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Water drive underway for the unhoused
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 13th, 2024
With the scorching temperatures of above 30 degrees for the upcoming weeks, many organizations throughout the city are banding together to provide water for the unhoused population. The unhoused population is at risk for dehydration and heat-related heath issues. Jennifer Lepko, chief development officer at Streets Alive, says their organization sees several instances of dehydration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fee for service reviews to be addressed in October
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With representatives of Economic Development Lethbridge and Tourism Lethbridge expressing concerns about the need for reviews of their fee-for-service organizations, the Economic and Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday voted to have administration work with them on developing a scoping document, timeline, budget, workload and resources from both needed for ... Read More »
1 responseInterfaith 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!Funding impacts ability to help people with addictions
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
Editor’s note: This is the third and final part of a series looking at the southern Alberta opioid crisis through an Indigenous lens Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Trauma is just one piece in the puzzle of addiction among Indigenous peoples. Historically, Indigenous people have suffered from isolation and racism, which is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton man facing drug charges re-elects for trial in Court of King’s Bench
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge, and who was set to stand trial in Lethbridge court of justice later this year, has changed his mind and will stand trial in Court of King’s Bench, instead. Dehandre Mabior Sayed was set to have a voir dire – a mini trial within ... Read More »
1 responsePreliminary hearing to be set for man accused of luring young girl
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old city man arrested earlier this year for online child sexual exploitation offences against a girl in Winnipeg is preparing to have a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial. The matter for Oscar Cubides Palacio was in Lethbridge court of justice on Thursday, where Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controlled cruise returns to Street Machine Weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Street Machine Weekend will see the return of the classic car controlled cruise along 3 Avenue South tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. after a five-year hiatus. Alex Dewar, president of the Street Wheelers Car Club told the Herald during a phone interview that he is very happy along with the club members ... Read More »
1 responseSPC gives support to Memorial Cup bid
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council has given the financial green light for a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup in Lethbridge. The SPC, which consists of all members of council, accepted a revised motion by councillor Rajko Dodic to support the bid which will cost the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous artist releases third album
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
A Juno Award winning Indigenous artist from Edmonton has released her third studio album which explores her grief process of losing loved ones. Celeigh Cardinal released her album Boundless Possibilities on June 21. The original version of the album was supposed to come out in 2020, however, the pandemic shut everything down. During that time ... Read More »
1 responseLPS reminding residents to obey rules of the road this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Street Machine Weekend is revving its engines once more this weekend, but police are reminding residents to keep the fun legal. While LPS says most people ensure things remain at a reasonable level, “there have been a number of incidents where large crowds have gathered on public and private property and drivers have ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition makes operational changes at Hub
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition has replaced its food and beverage provider, one of several changes made to improve quality of service and economic sustainability of the organization. “We’ve made the decision to move in a different direction with our food and beverage services, with the important goal of shifting this area of our business ... Read More »
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