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City’s patio and parklet program returns for season
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Patio season has returned and with it the City of Lethbridge’s annual outdoor patio and parklet program for local businesses to be able to expand their seating opportunities to the great outdoors. The program was first introduced in 2018 for businesses to apply for a variety of different patio sets, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library report among SPC presentations today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two presentations and a submission are on the agenda for today’s meeting of the Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. It consists of councillors Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, John Middleton-Hope and Ryan Parker along with acting mayor Mark Campbell. The first presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New provider rolling out mobility devices in city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in full swing many residents have started to wonder when they will be able to enjoy what Lethbridge has to offer while riding e-scooters and e-bikes once again. Residents who have come to rely on, or simply enjoy, the occasional ride across the city via e-scooter or e-bike can again ... Read More »
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By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com More than 40 organizations in southwestern Alberta will share nearly half a million dollars in grant money, thanks to a local charitable organization. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta doled out just over $437,000 Wednesday during a grant ceremony at its Lethbridge office. And while the largest single grant amount of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tour helps tourism workers share what city has to offer
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge hosted a VIP (Visitor Information Provider) Tour for front line tourism workers on Wednesday to experience local attractions first-hand, to be able to provide information and feedback when asked by visitors what they can do around the city. The attractions included Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Casa, The Southern ... Read More »
3 responsesIndecent act earns man stint behind bars
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Pincher Creek man who pulled down his pants at a local business earlier this month has received a three-month jail sentence. Jensen James Fox, 51, received the sentence Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where he pleaded guilty to charges of committing an indecent act in public, and breach of probation. Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in child sexual assault, porn case set to resolve charges this summer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting a child while in a relationship with the child’s mother is expected to resolve his charges when his matter returns to court this summer. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child, is charged with sexual assault, making child pornography, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council votes on bike lane matter
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
City council on Tuesday voted 8-1 to approve recommendations from the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee on bike lanes. Those recommendations include one directing City administration to return to an SPC next summer with an update on usage of the downtown bike lanes then return again in September of 2026 with a report on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet reducing daily flights from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
WestJet will be reducing the number of flights to and from Lethbridge this fall when it transitions service to WestJet Encore starting in late October. The airline on its website Monday announced that the change will complete WestJet’s capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines. That transition means WestJet will be reducing its daily flights ... Read More »
1 responseCollege staff offer tips for studying
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With diploma and final exams quickly approaching for high school students, two college staff members are sharing some helpful study tips and strategies. Jayne Werry, Learning Cafe academic strategist, said she often encounters students who say they do not actually know how to learn and she has been able to guide them in ... Read More »
1 responseCity council approves 2024 tax bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2024
It’s almost that time of year again in Lethbridge – to check the mailbox to see property tax bills. On Tuesday, city council unanimously gave second and third readings to the 2024 Municipal Property Tax Bylaw. Property tax rates for 2024 have been set by the City and notices will soon be sent to property ... Read More »
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