March 28th, 2024

Local News

Model Railway Club rolling open its doors this weekend

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023

The Southern Alberta Model Railway Club on Saturday and Sunday will be hosting its Spring Open House at Gyro Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the event at 1420-10A Avenue South. Admission is by donation. Simon Apperloo, the club’s superintendent, stated, “we’ll have all three layouts running. “We’ve had to do some realignment of grades. ... Read More »

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Military historian recognized with Belgian national honour

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023

Retired Warrant Officer and military historian Glenn Miller recently was made a Knight Order of the Crown by the Kingdom of Belgium for his work in unveiling Lethbridge’s historical military connections with the Belgian city of Mons. In describing this honour Miller said this week, “it’s a national honour from the Kingdom of Belgium, equivalent ... Read More »

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Crown withdraws drug charges

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was preparing to stand trial on several drug-related offences, is no longer facing criminal charges after the Crown withdrew them Thursday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Serafim Soshalskiy, 26, was facing four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of cannabis ... Read More »

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Accused in big drug bust fires lawyer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, and who failed to gain his release from custody following a bail hearing earlier in the month, has fired his lawyer. Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus was allowed to withdraw as counsel for Patrick Rodney, after he told a judge ... Read More »

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Agriculture in the spotlight at college

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College agriculture programs are in the spotlight this week, led by members of its student-run Aggie Club. Agriculture students, starting on Thursday morning, began sharing their passion for the industry with activities to engage and inform others on campus about the science of agriculture. The events were an opportunity for students to ... Read More »

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Supporters and students chillin’ for United Way

By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023

Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge made a splash Thursday afternoon with the return of its Chillin’ 4 Charity event hosted by the Dhillon Business Student Association (DBSA).  The event was put on pause in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returning after a four-year hiatus. The event focused ... Read More »

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St. Patrick’s re-opening doors for celebration; group pushing to have church opened permanently

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After being closed for more than a decade, St. Patrick’s church will open its doors for a special celebration on Friday after a long process that resulted in the church having to open at least twice a year so far. “What we are doing is following on the decision of the Vatican Signatura ... Read More »

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Curling club bid gets SPC support

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Curling Club didn’t have to hurry hard to score a point with city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee on Thursday. The committee voted unanimously to pass on a request to city council from the curling club to provide $900,000 from the Major Community Event Grant budget to support its ... Read More »

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Heart of the City grants looking for downtown initiatives

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Imagine a downtown filled with people who are not just shopping, but dancing, eating, playing and just having a great time. If you can imagine it, then it can happen, and the City of Lethbridge is looking for people with great imaginations who want to take advantage of a grant program that provides ... Read More »

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Terry Whitehead named new U of L chancellor

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge announced its 15th chancellor Wednesday morning during a ceremony where president Mike Mahon welcomed alumnus Terry Whitehead as chancellor. Mahon said during his welcoming speech that the announcement centred around an individual with strong ties to the university and the broader community. “I am confident he will not only ... Read More »

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Exhibition asking City for millions to demolish pavilions

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition needs more than $4.6 million to proceed with demolition of the three existing old pavilions on site at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. On Wednesday the Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council unanimously passed a motion calling on administration to work with the Exhibition to ... Read More »

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