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International Peace Pow-wow brings communities together

By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2024

Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Many pow-wow dancers with different styles of regalia convened at the Enmax Centre over the weekend for the annual International Peace Pow-wow and Festival. Attendees experienced the exhilaration of Indigenous performing arts, the always- impressive Grand Entry and different Indigenous products that were available through the market place of 57 vendors. ... Read More »

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Coaldale man given conditional discharge for indecent act

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Coaldale man caught performing an indecent act in public last year has been put on probation and warned not to repeat his offence at risk of going to jail. Clayton Myles Hart pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to a single count of performing an indecent act in the ... Read More »

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Blackfoot princess passing on her crown

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2024

Miss Blackfoot Canada Princess is prepares to pass on the crown and title to her successor. Indigenous girls will compete for the honour and title of Miss Blackfoot Canada Princess along with other titles today during the he International Peace Pow-wow and Festival hosted by Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society. Current Miss Blackfoot Canada 2023-2024 Princess, ... Read More »

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Special Olympics torch run hits the road

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With chilly winds, the final leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run hit the pavement on Friday morning outside of City Hall. The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games open Tuesday in Calgary with athletes arriving there on Sunday. The games run until March 2. Led by Special Olympian David Hall of Calgary, runners ... Read More »

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Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers set for today

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2024

Two local organizations are preparing to take part in the annual “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraiser today. Streets Alive Mission is set to host their walk downtown, while Wood’s Homes is hosting their second annual event at Henderson Lake. Originally the Wood’s Homes event has been staged in Calgary but with the success it ... Read More »

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New program provides barrier-free swimming for females

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council has partnered with Recreation Excellence Lethbridge and Lethbridge Family Services Immigrant Services to create a women and girls only swim program. Community coordinator, Sports for All with Lethbridge Sport Council, Keegan Brantner spoke to the Herald recently and said the program will provide a safe and designated space for women ... Read More »

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Council being asked to fund lawlessness workshop

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion will be presented to Lethbridge city council on Tuesday calling for funding to cover costs of hosting a lawlessness workshop for mid-sized Alberta cities. The motion, to be presented by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope, says an opportunity exists for the workshop on May 2, a day before the Alberta ... Read More »

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Elder tells convention about residential school journey

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The South Western Alberta Teachers Convention concluded Friday by starting the day with keynote speaker Elder Christina Fox sharing her story about her journey in residential school and her healing process thereafter, before teachers took part of multiple seminars and activites throughout the day. In her address, Fox shared parts of her book ... Read More »

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Ag-Expo to debut in new Agri-food Hub

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For decades, Ag-Expo has been an integral element of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. For the first time it will be staged at the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre running from Tuesday throught Thursday this coming week. The history of the event goes back to the earliest days of the Exhibition, a ... Read More »

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Man found guilty of sexually assaulting underage girl

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who had sex with an underage girl while she was passed-out drunk, has been found guilty of sexual assault and will be sentenced later this year. Justice Kristin Ailsby convicted Morgan Joseph Tetreault this week in Lethbridge court of justice, three months after the offender stood trial and testified that ... Read More »

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Events honour victims of the war in Ukraine

By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2024

Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The beginning of February was an unforgettable month for Ukrainians as they were devastated by the Russian-Ukrainian war that is still ongoing.  A Ukraine memorial flag raising was held at City Hall on Friday and a candlelight vigil was also held to remember and honour those who ... Read More »

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