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Funding approved for Galbraith gym expansion
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Galbraith Elementary School will be getting a larger gymnasium, courtesy of city taxpayers. City council unanimously approved a capital investment of $1.2 million for the Lethbridge School Division recently to upsize the gym which will not only benefit Galbraith students but provide more opportunity for community use, as well. A letter was sent ... Read More »
1 responseMotorists reminded school zones remain in effect throughout the summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com While the summer holidays have now officially begun for most Lethbridge students, school zones remain in place for the entire year. Following the passing of a bylaw change last September, school zones and playground zones are now one in the same. As a result, drivers are reminded to keep to the speed limit ... Read More »
2 responsesWeaselhead honoured to be named to Order of Canada
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Former University of Lethbridge chancellor Charles Weaselhead has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Weaselhead served as chancellor for four years from 2019-2023. He says he was honoured to be appointed to the Order of Canada. “It’s quite an honour to be a recipient and chosen for the membership of the Order of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New supportive housing project proposed for city
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Amidst concerns over housing shortages, one proposed bylaw could enable an additional 24 people to live in a residence on the city’s southside. The first reading has made it through city council for a land rezoning bylaw that would enable a property operated by the Streets Alive Family Support Association to change from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit school division keeping eye on cell phone policy
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Alberta’s minister of education Demetrios Nicolaides announced last month that in the upcoming 2024/2025 school year, the province will be implementing restrictions on personal mobile devices and access to social media in K-12 schools. The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division welcomed the news, but admitted it won’t be much of a stretch beyond the rules ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe looking to identify children who went missing from residential schools
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
The Blood Tribe is asking for assistance from residential school survivors as it embarks on an endeavour to identify children who may have gone missing or died while attending residential school on the reserve as well as at two off-reserve locations. The Blood Tribe says they are collecting information from tribe children who were taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous baseball player steps up to be a leader
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Teamwork, perseverance and respect are values that overlap in Indigenous culture and sports. Brady Hope, first baseman for the Lethbridge Miners of the American Legion baseball team, says with every practice and game he develops a deeper appreciation for all of these values. “I’ve kind of mirrored with the traditions and resilience of my ancestors,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown residents frustrated with crime and lack of progress
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Editorâs note: This is the first article in a three-part series. Justin Sibbet –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As alarms are blaring, vehicles are broken into and human feces litter the streets, the situation in downtown Lethbridge is deteriorating, according to some residents. Barry Ewing lives in a condo downtown and says residents are ... Read More »
25 responsesRibfest competition showcases best of barbecue
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Smokers churned out many racks of ribs over the weekend during Ribfest at Exhibition Park. Ribs were not only being handed out as part of meals to attendees but allowed competitors to create the best sauce and rib style in a competition in hopes of hoisting the trophy and adding another banner to the food ... Read More »
1 responseStreets Alive fundraiser takes wing
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Streets Alive Mission hosted a Wing Ding community event on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park to raise awareness about the organization’s programs and provide a sense of community. “Wing Ding is really about community and it is a community event,” said Jennifer Lepko, Streets Alive Mission chief development officer. “Streets Alive Mission is a community-funded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Chamber honours local entrepreneur
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local business owner has been recognized as female entrepreneur of the year by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce after serving the community for almost two decades. Marci Stickel, owner and Chief Executive Officer of LA Chefs, was recognized last week after being nominated a few months back by an unknown source, and ... Read More »
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