.com Two major internet and cell service providers are providing relief to customers quarantined at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Both Telus and Shaw are accommodating Canadians who are stuck at home in the country’s effort to flatten the curve and lower transmission rates of the coronavirus. In a recent email, ... Read More »
1 responseArtists have risen to the challenge during pandemic
By Submitted Article on April 9th, 2020
Submitted by the Allied Arts Council On Tuesday, March 31 the Allied Arts Council held its Annual General Meeting as an online meeting with this extraordinary measure being precipitated by the current health crisis affecting all of us. AAC board president Margaret (Peggy) Mezei shared this message with the membership in attendance and to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fitness facility going online to keep people active during COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As a way to improve the overall well-being of its members, a local fitness facility has expanded its online alternatives for exercise for the whole community to keep active, motivated and uplifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kinetic Indoor Cycle & Fitness Lethbridge wanted to make sure its members were keeping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travel restrictions remain in place at border crossings
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Heading into the Easter and Passover long weekend – a weekend that represents for many a time to be with family and friends – the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding everyone that #NowIsNotTheTime for social gatherings. Restrictions are in place on all non-essential travel for foreign nationals, including United States citizens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residential fire causes $15K damage
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE There were no injuries and damage estimated at $15,000 as Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential building fire in the 3600 block of 23 Avenue South at about 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived there was light smoke showing. The homeowner had discovered the fire and called 911. Firefighters from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizen tip leads to $136,000 drug seizure
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
Calgary man facing drug, weapons charges LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are crediting a reporting tip provided by a citizen which has led to a 36-year-old man being charged with drug and weapons offences after a loaded revolver and significant quantities of cash, methamphetamine, cocaine and carfentanil were seized from a vehicle. On Wednesday at approximately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City closing additional amenities to prevent COVID-19 spread
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Heading into the Easter long weekend, additional precautions have been put in place across the city to promote physical distancing and prevent the possible transmission of COVID-19. Effective immediately, the following City recreation amenities are closed. All fenced recreation amenities including: tennis courts; pickleball courts; basketball courts; disc golf course; BMX park; mountain ... Read More »
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