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City report outlines fire season outlook to SPC
By Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Weather conditions aren’t creating a favourable outlook to the southern Alberta fire season, says a report presented Thursday to the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. The committee consists of chair Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, vice-chair Mark Campbell, Acting Mayor Ryan Parker and Nick Paladino. The spring hazard outlook ... Read More »
3 responsesU.S. lifting border restrictions; duty free stores hope business will recover after pandemic challenges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When the Canada-U.S. border closed its doors in March 2020 to all but essential travellers, the Carway Duty Free Store at the border south of Cardston was forced to do the same. Without traffic heading to the U.S. there just wasn’t any business, and the store shut its doors and laid off half ... Read More »
1 responseLPS fundraiser taking bite out of costs for Special Olympians
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Of all the bucket list items anyone has ever had, getting bit by a police dog probably isn’t one of them. But what if you could experience it without worrying about being hurt, or because the dog was after you for committing a crime? Still not convinced? What if it was for a ... Read More »
1 responseCity Organics Processing Facility ready to roll
By Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Your new green bin is about to receive its initial test as the Organics Processing Facility officially opened at the Lethbridge Waste and Recycling Centre on Wednesday. The City will begin collecting the organic waste from the new bins beginning next week. Mayor Blaine Hyggen, along with ... Read More »
2 responsesPostcolonial theme park visits Blackfoot territory
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 10th, 2023
A journey designed to guide visitors down a path of history, culture and reconciliation is coming to Fort Whoop-Up next week. The University of Lethbridge, in collaboration with the Galt Museum, is preparing to offer a truly unique experience for guests of all ages. The event, titled -tzintlán (pronounced seent-LAWN), is being put on by ... Read More »
1 responseHometown Alberta looks to improve community facilities
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s NDP is planning to get rid of the long-time Community Facility Enhancement Program, and replace it with something leader Rachel Notley says is much better. Notley, who spoke to the media Tuesday at the Logan Boulet Arena on the northside, said her party plans to introduce a new funding program called Hometown ... Read More »
1 responseEmergency preparedness recommended as wildfires burn to the north
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com This is Emergency Preparedness Week and the City of Lethbridge is recommending residents be ready in case one happens here. Luke Palmer, the City’s Emergency Planning and Risk Manager said Monday in light of the wildfire situation in the northern part of the province, the timing is right to address preparedness. On Tuesday ... Read More »
1 responseNeudorf says UCP plan aims to make cities safer
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The UCP has announced a plan to make cities safer if the party is re-elected to govern Alberta on May 29. The Safe Streets Action plan was unveiled Tuesday and consists of comprehensive measures aimed at improving safety in Alberta communities and on public transit. The plan would increase monitoring of dangerous offenders ... Read More »
10 responsesEducation and environment themes of Lethbridge-West forum
By Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Even though healthcare and addictions continue to be a point of concern for Lethbridge residents, questions regarding education and the environment emerged during the Public Library’s Lethbridge-West forum. Alberta Liberal candidate Pat Chizek, NDP candidate Shannon Phillips and UCP candidate Cheryl Seaborn took part in the forum Tuesday night and ... Read More »
1 responseCBSA evolving to meet the changing efforts of drug smugglers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The recent seizure of about 30 kilograms of cocaine by Canada Border Services Agency staff at the Coutts crossing is the latest unsuccessful effort by smugglers to import dangerous drugs into Canada. Courts is one of the 30th busiest land entries into Canada and the busiest in Alberta. And CBSA staff are working ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge-East candidates address concerns over healthcare, SCS during library forum
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 9th, 2023
Healthcare continues to be a major point of concern for the citizens of Lethbridge as they directly question the Lethbridge-East candidates. The Lethbridge Public Library hosted an open forum yesterday, with both Rob Miyashiro of the NDP and Nathan Neudorf of the UCP in attendance. The candidates took questions from both a panel of local ... Read More »
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