March 28th, 2024

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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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Lethbridge College signs on to Buffalo Treaty

By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023

Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge College kicked off its two-day Stone Pipe Days celebrations on campus Wednesday.  The annual celebration recognizes the history and knowledge of Indigenous communities on campus and runs through today. Showcasing Indigenous culture with dancing, singing, and traditional foods, the college also made a splash on Wednesday ... Read More »

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Coutts dangerous driving charge withdrawn

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman charged in connection with the Coutts border blockade and protest last January and February, is no longer facing a criminal trial. Joanne Person was expected to schedule a trial on a single charge of dangerous driving, but the charge was unexpectedly withdrawn last week in Lethbridge provincial court. The ... Read More »

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Lethbridge College hosts second annual wind summit

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2023

Lethbridge College opened the doors of its wind turbine technician lab last week for their second annual Wind Summit. The event was a trade show, hiring fair, and open house for students, industry partners, and the public. Kelly Norgard, an instructor and wind turbine technician spoke on behalf of the college, saying, “we invite industry ... Read More »

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No timelines for tenants affected by watermain break to return

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

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is still working with businesses and residents affected by a recent watermain break across the street from the Lethbridge Hotel. The break forced evacuations of 26 residential properties and six businesses and caused flooding in basements that reached several feet high. Initially the City worked with the Canadian Red ... Read More »

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Housing authority tasked with helping to end homelessness

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2023

When it comes to Lethbridge and the issues that arise here, it is important to stay informed and in the loop. The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown BRZ, and City of Lethbridge are working together to bring monthly education sessions to the public related to safety, security and community issues. Located in Casa’s Community ... Read More »

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Light therapy items among interesting items to borrow from public library

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com For many a library is a place to do research, read, borrow books and even audio or video materials. But the Lethbridge Public Library has a plethora of other interesting things people can borrow. Among them are lights for people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to use as light therapy, which ... Read More »

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Police to hold community conversations with residents

By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service will be hosting a series of Community Conversations to share information with citizens, and answer their questions regarding the respective area of the city.  During the sessions, Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh and members of the LPS executive will share information about the police service, its annual and ... Read More »

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Protective mom gets probation for uttering threats

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An overly protective mother who went too far to keep her son away from his friends, has been placed on probation for the next several months. Amanda Willow Schaaf was handed a suspended sentence and put on probation for six months after she pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to a charge of ... Read More »

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Local police veteran celebrates 99th birthday

By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023

A local police veteran is celebrating a birthday that most folks won’t come within striking distance of: 99. Glen Michelson’s birthday is March 12, and he’s part of an exclusive – if unofficial – club, whose members can be identified by their sheer longevity. One year shy of being an centenarian, he was celebrated on ... Read More »

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Woman charged in Holiday Inn fire hires lawyer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After representing herself in court on four previous occasions, a 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has finally hired a lawyer. Lethbridge lawyer Miranda Hlady went on the record Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where she represented the accused, Kerissa Rikki Plume, who appeared by CCTV ... Read More »

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