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Galt museum unveils last part of Indigenous trilogy
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2024
The Galt Museum and Archives unveiled Nitsitapiisksakoo: Nitsitapii Landscapes Part 3 on Friday. It is the final part of the trilogy of exhibits which focuses on spiritual and culturally significant sites within traditional Blackfoot Territory. Through this exhibit, Blackfoot and non-Blackfoot can learn about the history and the traditional Blackfoot names of these significant places. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bike lanes appreciated by some
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 10th, 2024
While bicycle lanes have gotten some pushback from local businesses, for others they have made the downtown more accessible. The Boaderline Skate Shop has been around since 1989, but nearly lost their business back in February due to an unseasonally warm winter and construction which closed the road to their shop for three months. Braden ... Read More »
1 responseBRZ awards celebrate downtown business
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
Alexandra Noad –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) hosted their third annual Downtown Awards on Thursday at Festival Square. Downtown BRZ was established in 1987 and is a not-for-profit organization which provides public advocacy on important issues affecting the downtown core. The Downtown Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme heat impacting vegetable crops
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2024
Southern Alberta is home to many farmers. With the recent heat wave, it leads one to wonder how the heat has affected farms and their crops. Paul de Jonge, owner of Broxburn Farms, says they have felt the effects of the extreme heat especially with their strawberry plants. “When temperatures are above 30 degrees and ... Read More »
2 responsesLicencing requirement ensures quality of care in addiction treatment centres
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com One point of controversy in Lethbridge is often the location of residential addiction treatment centres, but how does one come into existence in the first place, and what benefit is there? According to Alberta Health, under the Mental Health Services Protection Act, any organization operating a drug treatment facility in a residential building ... Read More »
1 responseFirst phase of Link Pathway celebrated in Coaldale
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The first phase of the MPE Link Pathway between Coaldale and Lethbridge has been completed. A group of bicyclists riding through a ribbon crossing the path near the trailhead in Coaldale completed a ceremony Thursday featuring speeches from numerous dignitaries representing different levels of government and the St. Mary River Irrigation District. The ... Read More »
1 responseAirshow association ceasing operations
By Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge may have seen its last airshow. The Lethbridge International Airshow Association on Thursday announced its dissolution. A press release from the association said it will cease operations “promptly” and dissolve as soon as possible. Several factors were cited in the decision to call it quits. They include challenges securing ... Read More »
3 responsesMetis singer performing in Lethbridge on Friday
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2024
Kaeley Jade was born in Fort McMurray and moved to Edmonton when she was seven. She started performing when she was nine years old. Spending her entire child and teenage years on stage led her to get a bachelor’s of fine arts degree from the University of Alberta. She is now a full time actor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta reservoir levels dropping
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Water levels in southern Alberta reservoirs are dropping and there is not any substantial rainfall on the horizon. The Oldman reservoir on Tuesday was at 76 per cent of capacity, down from the 85 to 94 per cent that is normal for this time of year. The St. Mary Reservoir is also below ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Lodging Association explains sponsorship rationale
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2024
With the new name of the VisitLethbridge.com arena being announced on Tuesday, it has brought a lot of speculation from residents, especially on social media platforms, with it. One user on a Lethbridge Roast and Toast page on Facebook posted “Roast to the City of Lethbridge-City Hall for not finding a real sponsor and using ... Read More »
1 responseNew reservoir to enlarge potable water capacity in Coaldale
By Cal Braid SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2024
Representatives from the Town of Coaldale gathered on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a new potable water reservoir and pump station. The $13 million project, located on 18 Ave. across from Bos Sod Farms, will more than double the town’s capacity for clean water. The town’s current reservoir has a capacity ... Read More »
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