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Whoop-Up Days returning this year with paid admission
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced Wednesday some changes and new features for Whoop-Up Days 2024 taking place Aug. 20 to Aug. 24 at the AgriFood Hub and Trade Centre. One of the changes announced was the return of a paid admission of $10 in advance and $15 at the ... Read More »
1 responseWoman jailed for robbing man at downtown library
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old woman who injured a man during a violent robbery last year has been sent to jail for six months, narrowly avoiding a considerably longer sentence. Cherish Summer Scott pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of robbery and being unlawfully in a house, for which the Crown recommended ... Read More »
1 responseSymphony celebrates longtime concertmaster on 50 years with orchestra
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra celebrated one of its members who reached a special milestone during their final concert of the season this week at Southminster United Church. Concertmaster and principal first violin Norbert Boehm marked 50 years with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra while playing the Series VI – Mozart’s Grand Mass, with the ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2024
Lethbridge School Division along other community organizations hosted the inaugural Alberta E-sports Championship for students from across the province ages 12-18 at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre over the weekend. “It’s taking gaming to a next level,” said Allison Purcell, LSD board chair. “It really is about taking kids that might be playing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC recommends support for curling club’s Scotties bid
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Tuesday swept aside concerns by the City’s chief financial officer and treasurer and voted 7-1 to recommend council support a bid by the Lethbridge Curling Club to host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts here. Councillor Jeff Carlson was absent. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHA asked to provide more info on housing project to City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to recommend that council have City administration ask the Lethbridge Housing Authority to provide additional information regarding the budget, specific budget pressures and other project information for a new supportive housing project by the end of July. The ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2024
Between 50 and 70 millimetres of rain was forecast to fall on Lethbridge during a spring storm that began late Monday night and continued through Tuesday. Rain is expected to start tapering off today with a maximum of 10 mm forecast. The weather yesterday may have felt even more severe thanks to northwest winds of ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2024
Bikers revved their throttles for the annual Southern Alberta Bikers’ Teddy Bear Parade and Motorcycle Awareness Ride in support of the Child Life Services at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday. More than 100 motorbikes were ridden from Honkers Pub on the city’s northside to Chinook Regional Hospital carrying toys and teddies on board which filled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews focusing on potholes along city streets
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to potholes, Lethbridge motorists have little patience and they want them repaired yesterday, especially if the potholes are on their streets. But with more than 900 calls to repair potholes expected this year, don’t expect City crews to fill the hole in front of your house any time soon. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s Homes stands up for mental health
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Carrie Dahl says people dealing with mental health challenges are some of the strongest people she knows. They’re expected to live life with the same expectations of society while having a battle in their own brain, which “takes a lot of strength, especially in young people,” Dahl said Monday. Dahl, Fund Development and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sex charges in human trafficking case withdrawn
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Several sex-related charges against a Lethbridge man were withdrawn Monday after he agreed to sign a common law peace bond. During a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice, Fadi Chtewi consented to enter into the 12-month peace bond and acknowledge that without it, there is a risk that he would breach the ... Read More »
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