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Needs assessment suggests racism overt in city
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The final report of an Indigenous womens emergency shelter needs assessment, to be addressed at today’s Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council, paints a dark portrait of the local political structure. The report, to be presented by Gabrielle Weasel Head and submitted by Indigenous Relations Specialist ... Read More »
89 responsesTaxpayers Federation opposes fuel tax hike
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging the provincial government to scrap its planned April 1 fuel tax hike. That increase – on April Fool’s Day – is scheduled for the same day the federal government will be increasing the carbon tax. Lethbridge-based CTF director Kris Sims says in a release that Alberta residents ... Read More »
17 responsesMan sent to jail for breaching probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who several months ago pleaded guilty to five criminal offences, then repeatedly delayed his sentencing, was hoping a judge would allow him to delay his matters even longer. Justice Kristin Ailsby had reached the limit of her patience, however, and sent an emotional Dallas Donald Curtis to jail for three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gala raises awareness about human trafficking
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2024
Local non-profit organization Not4Sale celebrated its opening of an international home for human trafficking survivors with a recent gala. It was on Nov. 20th when Not4Sale opened their doors to a safe home in Mexico for trafficked survivors to receive refuge, counselling and supports. “It was a fundraiser and also a celebration party. The gala ... Read More »
2 responsesParks Canada taking steps to combat spread of disease and invasive species in Waterton
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Parks Canada is taking action to combat the spread of invasive aquatic species and the deadly whirling disease in Waterton Lakes, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. The measures were announced on Tuesday afternoon. Starting April 1, non-motorized watercraft from outside park boundaries will not be permitted to enter water bodies within Waterton Lakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance rates no deterrent to buying an EV – yet
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com While the federal government has mandated all new vehicles to be sold in Canada in 2035 to be zero emissions, not everyone is jumping onto the electric bandwagon. In 2023 roughly nine out of 10 new vehicle buyers were sticking with internal combustion rather than going the plug-in route. In the first nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre Outré celebrating queer culture
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
Theatre Outré for the last decade has brought award-winning shows featuring queer voices to the forefront of the theatre community in this city and beyond. Founded in 2012, the theatre has brought forward its mandate to push the boundaries of sexual and gender norms through challenging productions while making space that tells stories from diverse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ready to host major sporting events
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is heralding six major national and international competitions coming to Alberta which it says will attract 35,000 athletes from 35 different countries. Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow, the province’s Minister of Tourism and Sport, in a media conference on Tuesday said the province was reaffirming its commitment “to supporting and hosting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province funding additional spaces in women’s shelters
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2024
The Alberta government is providing an additional $10 million over four years to increase bed spaces in women’s shelters. The province on Tuesday announced $5 million will be distributed in 2023-24 to women’s shelters throughout 17 different communities across the province to provide additional spaces for women fleeing violence If the provincial budget is passed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous charges net short sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting two peace officers, threatening to burn a third officer, assaulting a restaurant employee with a can and causing a disturbance has resulted in a short jail term for a Lethbridge woman. Cheyanne McGinnis, 31, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to two counts of assaulting a peace officer, two counts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L students chill for charity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 19th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon Business Student Association raised funds for the United Way Lethbridge & South Western Alberta through their annual Chillin’ 4 Charity event Tuesday. The event featured a variety of activities, including a cool swimming pool, an ice bath and a hot tub for participants to enjoy ... Read More »
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