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Indigenous Recovery Camp set for second summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
An addictions recovery camp is aiming to open for the second successive summer in the Lethbridge area. Organizers say the camp helped more than 40 people last year and they are hoping to see even more people turn up this time around. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 35,000 Canadians died from an opioid overdose between ... Read More »
4 responsesNDP promises new family health clinics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
Shannon Phillips, NDP candidate for Lethbridge West, announced outside the Galt Museum Tuesday morning the NDP’s plan to create new health clinics in Lethbridge and around Alberta. “We will establish 40 new family health clinics across Alberta, and at least one of them will be here in Lethbridge. And we will invest in hiring 4,000 ... Read More »
3 responsesNo reason to be rattled but snake season has arrived
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Ah, spring time. The birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and the snakes are rattling. That’s right, its snake season, and rattlesnakes have been out and about for a couple of weeks already. As the temperature continues to rise, Lethbridge residents can expect to see them more often, including in some residential ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil abuzz about supporting bees
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com To bee or not to bee – to steal a phrase from city councillor Mark Campbell. That was the focus of a lengthy debate on an official business motion brought forward by councillor Jeff Carlson at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Carlson’s OBM asked that city council direct administration to apply to have Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responsePawlowski found guilty on charges stemming from Coutts border protest
By Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski has been found guilty of mischief and breaching a release order stemming from his involvement in the protest at the Coutts border last year. “I am satisfied Mr. Pawlowski intended to incite the audience to continue the blockade, intended to incite protesters to commit mischief,” Justice ... Read More »
5 responsesCrisis worker shortage having far-reaching impact
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An AUPE rally in Lethbridge Monday may not have seen the level of participation as past protests, but not because of a lack of support by the union’s members. Union vice-president Darren Graham knew that members would support the rally, but he expected numbers to be down a little, which actually highlights the ... Read More »
1 responseParents’ Union shares concerns over education, school policy
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023
A new Alberta organization visited Lethbridge to advocate parents’ voices for the best approach to education for students Saturday afternoon. The Alberta Parents’ Union set out an open invitation for parents to ask their questions regarding educating kids at the main branch of the Lethbridge Public Library. Jeff Park, executive director of Alberta Parents’ Union, ... Read More »
5 responsesHealthcare support line launched for Indigenous residents
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A support line has been launched to help Indigenous residents in southern Alberta on their healthcare journey. The toll-free Indigenous Support Line, 1-844-944-4744, is staffed by Indigenous Health Link staff who will assist callers in getting culturally appropriate care and support while assisting in navigating the provincial healthcare system. The line is available ... Read More »
1 responseBin-Credible: City unveils names for organics collection trucks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff from Our Lady of the Assumption school had the opportunity Monday to see the first City organics collection truck receive a name, thanks to a Grade 1 student. Lincoln Virginillo’s name suggestion of “The Bin-Credible Hulk” was picked for the truck, which will be soon be seen going through city ... Read More »
1 responseMayors want province to reinstate local EMS dispatch service
By Lethbridge Herald on May 1st, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen is among provincial mayors advocating a return to local dispatch of Emergency Medical Services. The province two years ago transitioned EMS dispatch from Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and mayors want local dispatch returned for “a stable and integrated service.” A ... Read More »
4 responses‘Fresh Start’ coming for clients of Lethbridge Recovery Community
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A couple of weeks short of the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking ceremony, construction of the Lethbridge Recovery Community is now complete. During a media event at the facility on Friday morning, Minister of infrastructure and MLA for Lethbridge East, Nathan Neudorf said the brand new 50-bed facility will begin accepting ... Read More »
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