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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
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a three-part series. Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – 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 »
26 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 »
1 responseSPC hears update on Team Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Team Lethbridge will again be heading to Edmonton Lethbridge to meet with politicians and government departments for three days. The eighth Team Lethbridge mission will have 19 participating organizations from the community. The last mission in 2022 had 23 organizations. Trevor Lewington, Chief Executive Officer of Economic Development Lethbridge, gave a rundown recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yates show to pay tribute to King of Pop
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Showtime Australia is bringing an international tribute to the late king of pop Michael Jackson to the Yates Memorial Theatre on Wednesday evening with a full scale production of his greatest hits. Cape Town native Garth Field as Michael Jackson in The Michael HIStory Show said the tribute is bringing back songs like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge senior caught with gun and drugs put on probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 68-year-old pensioner caught with a gun and drugs earlier this year will have a criminal record but won’t have to spend any time in custody. Betty Hanson pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession, careless storage of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing ... Read More »
2 responsesRainy weather doesn’t dampen Canada Day enthusiasm
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com AÂ year ago southern Albertans celebrated Canada Day under sunny skies with sweltering temperatures hitting the mid 30s. Fast forward a year and Canada Day made a literal splash with rain falling from dawn until early afternoon when the skies began clearing. While the moisture would have been welcome a year ... Read More »
1 responseWater levels in region give cause for cautious optimism
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Following the catastrophic flooding near Babb, Montana after a siphon collapse, a certain level of optimism filled the air for irrigators in southern Alberta. However, according to a news release issued on Friday by the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), there has been almost no noticeable impact on reservoirs from the Babb ... Read More »
1 responseEventful weekend culminates in Canada Day fireworks
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Residents will be treated to a busy long weekend, with Canada Day celebrations acting as the cherry on top. Beginning yesterday and carrying through the weekend, events such as Rib Fest, the Mosaic Music Festival and more will keep residents entertained ahead of Canada Day. On the 157th anniversary of our nation, activities ... Read More »
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