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Soup Kitchen has overcome challenges over past year
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2025
While the Soup Kitchen faced challenges in the last year, it continues to focus how they have been blessed to be able to continue to serve the vulnerable population in Lethbridge. For the last 40 years, the Soup Kitchen has served three hot meals Monday through Saturday and two meals each Sunday. At their annual ... Read More »
5 responsesKaitlyn’s ready to tackle new role with LSCO
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2025
The new Executive Director of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) is eager to hit the ground running. Kaitlynn Weaver took over the position from Rob Miyashiro on Mar. 10. Miyashiro stepped down from the LSCO at the end of last year after nearly 17 years of service. He’s now focusing on his full-time role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Church uses PIE to make a point
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the McKillop United Church celebrated their second annual PIE march by sharing a slice of pie and an important message at three different locations on Friday, also known as Pi Day (3/14). Meg Fester, affirming community liaison with McKillop United Church, explained that they referred to March 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC recommends LDE finance reporting quarterly
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Monthly reporting on the Lethbridge and District Exhibition finances will be changed to quarterly if city council accepts a recommendation from its Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee. The SPC voted on Thursday to recommend council have City administration provide quarterly reports starting with its June 12 meeting. The SPC consists of the mayor and all members of council. During the meeting in ... Read More »
1 responseSakamoto gets coronation medal from Premier herself
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned numerous accolades during his decades in the music business, and one that the 82-year-old promoter and entrepreneur received in February may be among his most treasured. Sakamoto, who defied doubters by proving he could run a world-class music promotion business based in Lethbridge, was bestowed with a King Charles ... Read More »
2 responsesCCH production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ supporting youth advocacy centre
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Catholic Central High School Drama students are ready to entertain audiences with their latest production, Mamma Mia!, from tonight until March 22 at the Knights of Columbus Eggplant Theatre. The musical, which features the unforgettable hits of ABBA, will transport audiences to a sun-soaked Greek island with a unique set design. The “in-the-round” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildlife Act changes welcomed by Federation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Proposed changes to the Wildlife Act support updated, fair and responsible stewardship of Alberta’s wildlife and landscapes, says the Alberta Wildlife Federation. Alberta’s government is proposing amendments to the Wildlife Act to update regulations and modernize wildlife management practices. The proposed changes aim to improve the effectiveness of wildlife management, enhance hunting and ... Read More »
2 responsesHome, garden and leisure show takes flight
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Home, Garden and Leisure Show opening its doors, vendors were excited to share what they have to offer to those in attendance as the doors opened at the Agri-Food Hub on Thursday afternoon. The HALO Air Ambulance helicopter, on display at the show, offers attendees an opportunity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BILD competition puts students carpentry skills to the test
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com BILD Lethbridge Region has partnered with CAREERS The Next Generation and the Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute for the third annual Who BILDs it Best competition. The competition will see high school students with various carpentry skills build a project in a live action event during the Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City chucks recycling fee in the trash
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s no joke – starting April 1 city residents will no longer pay for curbside recycling on their utility bills. That’s the date the City of Lethbridge officially opts in to the new Extended Producer Responsibility regulation established by the Alberta government. The City’s blue bin program is presently a utility charge on residential ... Read More »
3 responsesWomen’s health shouldn’t be taboo, says doctor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge hosted their second annual International Women’s Day Leadership Conference Wednesday under the theme “Leaders Who Change the Conversation.” Dena McMartin, vice-president research and master of ceremony, said they brought together women from the university and broader community to spend time together, learn from each other, network and celebrate the ... Read More »
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