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Local theatre facing dark times with COVID-19
By Beeber, Al on March 24th, 2020
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With its upcoming production now postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis, Theatre OutrŽ is worried about the future of the performing arts. Originally planned to run at Didi’s Playhaus downtown, “The Sissy Duckling” is on hiatus until further notice. However, cast will still be staging rehearsals of the show, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A war prisoner’s story
By Submitted Article on March 24th, 2020
By Benjamin Weistra Lethbridge’s internment camp was one of 24 in Canada during the First World War. Of the four located in Alberta, Lethbridge remained open the longest at 769 days. It closed on Nov. 7, 1916 due to an increased number of escapes relating to its close proximity to the neutral American border, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City considers increasing line of credit
By Jensen, Randy on March 24th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is getting set to potentially approve a motion which will increase the City’s existing credit line from its current level of $10 million to $60 million to help create a financial buffer against the COVID-19 crisis. “We still need to maintain the operations of the City,” explained Mayor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge International Air Show cancelled for 2020
By Jensen, Randy on March 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to growing uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the board of directors of the Lethbridge International Air Show Association have voted to cancel planning for the 2020 air show. Alberta Air Fest was slated for Heritage Day Long Weekend following a two-year hiatus to restructure and plan a larger, all new event for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learning moves out of the classroom
By Sulz, Dave on March 24th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS Staff across Palliser Regional Schools are busy sharing and preparing for the continued education of the division’s students outside of the usual classroom. As a result of the new realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional, in-class learning isn’t a possibility. Staff at all Palliser schools are working on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man jailed for assaulting girlfriend
By Shurtz, Delon on March 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man who repeatedly beat his former girlfriend has been sent to jail for several months. Jordan James Dempster of no fixed address was sentenced to nine months in jail after pleading guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L cancels in-person convocation
By Jensen, Randy on March 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD 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 – on Monday officially cancelling the in-person convocation ceremonies scheduled for May 28 and 29. In-person convocation traditionally includes four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatal crash suspect facing new charges
By Shurtz, Delon on March 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is facing charges in connection with a fatal car collision last year has been arrested following an assault at a city liquor store. Wesley Brian Phillips was arrested Friday after police responded to a disturbance at the Liquor Depot in the 500 block of University Drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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 »
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