February 8th, 2025

Local News

City’s national grocery chains hiring temporary workers

By Jensen, Randy on March 24th, 2020

Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Loblaws, among many other grocery stores throughout Alberta, is looking to hire temporary workers throughout their grocery stores and pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement from head of human resources for Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart, Mark Wilson said that with grocery stores and pharmacies remaining open during ... Read More »

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City wants citizens to follow distancing rule

By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City officials are calling for local citizens to pay attention to the messaging around social distancing and the COVID-19 virus, and are contemplating more aggressive steps to ensure public compliance. “The name of the game here is about stopping community transmission,” said Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell at the ... Read More »

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In-person Spring 2020 Convocation cancelled as University of Lethbridge seeks alternative

By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020

University of Lethbridge release: In prioritizing the health and well-being of students and the community at large, the University of Lethbridge is working to develop an alternate plan to celebrate the achievements of its Spring 2020 graduates — officially cancelling today the in-person convocation ceremonies scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2020. In-person convocation traditionally ... Read More »

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Lethbridge International Air Show cancelled

By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020

Lethbridge International Air Show Association release: Due to growing uncertainty amid the current pandemic, and with respect to sponsors, partners, stakeholders;  The Board of Directors of the Lethbridge International Air Show Association have voted to cancel planning of the 2020 air show. Alberta Air Fest was slated for Heritage Day Long Weekend after a 2 ... Read More »

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City implements a number of parks amenities closures, along with a fire ban for river valley

By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020

City of Lethbridge news releases: City parks update related to COVID-19   In an effort to limit exposure and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the following parks amenities are closed until further notice: • playground equipment • benches • picnic shelters • picnic tables • fire pits • washrooms • fitness equipment Residents are encouraged ... Read More »

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City changes bus boarding & suspends fares in response to COVID-19

By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2020

City of Lethbridge news release: ​As the COVID-19 situation evolves, so is the City’s response to managing Lethbridge Transit as new preventative measures are now in place to limit contact between drivers and riders. Anyone needing to use Transit is now asked to load at the back of the bus and riders will not be required to pay a ... Read More »

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Library to stream various activities

By Yoos, Cam on March 23rd, 2020

Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is trying to ease some of the household stress of finding stuff to keep children and others occupied, through various opportunities to access their resources online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Library cards are free for the public to access, thanks to the City of Lethbridge funding ... Read More »

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What is renewable energy?

By Submitted Article on March 23rd, 2020

Submitted by the southern alberta group for the environment The challenge is to reduce the enormous amount of fossil energy we use and replace it with cleaner energy. Pollution has an enormous impact on human health and the integrity of natural systems, so less of it is better for everyone. Renewable energy technologies convert energy ... Read More »

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Liquor and cannabis stores remain open

By Yoos, Cam on March 23rd, 2020

Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As many businesses in the city temporarily close their doors while they work at reducing the spread of COVID-19, many cannabis and liquor stores are continuing to serve the public until further notice. Liquor stores such as the Real Canadian Liquor Store have cut their hours of operation to help ... Read More »

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New video marks World Water Day

By Yoos, Cam on March 23rd, 2020

Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A non-profit group of southern Alberta landowners believe it is important for people to know where their water actually comes from, and to coincide with World Water Day 2020 on Sunday, the Livingstone Landowners Group has released a new documentary video on the sources of Canada’s prairie rivers. “Finding Water: ... Read More »

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Piano workshop draws more than 65

By Sulz, Dave on March 23rd, 2020

Submitted by Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music and the Lethbridge Registered Music Teachers recently collaborated on an event for piano teachers and students in our community. The seventh annual Keys to Piano workshop took place March 6-7 at Casa in Lethbridge. The workshop was presented by the University of ... Read More »

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