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Amendment exempts family members from two-metre social distancing outdoors
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police advise that family members and unrelated individuals who reside in the same household, are exempt from the two-metre social distancing rule while outdoors. Public Health Order 07-2020 prohibits the gathering of more than 15 people in a group in an outdoor location. It also specifies “any persons gathering in an outdoor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to go ahead with CIP projects as scheduled
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted against suspending funding for two previously approved Capital Improvement Plan projects, meaning the projects will begin construction this summer as scheduled. Council voted 7-2 against a motion that would have suspended $2.9 million in CIP funding for the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden’s new community facility during Monday’s ... Read More »
3 responsesDaffodil Campaign online
By Sulz, Dave on April 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Ordinarily during April, volunteers with the Canadian Cancer Society would be selling bright yellow flowers in communities across the country as part of the society’s annual Daffodil Campaign. As part of COVID-19 precautions, however, the society has suspended all of its face-to-face fundraising activities. But April is still Daffodil Month, because there’s still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Etiquette during COVID crisis
By Submitted Article on April 7th, 2020
Pandemic shows how social norms can evolve As I pulled up to the grocery store to pick up supplies for my family, a long lineup outside the store greeted me. I sat in my car for a while contemplating if I really needed to go in. My new reality hit home, with the realization that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Support organ donation through Green Shirt Day today
By Jensen, Randy on April 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Today marks the second annual Green Shirt Day in support of organ donor awareness across Canada. The day was established by Toby and Bernardine Boulet, whose son Logan tragically lost his life along with 15 others in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash two years ago. However, one of the huge positives to emerge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Hutterites working to prevent spread of COVID-19 in their colonies
By Yoos, Cam on April 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The 204 Hutterite colonies across the province are working collectively to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their communities, as the potential for a rapid spread is high. The Hutterite Safety Council (HSC) is an organization that is helping guide colonies through the COVID-19 pandemic with procedures and tips to ... Read More »
1 responseJuly trial set for man facing numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man who pleaded not guilty earlier this year to several criminal offences in 2019 is set to stand trial this summer. Cory Ray Williams is scheduled for trial July 20-24 on charges of kidnapping, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Up to a third of local businesses need gov’t assistance: task force
By Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A quarter to as much as a full third of businesses in Lethbridge will likely not survive the month without immediate assistance from the provincial and federal governments. This sobering news was delivered to city council during Monday’s meeting by Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force representatives Trevor Lewington and ... Read More »
1 responseOnline programming continues at library
By Yoos, Cam on April 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is continuing their online programming for kids in the community as families stay in isolation. As library staff continue to work at producing ongoing online programming, the community has appreciated the online interactions for young community members, as well as the wide range of free resources. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sidewalk Concerts keeping a positive vibe during social isolation
By Jensen, Randy on April 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A local couple is taking their talents to the streets of Lethbridge to brighten the day of individuals and families throughout the city with their own Jamani Duo Sidewalk Concerts. Jodi Groenheide and her husband Matt have gone out of their way to get out of isolation, while respecting social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 can’t stop sound of music
By Jensen, Randy on April 6th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music is helping to provide some normality during this time of isolation by quickly adapting its one-on-one music lessons to an online format. Since the closure of Casa, more than 700 students have transitioned to online classes to be able to keep music in ... Read More »
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