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Premier lays out scenarios for COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on April 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald In what Premier Jason Kenney is calling a “probable” scenario, the province of Alberta could hit the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic by mid-May and have as many as 800,000 cases of the disease by the end of the summer with between 400 and 3,100 deaths.Kenney gave these projections in his speech to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with assault after coughing into face of peace officer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assaulting a peace officer after they say he intentionally coughed in the officer’s face. On April 2, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a residence. Police attended a northside home and upon investigation discovered a male was ... Read More »
2 responsesThree-way partnership helping continue student lunch program
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Food Bank is continuing a partnership with My City Care and the Holy Spirit School Division, as they continue a lunch program and evolve it into an in-need supplement plan for students and their families. Following the closure of schools from the COVID-19 pandemic, many students who depended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves short-term funding for vulnerable
By Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comCity council approved just over $3 million in short-term funding to continue vital programs for the City’s most vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis.Council approved the temporary funding framework during Monday’s council meeting to support 15 local organizations and help them maintain services such as transitional and permanent supportive housing with the SASHA and ... Read More »
1 responseCity 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 »
1 responseIn-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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responseCity 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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
2 responsesLiquor 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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