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Seniors seek $128 million in suit |
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Written by Dave Mabell Lethbridge Herald
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 |
Southern Alberta seniors and family members are looking for their share of an alleged $128-million over-charge by the Alberta government. They’re calling an Edmonton law firm that’s handling a class-action lawsuit, recently approved by the Alberta Court of Appeal. If their case succeeds, they’d be among 14,000 Albertans — or their estates — who see some refund of health-care facility “accommodation” fees authorized by provincial health officials since 2003.
Allan Garber, lead lawyer in the action, says all nursing homes and auxiliary hospitals in the province were allowed to boost their fees by 40 per cent in 2003.
Public notice of the province-wide legal case was posted on the weekend, and he’s already heard from many claimants in all parts of Alberta.
“We had people in the Lethbridge area call us Monday,” and they weren’t the first from southern Alberta.
There are no legal costs for people getting involved in the suit, Garber points out — and little for them to do right now if they’re interested. (His firm, Parlee McLaws LLP of Edmonton and Calgary, would be paid a portion of the settlement if it’s victorious).
People who qualify for inclusion can also opt out, he says, by contacting his office.
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Teaching cuts looming |
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Written by Caroline Zentner Lethbridge Herald
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
As many as 15 teachers could lose their jobs with the Lethbridge public school district next year given the funding provided in the provincial budget.
But that would be a last resort and the district’s trustees and administrators intend to examine all other alternatives first.
“Our challenge as a district will be, at a time when there are a lot of other fiscal pressures, to maintain the staffing levels we have,” said superintendent Barry Litun following Tuesday’s board meeting. “We’re going to re-evaluate all of our expenditures and all of the programs and services we provide.”
Director of Finance Christine Lee told school board trustees the district needs to find $4 million to maintain its operations next year. That leaves trustees with a very difficult decision indeed — either reduce staff or consider a deficit budget. School boards aren’t allowed to run deficit budgets without the approval of Alberta Education.
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Dramatic plans in store downtown |
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Written by Gerald Gauthier, Lethbridge Herald
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Monday, 22 February 2010 |
In what promises to be a major downtown makeover, city council has enthusiastically endorsed a plan to build two major new arts facilities along a one-block plaza just east of Galt Gardens.
The two-phase plan is to begin with a new $12.6-million community arts centre on the eastern portion of the former IGA site by 2012, followed in subsequent years by a neighbouring performing arts centre. The latter would extend westward into the park, resulting in the closure of what is now a section of 7 Street South and creating a downtown arts district.
Local arts community leaders are lauding council’s decision, which was unanimous.
“It’s a visionary decision, I think, that council has taken that will ensure our vibrant arts community continues to grow over the next 50, 60, 70 years,” said Suzanne Lint, executive director of the Allied Arts Council.
“It’s just wonderful,” she said, adding the project will not only bring together various art groups but also will create much greater potential for attracting cultural tourism.
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Challenge yourself during Read Week |
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Written by Sherri Gallant
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Sunday, 21 February 2010 |
Maybe you’re an avid reader, but if you tend to always reach for one familiar genre, the Lethbridge Public Library is eager to help break you out of your comfort zone.
Freedom to Read Week in Canada began Sunday, and folks who are willing to try something new can pick up a scorecard at the library and challenge their own prejudies. If you’ve ever said ‘non-fiction is boring,’ or ‘romance novels are nothing but fluff,’ or maybe ‘science fiction is for geeks,’ then Paige McGeorge has a booklist for you.
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Game On! Olympics going better than planned |
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Written by Canadian Press
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 |
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The 2010 Winter Games will always be tarnished by the fact an athlete died on the very first day. But at the midway point of these Olympics, on the streets, in the rinks and behind the scenes, the feeling is that the Games are going better than planned, if not always according to plan.
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