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Galt exhibit examines history of Fort Macleod hotel

By Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives has opened a new exhibit about the history of the American Hotel located in Fort Macleod, showcasing the work of a graduate student from the University of Lethbridge.  Curator Tyler Stewart said this exhibition was developed by Ryley Gelinas, the museum’s guest curator as a ... Read More »

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Students join in kitchen party to learn Métis culture

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff of Our Lady of the Assumption School had the opportunity to learn about a traditional gathering within the Métis culture called a Moochigan Thursday afternoon. Grade 6 homeroom teacher, Jorin Gaudet, who is Métis, said the Moochigan is a kitchen party where people gather to eat, play fiddle music and ... Read More »

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Job fair offers chance to network with employers

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Jobs Canada Fair offered Lethbridge and area residents an opportunity to network with potential employers during their Lethbridge Career Fair Tuesday. Marketing manager with Jobs Canada Fair, Aamir Parack, said 96 people had taken advantage of the fair within the first 40 minutes of their first Lethbridge Career Fair of the year. “In ... Read More »

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Knead to know: workshop introduces people to art of making Easter bread

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2023

Ukrainian chef Alla Panchenko hosted a Ukrainian Easter Bread making workshop on Saturday at the Multicultural Centre. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association-hosted event had Panchenko show attendees how to the make Easter bread, also known as Paska, with participants making their own by the end of the session. “What’s important is silence and the calm ... Read More »

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SACPA hears about one man’s journey to a death by choice

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Before he ended his life on Jan. 4 with a medically assisted death, John Warren reached out to The Herald about a letter he’d written outlining the choices available to Lethbridge residents regarding the disposal of their earthly remains, specifically the option of green burials. He had applied for Medical Assistance in Dying ... Read More »

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CSD report sheds light on local social issues

By Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2023

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report was presented to the Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council Thursday about seeing better community outcomes for the homeless. The report was given by Andrew Malcolm, general manager of the City’s Community Social Development department. It was an update on the present state of CSD and ... Read More »

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Playgoers celebrating century of theatre

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2023

NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the program has changed slightly. As per Playgoers: Taste of the Arts Opening Ceremonies, to be held on Friday, April 21 from 5-5:30pm, will now take place INDOORS (due to weather) at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. As such, there will be a slight change in the order of the program. ... Read More »

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Funding approved for expansion of École La Vérendrye gymnasium

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 20th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of infrastructure and MLA for Lethbridge East, Nathan Neudorf announced the government’s approval for funding of the expansion of the École La Vérendrye’s gymnasium Wednesday morning. Neudorf said this gymnasium project is one of many good news items that came out of Budget 2023. “Alberta’s government is investing $377 million over three ... Read More »

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Medicinal use of cannabis catching on in Lethbridge

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2023

Justin Sibbet Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As society begins to accept marijuana, several cannabis shops in Lethbridge are seeing a rise in medicinal uses for their products. The Canadian government legalized cannabis on Oct. 17, 2018. Since then, the social acceptance of the plant-based drug has become more widespread. Furthermore, many stores are seeing their ... Read More »

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Province expanding renal dialysis program at CRH

By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Infrastructure and MLA for East Lethbridge, Nathan Neudorf announced an investment into the enhancement and expansion of the renal dialysis program at the Chinook Regional Hospital.  During this week’s announcement of the expansion of the surgical capacity at CRH, Neudorf made a second announcement regarding another department of ... Read More »

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Stampeders celebrating 50 years of music

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Their name is synonymous with Calgary but the band didn’t make a name for itself until Toronto beckoned. Rich Dodson remembers band members and crew packing into an old Cadillac limousine with U-Haul trailer in tow and heading across the Prairies to attempt a musical career in Ontario. The original Stampeders – lead ... Read More »

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