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Latter-day Saints planning new temple in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Almost 110 years after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to construct a temple in Cardston, the church has unveiled plans for a second one in southern Alberta. During the closing session of its annual general conference last Sunday in Salt Lake city, church spiritual leader President Russell M. ... Read More »
4 responsesVigilance urged to prevent Dutch Elm Disease in city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just say no to bugs! The ones responsible for Dutch Elm Disease, that is. Three years after the second confirmed case of the disease in Alberta was found in Lethbridge, the threat of devastation remains strong. The disease is caused by a fungus that clogs the water conducting system of elm trees, resulting ... Read More »
1 responseSmith names new UCP candidate for Lethbridge-West
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The West Lethbridge constituency of the UCP has a new candidate to run in the May 29 provincial election. Cheryl Seaborn, a former president of the of the Lethbridge West UCP Constituency Association, was named the party candidate Thursday morning by premier Danielle Smith. The riding lost its first candidate last Thursday when ... Read More »
5 responsesPlaygoers to raise curtain on One Act Play Festival tonight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Playgoers of Lethbridge will host a One Act Play Festival at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre this evening with the winner having the opportunity to attend the provincial festival here next month. Rita Peterson with Playgoers said organizers have staged a one act play festival every year, with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read More »
2 responsesCity looking for support on homeless encampments
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen on Tuesday hand-delivered on behalf of city council and the city a letter to Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, asking for the support of the Alberta Sheriffs to help deal with encampments here this year. The mayor told media in a Zoom meeting ... Read More »
16 responsesCareer Transitions gives students an EPIC day to explore career options
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 12th annual Career Transitions EPIC Day took place at Exhibition Park Wednesday and gave hundreds of Grade 9 and Grade 10 students from across southwestern Alberta an opportunity to ‘Explore Possible Industries and Careers.’ Career Transitions executive director, Judy Stolk-Ingram said students don’t know what they don’t know, and she thinks they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sister donates kidney to save brother’s life
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2023
Siblings are known for the ruckus they cause in their youthful years from play fights to name calling, as parents know all too well. But siblings also form the strongest bonds that last throughout the years, coming together when family is needed and stepping up to the plate when a loved one is in need. ... Read More »
1 responseProposed dog park sites not fetching to residents
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will city dog owners get new places for their four-legged pals to do some off-leash ruff-housing? The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of city council this afternoon will be getting an update about the second phase of public engagement on the subject from Parks and Cemeteries general manager Blair Richter. The committee consists ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta to seek repeal of federal bail bill if changes not made, says public safety minister
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will the federal government tighten bail restrictions to the satisfaction of the provinces and law enforcement agencies? Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services for the Alberta government, is waiting to see. Ellis said on Tuesday after a town hall meeting here that if promised substantive and immediate changes aren’t made ... Read More »
1 responseMayor to request Sheriffs help to deal with encampments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted by a 6-2 motion to seek help from the Alberta Sheriffs to manage homeless encampments here. The motion authorized mayor Blaine Hyggen to write a letter on behalf of council and the City to Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis seeking that assistance on a ... Read More »
15 responsesTheatre Outré ready to celebrate decade of entertainment
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 5th, 2023
Local theatre company Theatre Outré is celebrating a decade of performing in Lethbridge with its 10-year anniversary this month. The Quaint, Quirky and Queer (QQQ) Festival will be celebrating the company’s time here, welcoming old friends and new. Starting Thursday until April 22, Outré will be hosting events across the downtown, including its yearly variety ... Read More »
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