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Talk examines cultural funeral practices in southern Alberta
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2023
The Galt Museum recently hosted a discussion on the topic of funeral practices. The talk was hosted by Archives intern Avery Raine, who explored the history of funeral practices here in the city and how they have evolved over time. Raine’s talk dissected the cultural practices seen in Lethbridge, while also exploring the “modern” practices ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More charges facing accused shooter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend several days ago, will face several additional charges when she returns to court at the end of the week. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown prosecutor James Rouleau pointed out the information containing Kristina Hatcher’s original charges will be replaced ... Read More »
1 responseBudget a failed attempt to fix affordability problems, says MP Thomas
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Liberal government’s budget on Tuesday has failed Canadians in the opinion of Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas. Thomas, in a telephone interview late Tuesday, said she and her Conservative colleagues will be voting against it but expects Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to be propped up by the Jagmeet Singh and the NDP. ... Read More »
9 responsesPhillips details NDP plan to protect pensions
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2023
Albertans will start to see a ramp up in political campaigns over the next two months, with the provincial general election scheduled to be held on May 29 In Lethbridge candidates have started getting the word out to the public. Lethbridge East will see UCP MLA Nathan Neudorf seeking re-election. He will be facing Rob ... Read More »
3 responsesNon-profits aiming to build united front before election
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 28th, 2023
With a provincial election on May 29, many residents are turning their attention to politics, and more specifically, which party will best represent them in the future. As Albertans browse the catalogue of whose-who in the races, many organizations will be doing the same, looking to see who best fits their needs. Non-profits in the ... Read More »
5 responsesE-scooters back in city for second year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Don’t have your own car but don’t want to wait for a bus? It’s too far to walk but taxis are too expensive? Your friend has a car, but his licence is suspended? Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters isn’t going to help you with this one, but there is another alternative. For the ... Read More »
4 responsesArchers take on challenges at 3D shoot
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2023
Approximately 90 archery shooters from all across Alberta participated in the Southern Alberta Bowhunters Association’s indoor 3D shoot at Exhibition Park on Saturday and Sunday. There were competitive and non-competitive options and shooters did two rounds of 21 targets on Saturday and concluded on Sunday with a round of 28 shots. “Some people like the ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Francis ready to raise the curtain on a High School Musical
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at St. Francis Junior High School are getting ready to welcome members of the community to their school to enjoy their latest production of “High School Musical.” Musical director, Dino Caputo said the school does a musical annually and this is the first time they have ever repeated one – ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil approves amendments to taxi rates and regulations
By Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has opened the door for city taxi companies to be more competitive with each other. By a 7-1 vote council last week supported a motion to amend Bylaw 5658. This bylaw calls for removal of regulated fares and charges for operation of taxi operators as well as ... Read More »
2 responsesWoman gets probation for threatening to kill boyfriend
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has been placed on probation for threatening to kill her boyfriend a month earlier. At about 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 22 a man called police and said his girlfriend, Kerissa Rikki Plume, threatened to cut off his genitals, as ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous Recovery Coaching Program staging culture camp
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 25th, 2023
The Indigenous Recovery Coaching Program (IRC) is putting together an in-house culture camp, looking to help provide cultural and community education towards the recovery process. From March 28 to 30, the IRC will be offering seminars focusing on the Siksikaitsitapi, Blackfoot Confederacy, and the recovery process. Seminars will include talks from Elders as well as ... Read More »
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