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Residents asked to consider walking one-way on busy paths where possible
By Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: In an effort to continue creating an environment that supports safe physical distancing, residents are encouraged to follow one-way directional signage along some of the city’s busiest pathways, including Henderson Lake, Nicholas Sheran Lake and the off-leash dog parks. Signs with arrows to indicate the direction people should be walking will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student party ignores virus concerns
By Shurtz, Delon on April 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Shane and Jan Roersma have had to deal with wild, drunken parties before in their otherwise quiet neighbourhood in Six-Mile Coulee. Watching someone urinate on the street or throw up on the lawn is nothing new to them, but such antics at a time when there’s a deadly virus going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS executive, LPA ‘in a good place’: chief
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service executive is mending fences with the Lethbridge Police Association, and is making good progress despite some lingering issues, says Chief of Police Scott Woods. “I think we are in a good place within the police service,” he says. “That’s not to say we don’t have any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palliser schools making house calls
By Submitted Article on April 15th, 2020
Efforts to support families include nutrition and learning resources Craig Albrecht PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS – IRON SPRINGS Their bright, shiny future is rising up from the earth, just steps from the front doors of Huntsville School. The focus of this school community at present, however, is squarely on the day-to-day education of students under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City business putting a wedge between COVID-19 and workers
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Despite facing its own operating challenges in the current COVID-19 crisis, one company has set up a program to help municipalities fulfil their public health obligations in terms of trash disposal. Lethbridge-based Haul-All is a North American leader in producing hide-a-bag and other trash receptacles for public use and trails. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge business offering entrepreneur program for those on EI
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the COVID-19 virus affecting how business is conducted and governments encouraging people to stay home, many businesses have been forced to lay off staff with no assurance the position will be available after the crisis ends. Many of those people will turn to Employment Insurance for support. A long-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Severity of domestic violence a concern for Harbour House
By Jensen, Randy on April 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Harbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter is in the lull before the storm when it comes to instances of domestic violence during the current COVID-19 crisis, says Lethbridge YWCA CEO Shannon Hansen, and she and her staff are incredibly fearful for the safety of women in the community who are in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Severity of domestic violence a concern for Harbour House
By Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comHarbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter is in the lull before the storm when it comes to instances of domestic violence during the current COVID-19 crisis, says Lethbridge YWCA CEO Shannon Hansen, and she and her staff are incredibly fearful for the safety of women in the community who are in abusive relationships.“Typically what ... Read More »
1 responseLegion helping veterans isolated by COVID-19 crisis
By Jensen, Randy on April 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the Lethbridge General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion remains closed to both members and to the public at this time, the Legion’s executive remains committed to helping isolated and vulnerable veterans the best way it can during the COVID-19 crisis. Lethbridge Legion president Michael Cormican has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accountants recalculate procedures during pandemic
By Beeber, Al on April 14th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgherald.com The COVID-19 crisis has prompted Ottawa to delay the number-crunching time for filing personal income taxes and it’s also affecting how accountants are doing their work. Harvey Labuhn, managing partner at Avail CPA in Lethbridge, says that company has modified its way of doing business to ensure safety of staff. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creating, teaching and sharing art
By Submitted Article on April 14th, 2020
Wendy Aitkens Since 1936, the Lethbridge art scene has flourished, in no small part due to the presence of an enthusiastic art club. Artists in the club have created art, showed and sold their work, and taught others the skills to make their own art ever since. There were many reasons for the development of ... Read More »
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