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Blackfoot women had key roles in pre-colonial society
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2024
Before colonialism, Blackfoot women were respected and considered as equal to men. Mary Fox (Mia’nistsitsiiksiinaaki) made a presentation on Blackfoot women last week at Fort Whoop-Up. Fox currently is a professor in the Indigenous Studies department at the University of Lethbridge. In the presentation Fox spoke about how women played significant roles in both domestic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mom reports son for breaching conditions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was released on bail only a few weeks ago, has already breached his release conditions, his mother says. Cole Randall Martin was released on bail following a hearing last month in Lethbridge court of justice, and he was ordered to live with his mother in Rimbey, Alta. However, during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dash a blast for Street Wheelers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2024
Street Machine Weekend included the 100-foot dash on Saturday which allowed attendees to witness drivers not only do burnouts with clouds of smoke, but to see how fast those custom cars and trucks could go down the track at the Exhibition Grandstand. Lethbridge driver Rick Charles was driving in his 15th 100-foot dash. “It’s fantastic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MADD teams up with Blood Tribe police
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada has partnered with the Blood Tribe Police to help bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. According to the MADD Canada website they are a charitable, grassroots organization that is committed to stopping impaired driing and supporting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City using artificial intelligence to limit recyclable contamination
By Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Artificial intelligence (AI) may have to wait to take over the world, but in the meantime, it is being utilized by the City of Lethbridge to make waste streams cleaner and work conditions safer. Lethbridge’s waste and environment teams will be using cameras and AI technology inside ... Read More »
4 responsesUniversity hosts prestigious summer event for high school students
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has become, for the first time, a Shad campus this summer. What does this mean? Shad is “a prestigious non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership among high school students across the country. Each year, Shad brings together some of the brightest young minds from various regions ... Read More »
1 responseCity council won’t be asked to approve housing strategy update
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will not be asked to approve an updated municipal housing strategy. The matter was addressed at Thursday’s meeting of the Economic and Standing Policy Committee of city council which consists of the mayor and all council members. A report submitted by Community Social Development housing solutions co-ordinator Matthew Pitcher outlined the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Event puts spotlight on rescue animals
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
People had a chance to meet adoptable animals and learn how they can support the nine rescue groups that were on hand recently at the Community Animal Services RescueFest. “Rescuefest is an opportunity to provide a spotlight to the local animal rescue organizations operating in southern Alberta,” said Skylar Plourde, Community Animal Services director of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank celebrates 35 years
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman & Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
The Interfaith Food Bank is celebrating 35 years in the community and with it the launch of their “35th anniversary endowment campaign,” with a goal of raising $35,000. Danielle McIntyre, executive director told media Friday that even though it is sad to need an organization like the food bank, they are very happy to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in stabbing seeks release from custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing last month is expected to seek his release from custody when he returns to court next week. The matter for Christopher David Smith was in Lethbridge court of justice Friday, where his lawyer requested an adjournment to allow time for him and his client ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!False reporting case could be resolved without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped, is working with his lawyer to resolve the case without the need for a trial. The matter for Jacob Xander Brown was in Lethbridge court of justice this week, where Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller was granted an adjournment to have ... Read More »
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