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A one-legged chicken
By DARRYL SEGUIN Livingstone Range School Division on December 9th, 2020
When you think of the word education, what comes to mind: school buildings, desks, computers, teachers at the white board? Perhaps you remember the band room or shop class. Did you ever smile at the Friday dismissal bell, grateful school was over and you were done learning until Monday? As a child, I may have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canstruction creations benefit local food banks
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on December 9th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the this year’s Canstruction exhibit at Centre Village Mall to close to public viewing earlier than planned in March, but it featured an outstanding collection of entries. The annual event, which benefits local food banks, challenges teams to devise artistic and structurally sound creations built with cans of food. This year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale Blankets for Canada sewing up a storm
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2020
Blankets for Canada gives thanks. It’s a time of thanksgiving! And we at Coaldale Blankets for Canada want to thank all those in our community and around us for all the yarn and squares that have been donated this past year. Also the materials that are sewn into quilts. The smallest balls are welcome. All ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Christmas mail
By AUSTIN FENNELL on December 5th, 2020
Ola, a Norwegian lad, was very proud of his father, who was a postman. In the summer, his route was easy as he walked from farm to farm. In the winter it was much more challenging. Even with the help of Blackie, their horse, he had to use skis. Ola would like to grow up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A telescope for Christmas
By GARY BOYLE The Backyard Astronomer on December 5th, 2020
As we move closer to the most wonderful time of the year, what do you get that budding astronomer? I always suggest, for those who have an interest in the night sky, to begin with a pair of wide-angle binoculars such as 7X35. This translates to seven-power magnification with 35-millimetre objectives lenses located in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looking for season’s hot toy? Beware of scams
By Submitted by the Better Business Bureau on December 4th, 2020
Every holiday season, consumers go shopping for the “must-have” toys on most children’s wish lists. These toys are usually the first to go out of stock in stores, and because they are in such high demand, they can also become expensive and hard to find. This year, many consumers seem to be searching for Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An introduction to the LDS Church
By Part of a series of ongoing contributions from the Lethbridge Interfaith Network on December 4th, 2020
This will be a Christmas like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable suffering worldwide and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. It has also certainly limited our ability as faith-based organizations to congregate and worship and, for Christians, nowhere will this be felt more than at this Christmas season. Like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!False pot promotion hurting people in pain
By W. GIFFORD-JONES, MD, AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on December 3rd, 2020
What’s the worst kind of pain? At the top of the list is debilitating chronic pain that, despite painkillers and other treatments, is unrelenting day after day. Chronic pain gradually destroys the soul. A study of suicide cases between 2003 and 2014 found evidence that as many as 10 per cent of cases involved chronic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three films for the Christmas season
By LEONARD BINNING on December 3rd, 2020
I cannot believe that December is upon us already. Seems these last several months in isolation have flown by. It has been a year I think most of us would like to forget; however, that might be easier said than done. A glimmer of hope is on the horizon with a few vaccine announcements from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAEA seeks support for Christmas dinner
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on December 3rd, 2020
Southern Alberta Ethnic Association will host its 22nd annual Community Christmas Dinner for Charity Dec. 19, and they’re seeking the community’s help in putting it on. Last year more than 400 people attended the dinner. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic will turn the event into a take-out affair from 3-6 p.m., operating out of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gift of Giving aids joint Christmas program
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on December 2nd, 2020
Choosing a Christmas gift for co-workers or business associates is often a difficult task. What will they most appreciate, what is appropriate, professional, yet personal? Interfaith Food Bank has established a program that may address this issue not only for Christmas, but for other special occasions such as birthdays, retirement or special achievements: The Gift ... Read More »
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