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Woodturners team up with 4-H club on project
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2024
The Chinook Woodturning Guild of Lethbridge and TNT 4-H Multi Club recently began a new partnership to allow for 4-H members to be mentored along through their woodturning projects. Guild members were helping with introductory products such as tops and beads to start on the lathes last weekend at Casa in what will be one ... Read More »
1 responseLandlords market expected in coming year
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2024
Commercial real estate agency Avison Young is anticipating a “landlords’ market” by the end of 2024 from the strong growth in lease rates. “Our market is super active right now in tenants looking to acquire new spaces. And we haven’t seen the inventory available to go with it up until recently where developers are starting ... Read More »
3 responsesMedicine Hat doctor sanctioned by College of Physicians and Surgeons
By SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on April 19th, 2024
A Medicine Hat doctor accused of engaging in oral sex with a mentally disabled man in his care will appeal a professional conduct board ruling against him, while the professional association will appeal for harsher penalties than those that will allow him to continue seeing patients. The College of Physicians and Surgeons announced Thursday the ... Read More »
1 responseCity man caught with prohibited revolver faces jail time
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old Lethbridge man could be sent to a federal penitentiary if a judge accepts a recommendation from the Crown for a prison sentence of up to three-and-a-half-years on weapon charges. Mark Allen Jones also faces a charge of drug possession, for which he could face an additional 30 days in custody. Jones ... Read More »
1 responseWilson Middle School staging ‘Frozen’ for spring musical
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2024
“Frozen Jr.” the musical storms the stage at Wilson Middle School, community members are welcome to join Anna, Elsa, and other favorite characters from Monday through Thursday next week. “I hope that they’re transported. I hope when they come in that they’re not thinking ‘oh my gosh,’ but they’re not still just in a middle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hears about stolen children era
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete, University of Lethbridge associate professor of Sociology and intergenerational survivor of residential schools to speak about what indigenous children endured during the “stolen children era.” Hind Bull-Prete started her presentation Thursday by explaining why she uses the term “stolen children era” instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC hears report about unsightly premises
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge’s Regulatory Services department is proactively taking measures to address properties of concern. That was one message from a report presented Thursday to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council by Regulatory Services manager Duane Ens. The committee consists of councillors Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, John Middleton-Hope and ... Read More »
1 responseSPC votes to recommend encampment strategy
By Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend council approve amendments to the encampment strategy. The request was made in a presentation by general manager of Community Social Development Andrew Malcolm. A report to the SPC says there is no additional ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge man uses excessive force, chokes girlfriend during drunken fight
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was tried and found guilty several months ago of choking his girlfriend, will be able to serve a custodial sentence in the community. Paul Odong received in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday an 18-month conditional sentence, the first half of which he will be under house arrest 24 hours ... Read More »
2 responsesPoliticians weigh in after federal budget tabled
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The federal budget has been tabled and provincial politicians are reacting. In a statement to media on Tuesday afternoon, mayor Blaine Hyggen said it will take time, including discussions with city treasurer Darrell Mathews, to review the full scope of the budget and see its impacts. “As always, city council will continue to ... Read More »
1 responseCurtain closing on Binning ownership of the Movie Mill
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 18th, 2024
A new chapter in the history of the locally owned Movie Mill theatre is set to begin soon. Movie Mill owner Leonard Binning said Wednesday new ownership will take over the theatre within the next week. “We’re so appreciative of the community. The Movie Mill has been about community and the community has been very ... Read More »
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