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Local small bookstore offering diversions from pandemic woes
By Jensen, Randy on March 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With few financial options, and facing increased social pressures to close as the pandemic continues, small business owners in the community are trying to do the best they can to serve customers in the safest way possible. Big John’s Books in downtown Lethbridge is just one example of a small ... Read More »
1 responseRobbery suspect already in jail denied bail
By Shurtz, Delon on March 28th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man serving time in jail for various criminal offences has been denied bail on charges relating to a robbery five months ago. Following a lengthy bail hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Kyle James Young Pine was remanded in custody, despite concerns by Lethbridge lawyer Vince Guinan it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s Homes continues operations during COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on March 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Wood’s Homes’ youth shelter and other services to support families in crisis will be trying as much as possible to be carry on business as usual during the pandemic. “The shelter and all of our other programs are considered essential services,” says Shauna Cohen, program manager for Wood’s Homes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man asks judge to keep him in custody
By Shurtz, Delon on March 28th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Most people can’t wait to get released from custody after they’ve been arrested, but not Abdi Dahir. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Dahir, who appeared by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, made it clear he wanted to remain in custody, and complained if he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One killed in two-vehicle collision on Highway 22
By Jensen, Randy on March 28th, 2020
CROWSNEST PASS One person was killed following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 22 on Thursday. A preliminary investigation by Crowsnest Pass RCMP revealed a car and SUV were heading north on Highway 22. Both vehicles lost control and collided after going into a ditch. The 27-year-old male driver of the car from Calgary was pronounced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ready to enforce public health orders
By Jensen, Randy on March 28th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is preparing to enforce public health orders pertaining to the COVID-19 outbreak for those who refuse to follow provincial and municipal safety protocols. “As mentioned by the premier on Wednesday, he is enhancing police authorities as well as community peace officer authorities to enforce the Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homeless shelter moving into Fritz Sick gymnasium
By Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced Friday it would be temporarily moving the homeless shelter to the Fritz Sick gymnasium to allow for proper social distancing between individuals in the homeless community. “Within our business continuity plans, the Fritz Sick centre has always been our backup facility for the homeless shelter,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You can’t get COVID-19 from your newspaper
By Jensen, Randy on March 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD There have been some concerns whether you can get COVID-19 from your newspaper, which has been deemed an essential service. The answer is no. A story by Stephanie Ip from the Vancouver Province helps put the concern in perspective: We know you’re worried. We’re here to assure our readers that you can’t get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons, other charges released on bail
By Shurtz, Delon on March 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been in custody since he and a 38-year-old Lethbridge woman were arrested earlier this month has been released on bail. Jason Robert Bertram, 46, was released Thursday following a brief bail hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. He was ordered to pay $300 bail, report weekly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Optometrists offering emergency services
By Beeber, Al on March 27th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta College of Optometrists is telling its members to offer only necessary services. An updated email was sent to optometrists earlier this week stating “remember, this pandemic is still not under total control.” The directive states “as of right now, we still direct all optometry offices to only offer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City suspends free waste drop-off program
By Jensen, Randy on March 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In order to limit the number of people visiting the Waste and Recycling Centre (landfill) the City of Lethbridge is suspending the free Saturday drop-off program until further notice. Because of a large number of visitors that come to the Waste and Recycling Centre during this time, the suspension of the free Saturday ... Read More »
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