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Council asked to fund police body cameras
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2025
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Facing no real choice, the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday voted to recommend that funding be approved to supply the Lethbridge Police Service with provincially mandated body cameras. The Alberta government in early 2023 ordered all police forces in the province to be wearing ... Read More »
3 responsesAirport and City addressing local air service
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Profitability and cost efficiecies are key considerations for airlines, the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council heard on Thursday. Mike Perkins, senior manager of airport affairs for WestJet in Calgary, told the SPC online during a report on Lethbridge air service, that the local market is a ... Read More »
3 responsesEnvironment Lethbridge receives funding from watershed program
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2025
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Environment Lethbridge is a beneficiary of provincial funding announced Friday for 20 new projects aimed at helping to restore and protect watersheds. Only from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program is going to help Lethbridge residents implement long-term strategies to address drought here, according to Kathleen Sheppard, executive director of Environment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province establishes school library plan
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative The Alberta government has announced its plan to ensure all books students access in their school libraries are age appropriate, especially when it comes to sexual content. Several weeks ago, Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education, announced there would be regulations put in place after concerns were raised over highly graphic ... Read More »
10 responsesDowntown project building upon recommendations from study
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Earlier this week the downtown core saw some geotechnical drilling taking place as part of a project to revitalize 5 Street South between 1 Avenue and 6 Avenue. Bryce Dudley, senior project administrator with the City’s transportation department, says that was part of the preliminary design phase. “The project was first ... Read More »
4 responsesStreet Wheelers a roaring testament to car culture
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2025
Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Southern Alberta’s love for their cars runs deep, and Lethbridge’s annual Street Machine Weekend is a roaring testament to that passion. Each summer, the high-octane celebration transforms the city into a hub of horsepower, chrome and community spirit—where classic cars, custom builds, and muscle machines line the streets, drawing ... Read More »
4 responsesPina Colada Day makes a splash
By Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2025
Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative reporter When the words “pina colada” are mentioned, images of tropical beaches, creamy cocktails, and fruity garnishes often come to mind. The drink was also immortalized in the by British-American singer-songwriter Ruport Holmes in his 1979 hit song: “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” and the cocktail is celebrated annually with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to hear report on air service
By Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A report on Lethbridge air service will be made this afternoon to the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council today. The committee, consisting of the mayor and all members of council, will meet at 9 a.m. with a closed session. The report by airport manager Cameron Prince will ... Read More »
4 responsesCOVID vaccine strategy impacts yet to be realized
By Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2025
Alejandra-Pulido Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD After changes to the federal COVID-19 vaccine procurement process were announced earlier this year, and the Alberta government announcing last month that the vaccine will no longer be funded, Alberta Lung has raised the alarm on how that will affect Albertans living with chronic lung diseases like Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and ... Read More »
1 responseCasa exhibit explores Japanese Garden
By Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Gallery at Casa is featuring works from 42 artists who have engaged in a year-long exploration of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, and it expands throughout both floors and all gallery spaces at Casa.  “Nikka Yuko – Re: Turning the Stories”, is a major multidisciplinary exhibition running until Aug. 23, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body cameras focus of SPC funding request
By Lethbridge Herald on July 8th, 2025
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked Thursday to recommend that funding be approved to provide the Lethbridge Police Service with body-worn cameras. The SPC consists of the mayor and all council members. A report, to be submitted by Chief Financial Officer Darrell Mathews ... Read More »
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