March 29th, 2024

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Council votes against creating off-leash areas in existing city parks

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

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously closed the gate on creating new off-leash dog parks at existing city parks. But the potential still exists for new off-leash spaces to be created in the future. Council supported a motion put forward by councillor Belinda Crowson – the chair of the Civic Works Standing Policy ... Read More »

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Surgical capacity set to grow at Chinook Regional Hospital

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Infrastructure, Nathan Neudorf announced the expansion of surgical capacity at the Chinook Regional Hospital Tuesday afternoon as part of the Alberta Surgical Initiative Capital Program (ASI). “Construction is starting on the renovation that will modernize and increase the existing surgical procedure capacity right here at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Currently there ... Read More »

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Premier’s visit ’empty handed’ says Phillips, calls out lack of obstetricians here

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Shortly after the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Premier Danielle Smith wrapped up Monday, NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips dished out criticism about the premier’s visit. Phillips said the fact that Smith was not speaking outside of Chinook Regional Hospital about the expansion of cardiac care, was an indication of ... Read More »

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Drug crisis grim reality for city’s downtown

By Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023

Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Once known as a quiet, family oriented community, Lethbridge is quickly becoming better known as the drug and crime capital of Canada. “We still have the highest crime index in the country, based on our population,” says Sgt. Ryan Darroch of the Lethbridge Police Service. Darroch, who gave a presentation ... Read More »

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Rotarians hit the road to deliver emergency vehicles to Mexico

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For seven days and nearly 1,400 kilometres, eight members of Rotary clubs are trekking to Mexico to deliver decommissioned emergency vehicles. The eight are taking turns behind the wheels of four vehicles on the 11th annual Los Amigos Project. The decommissioned vehicles, including a handi-bus, two fire trucks and an ambulance left Lethbridge ... Read More »

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City crews tackling pothole repairs

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They appeared seemingly out of nowhere almost everywhere and have been the focus of numerous complaints from city residents. Yes, we’re talking potholes. This year they may be more noticeable than previous springs due to the numerous freeze-thaw cycles Lethbridge experienced last winter. But with warmer weather and the availability of hot asphalt, ... Read More »

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Remote sensing studies on archeological sites takes flight

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge student working on her PhD in remote sensing related to archaeology has been given the green light to utilize an area within the campus for her studies. Tammi Mills was recently given permission to use a section of grassed area overlooking the coulees in the northeast area of the ... Read More »

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Blood Tribe launches initiatives to combat drug crisis

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Blood Tribe chief and council are taking new actions to address drug trafficking and the opioid crisis. Chief Roy Fox, in a special announcement on the tribe’s YouTube channel on Monday, said more than $1 million is being invested in two new initiatives. They include funding for a police task force and renovations ... Read More »

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Premier outlines vision for economy at chamber talk

By Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch with Premier Danielle Smith Monday where she outlined her government’s vision for a strong and prosperous economy in Alberta, and the role the business community plays in Alberta’s future. During the introductory speech, CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Cyndi Bester ... Read More »

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New director at the helm of the Allied Arts Council

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jana MacKenzie is ready for new challenges as executive director of the Allied Arts Council. MacKenzie stepped into her new role on April 3, taking over from the retired Suzanne Lint. MacKenzie is well familiar with the AAC – she’s handled different roles in the organization since 2006 when she worked in reception ... Read More »

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Hunter holds campaign launch in Coaldale

By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on April 15th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Grant Hunter officially announced his candidacy for re-election as MLA for the United Conservative Party in the Taber-Warner riding. “After eight years as your MLA, I’m putting my name forward once more,” Hunter told supporters at his Campaign Office in Coaldale, Thursday. As part of his campaign launch Hunter addressed supporters in Coaldale, ... Read More »

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