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May Economic and Finance SPC rescheduled
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald If you blinked it, you probably missed it. Only one item was on the public agenda Tuesday for Lethbridge city council to discuss, an urgent official business motion calling for the change in date of an upcoming Standing Policy Committee meeting. With three members of council scheduled to be away, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seedy Saturday shines light on gardening
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald A focus on gardening was the topic of discussion during Environment Lethbridge’s annual Seedy Saturday event at the Lethbridge Public Library. “It’s really an opportunity to talk about gardening, talk about local food, this year we’re talking a lot about water and gardening and how to deal with that in your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outdoor show hits the mark
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Anyone from outdoor enthusiasts to hunters and anglers and families alike could immerse themselves in outdoor sports and activities during the Southern Alberta Outdoor Show at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre over the weekend. “It’s very family-friendly and there’s something for everybody in the outdoors,” said Wes David, host and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches water conservation series
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge has launched a weekly series of articles which focus on water conservation and other matters pertaining to the valuable resource, a topic which is extremely timely given the drought situation impacting the province. The first article written by the City below focuses on bathroom conservation: Almost half of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province investing millions to help crime victims deal with justice system
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Alberta government is investing $6.8 million over two years to ensure crime victims have access to the help they need when interacting with the province’s justice system. The government announced late last week that it is investing in supports that are provided by front-line organizations to crime victims. The funding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who helped beat man to death has served most of her sentence
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A 30-year-old Fort Macleod woman who helped beat Lane Tailfeathers to death nearly three years ago has received the same sentence as two men who also participated in the brutal and bloody beating. Miranda Mae Turuk pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to manslaughter, and was sentenced to 1,000 ... Read More »
1 responseLegacy of Vimy Ridge remembered across Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Glenn Miller For The Herald Tuesday marked Vimy Ridge Day and generations of Canadian have come to learn about the great victory of Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. This event was instrumental how our country gained a new sense of identity apart from our British sovereignty. The pride and legacy of Vimy Ridge was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to start cleaning streets
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD It’s that time of the year again where the aftermath of winter gets taken off the roads by street sweepers and residents are reminded to remove their vehicles from the roads. Juliane Ruck, City of Lethbridge Transportation Operations manager said Tuesday they will have three to four sweepers out in residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of l honours late educators
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The University of Lethbridge flag was flown at half mast Monday in honour of Lena Heavy Shields Russell who died March 29 at the age of 90. It was the third time in a week the U of L honoured the passing of a former educator. It paid tribute last week to former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crossings Branch celebrates with grand re-opening
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2024
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald The planners of the Crossings Branch Library expansion on the west side thought of everything. Of course the 2,600-square-foot expansion and enhancement project includes everything one would expect or hope it to have; an expanded children’s area, a new teen area, staff working space, additional public washrooms, new furniture and lots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City woman charged with drug trafficking
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 29-year-old woman with drug offences after she was caught with methamphetamine and fentanyl by an officer conducting a proactive bike patrol downtown. Last Wednesday an officer with the downtown policing unit was on bike patrol near the Civic Centre field in the 500 block of 11 Street South ... Read More »
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