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Indigenous high school grads step into future
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It is a special time when students graduate high school; it is the first step into adulthood with education and a potential for furthering education. These students are the future of society. Forty-nine Indigenous students have graduated this year in the Lethbridge School Division. The numbers of ... Read More »
2 responsesTarget Hunger in need of volunteers to help support city wide food drive
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With inflation getting worse and food prices increasing the hard reality for some families having to face on a daily basis is turning to the food bank for assistance. The Lethbridge food banks are experiencing a shortage of volunteers for the upcoming Target Hunger event. June 10 is the ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge School Division names Nightingale new superintendent
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division has announced the appointment of a new superintendent who has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the education system. Board chair Allison Purcell announced Tuesday that Mike Nightingale has been appointed as superintendent of the Lethbridge School Division. She said the search for a new superintendent ... Read More »
2 responsesVoters have their say at advance polls
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Randy Devine and his wife Candy don’t exactly believe this election comes down to choosing the lesser of all evils. In fact, they are convinced MLA Nathan Neudorf of the United Conservative Party is far and away the best candidate running in the Lethbridge East constituency. “I like that he was voted by ... Read More »
2 responsesTransit added to fee assistance program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced an expansion of its recreation and culture fee assistance program Tuesday to include bus passes for residents facing financial barriers. In last year’s operating budget deliberations, city council made the decision to build off the success of the existing recreation and culture fee assistance program and the temporary ... Read More »
2 responsesTensions rise as UCP and NDP candidates cast advance ballots
By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerns over election ethics were abuzz as all four Lethbridge UCP and NDP candidates cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in the Alberta provincial election. Following a press event at their campaign office, the two NDP candidates, Shannon Phillips and Rob Miyashiro, made ... Read More »
4 responsesGalt program teaches about native plant species
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
Children and their caregivers had the opportunity to have a hands-on history discussion about Plants, Seeds and Native Gardens at the Galt Museum on Saturday. Attendees learned the importance about those topics and as well painted a small pot to plant a native species plant seed in to take home. “And today, we’re learning about ... Read More »
2 responsesIncident highlights need for parents to teach children about strangers
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com In June, 2005, an 11-year-old boy was lost in the Utah wilderness for four days. During that time, he stayed on the trail, but when he saw people searching for him he deliberately hid, afraid someone might “steal” him. Fortunately he was eventually found, but, according to the Canada Safety Council, the incident ... Read More »
2 responsesLiberal candidate giving a voice to the middle ground
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Pat Chizek knows she doesn’t have any chance of being elected to represent Lethbridge West in the Alberta legislature when voters go to the polls on May 29. Chizek also doesn’t believe in knocking on doors or knocking down other candidates’ signs which the candidate said in an interview this week is happening. ... Read More »
1 responseSmoke doesn’t deter long weekend campers
By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2023
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The May long weekend arrived and the smoke did not seem to faze people wanting use Park Lake and its campground over the last few days. People were flocking to the beach for a picnic, floating on or taking a dip in the lake and campers filled the sites around the ... Read More »
1 responseAdvance polling stations open Tuesday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Election Day fast approaching, advance voting stations will be available across the city for those who are ready to cast their vote already, who want to avoid crowds or simply for convenience. Advance voting stations will be available from Tuesday to Saturday, with multiple locations across the city. Before May 29, residents ... Read More »
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