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Council votes down OBM on workload review
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted 7-2 in against an official business motion presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel calling for a review of workload, expectations and resources for elected officials. Instead after a lengthy debate, council voted unanimously on a motion arising by deputy mayor Jeff Carlson that the Governance SPC have discussions on ... Read More »
4 responsesDog owner warning others about dangers of foxtail
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A concerned dog owner is sharing her story to warn others about the dangers that foxtail barley poses to pets after her dog required surgery from coming into contact with foxtail at Legacy Park. According to a recent post on the City of Lethbridge website, foxtail barley is a native prairie grass that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing for Coutts mischief convictions set for fall
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing will be held later this fall for three men found guilty earlier in the year of mischief for their participation in the COVID-19 blockade at Coutts in 2022. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard (George) Janzen, whose matters were back in court Monday, are scheduled to return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wide Skies Music Festival returning to downtown
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Wide Skies Music Festival is coming back for its seventh year with a two-night event that promises not only great music but also magnificent views of the city from the roof top of the Park n’ Ride building. Mike Spencer, artistic director of the Geomatic Attic and organizer of the event, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Groundwater monitoring network being established
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A two-year pilot project monitoring groundwater in the Oldman River watershed has begun. The intention of the project is to enhance monitoring of groundwater and gain knowledge of aquifers to promote more water security. The Southwest Alberta Groundwater Project is led by the Oldman Watershed Council and Living Lakes Canada. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downsizing works for South Country Fair
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
The South Country Fair in Fort Macleod played a variety of tunes for attendees under scorching conditions in a new looking format. “As it got bigger, we found that our heart core group that we call us were working too hard and not having any time to hang together and have some fun,” said Maureen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to address motion on workload and expectations
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council today will address an official business motion to be presented by councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel calling for a review of workload, expectations and resourcing for elected officials. Council meets at 12:30 p.m. in chambers at City Hall. Schmidt-Rempel’s motion is asking council to direct city manager to engage an independent third-party review ... Read More »
7 responsesCooling kits being given to the unhoused
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2024
While the extreme heat may be uncomfortable for some, for vulnerable populations it can be deadly. According to weather.com, unhoused populations are 200 times likely to die from heat-associated causes than sheltered people. Among these at risk populations are youth. Wood’s Homes is a non-profit organization in Lethbridge who focuses on working with youth under ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Canada advises to be prepared for wildfire smoke risks
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2024
As wildfire season takes hold across the province and country, Health Canada reminds residents that even if there are no fires in the area, smoke can travel thousands of kilometres and pose a health hazard. Wildfire smoke is a serious air pollutant, said Health Canada regional air quality specialist, Opel Vuzi. “The smoke is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail decision expected for man accused in stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing last month expects to find out today if a judge will release him on bail. A bail hearing was held last week for Christopher David Smith, who is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. At the conclusion of the bail hearing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grupo Latino celebrates Colombian culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Grupo Latino Lethbridge celebrated everything Colombian with traditional food and dances along with Latin rock music in a party-style environment at Galt Gardens on Saturday. The Bandeja Paisa Latin Rock Fest focused not only on the music, but also on a popular Colombian culinary dish of the bandeja paisa, which is a breakfast and lunch ... Read More »
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