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Man accused in beating senior awaiting resolution of charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 31st, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man accused of brutally assaulting an elderly woman in her home last year is still in jail while he waits for his lawyer to visit him so they can discuss a possible resolution of the charges. During a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court March 6, Lethbridge lawyer Wade Hlady ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-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!LC focused on student success during COVID-19 pandemic
By Jensen, Randy on March 30th, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge College Balancing the health and safety of its entire campus community with the learning needs of its students has been the recent focus for Lethbridge College. As of March 18, all classes were moved to alternate online delivery models to ensure students can remain socially distanced to help stop the spread of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IME raising funds to aid food bank
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Integrated Management Experience (IME) class at the University of Lethbridge is working with Interfaith Food Bank, a local non-profit organization, to help give the most vulnerable people access to food and resources generated from the community. For each academic year, the IME works in collaboration with a local non-profit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen charged in break and enters
By Jensen, Randy on March 30th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge police have charged a 19-year-old woman in connection with a series of break and enters in the downtown area earlier this month. On the evening of March 21, police responded to reports of break and enters at the following locations: – HSBC bank building along the 800 block of 4 Avenue South. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKay sentenced to 90 days on theft charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 30th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Trafficking in stolen goods has netted a 44-year-old man a jail term, even though he won’t spend any more time in custody for the offence. Robert Michael McKay was sentenced to 90 days in jail for selling two camera lenses to a city pawn shop July 9, 2018. The lenses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for supporting new families
By Submitted Article on March 30th, 2020
Christy Martens ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Babies tend to bring lots of joy and excitement when they arrive. It is so much fun to cradle their soft little bodies, and to marvel at their cute little noises and movements. It can be easy to forget that the baby isn’t the only newbie on the scene. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteering during a pandemic
By Submitted Article on March 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE It is in times of urgency and crisis when people see ways they can help through volunteering. Below are some tips on safety and how you can connect with volunteer opportunities during these unprecedented times. Safety: 1) Protect and Monitor Your Health: a. Be sure to follow the guidelines from public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library’s online resources accessible during pandemic
By Sulz, Dave on March 30th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Our doors may be temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but our online resources and streaming services are running and available 24/7. Through our website (lethlib.ca) customers can access, with your library card: – eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and OverDrive; – international newspapers through PressReader; – magazines through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Mill offers comfort food during shutdown
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As Lethbridge works at crushing the spread of COVID-19 by staying isolated at home, a local business is helping curb the lonely feelings with a community favourite comfort food. For the last two weeks, The Movie Mill has been offering the community bags of their popcorn for families to enjoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compassionate companions – new service dog being introduced for Lethbridge Victim Services
By Yoos, Cam on March 30th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com An Alberta non-profit organization has been assisting families throughout Lethbridge over the last few years by providing service dogs in a variety of areas, and they have introduced a new service dog for Lethbridge Victim Services. Dogs With Wings (DWW), based out of Calgary, works around the clock to breed, ... Read More »
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