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Blood Tribe declares local state of emergency over COVID-19
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Blood Tribe Reserve has declared a state of local emergency as it prepares to deal with COVID-19. Chief Roy Fox issued a state of emergency declaration for the Blood Reserve on Monday. He also announced $500,000 to be allocated to supports for Blood Reserve residents that need assistance for food and sanitation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges after taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
By Kalinowski, Tim on March 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Police have charge a 20-year-old male in connection with a knifepoint robbery of a Lethbridge taxi driver. On Sunday just before midnight police responded to a report that a female taxi driver had been robbed. The subequent Lethbridge Police Service investigation determined the driver picked up a male fare from 7-Eleven along Columbia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Mill joins other theatres and closes doors to battle virus spread
By Sulz, Dave on March 18th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com The Movie Mill in Lethbridge has joined the list of Canadian theatres closing their doors as part of precautions against the spread of COVID-19. Leonard Binning, owner of the theatre on Mayor Magrath Drive South, said Monday the theatre would close at the end of the day and remain closed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Note from The Herald publisher
By Jensen, Randy on March 18th, 2020
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic which is touching everyone, The Lethbridge Herald is continuing to do its best to keep you informed of local happenings as well as national and international news in relation to the crisis. We take pride in being the most accurate and reliable source of news and information in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking to identify suspect in road-rage incident
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a vehicle who engaged in a high-speed road rage incident that ended in a rollover collision. On March 10 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police and EMS responded to an injury collision along 5 Avenue North, just east of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions working to help students move forward
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division has provided an update to parents in regards to Sunday’s announcement that classes have been cancelled for students in kindergarten to Grade 12. Since the abrupt stop to public education due to the COVID-19 virus, faculty at the school division have been working with the province to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casinos across province closed including Casino Lethbridge
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As community facilities and organizations across the province are forced to close for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some businesses are taking the proactive step and closing down. Pure Casinos Alberta issued a statement Tuesday morning on how they will be closing their doors to all of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School closures and COVID-19
By Submitted Article on March 18th, 2020
It has been one week since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. A lot has happened since then. The situation is unprecedented and fluid, and we are fortunate to have Alberta’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, guiding the provincial response. In co-operation with Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, Dr. Hinshaw met with Alberta superintendents, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L member in self-isolation
By Jensen, Randy on March 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A University of Lethbridge community member is in self-isolation after the university received unconfirmed reports that the member had been in contact with an invidivual who tested positive for COVID-19. A letter from the university was sent to staff and students on Tuesday. “A member of our campus community has reported to us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L residence remain open for students
By Bobinec, Greg on March 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has issued an updated statement to address all of their facility closures, moved services, alternative delivery and practicum placements to help students have a clearer view of how the final weeks of their semester will look. For students who are living on campus, the university’s residence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman’s charges withdrawn
By Shurtz, Delon on March 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman arrested following a police raid on a city home more than a year ago no longer faces several criminal charges. Susan Lynn Graf, 55, was facing three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, and one count each of drug possession, possession of the proceeds ... Read More »
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