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Salvation Army launches annual Toys for Tots Christmas campaign
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 21st, 2024
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and community organizations are reaching out for donations to help underprivileged children and families that require a little bit of holiday support. The Salvation Army has started its annual Toys for Tots initiative. This year, says Zachary Marshall, Community Ministries Officer, “we’re hoping to assist 500 children, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors centres join forces to help elderly at Christmas
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Nord-Bridge Senior Centre have partnered to provide a way for the community to give seniors in need a Christmas gift. Through the “Golden Giving Tree” LSCO and Nord-Bridge Centre will be collecting presents for seniors who are isolated and/or who face financial struggles and have been nominated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe first responders take a ‘Walk in Her Shoes’
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 21st, 2024
Members of the Blood Tribe Police Force and Fire Department strapped on their heels to raise awareness for domestic violence at the 11th annual Kainai Women’s Wellness Shelter Walk in Her Shoes event on a cold Wednesday morning. November is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada, with many organizations bringing awareness to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge West candidates put byelection campaigns in gear
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the byelection for Lethbridge West set to take place on Dec. 18, candidates for the NDP and UCP formally kicked off their campaigns to win their seat at the Alberta legislature as the representative for Lethbridge West. Lethbridge-West NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro and UCP candidate John Middleton-Hope held press ... Read More »
6 responsesCampaign collecting socks to warm those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With temperatures quickly falling many find themselves in need of warm socks and to be able to help those in need the Sock It To ‘Em campaign is once again collecting socks across the city and beyond. Campaign founder Gail Petrie told the Herald Tuesday that even though the campaign started 23 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowsnest coal debate suffers from bullet-point arguments, says retired prof
By George Lee - THE MACLEOD GAZETTE - Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 20th, 2024
The potential resurrection of Crowsnest Pass coal mining should never pit the environment against the economy, said a community member and retired professor in the lead-up to a Nov. 25 vote of electors. Herald Kane said he too often sees economic advantages like corporate investment, high-paying jobs and diversification of the municipal taxbase lined up ... Read More »
3 responsesFriends of Lethbridge Public Library turn the page on bag sale
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2024
Boxes upon boxes of books were on display at the Lethbridge Public Library’s downtown branch for people to fill their bags with at the pre-holiday bag sale that was hosted by the Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library on Saturday. “With the pre-holiday sale, I think a lot of it is getting books for that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown Lethbridge ready for tree lighting
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 20th, 2024
With the snowfall early Tuesday morning, the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone got into the holiday spirit by setting up their 18-foot Christmas tree. The BRZ will be hosting its third annual Christmas tree lighting on Thursday evening at 5 p.m. Along with the tree lighting, there will be cookie decorating for the first 200 kids, ... Read More »
1 responseSCAN closes northside home
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2024
Toyin Obatusin – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A house on Eagle Road on the northside of Lethbridge has been shut down by the Alberta Sheriffs for 90 days due to complaints of drug trafficking that prompted frequent visits from police. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Unit of the Sheriffs obtained a court order against ... Read More »
5 responsesChristmas Tree Festival helps hospital
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary of their Christmas Tree Festival which continues to help fund state of the art equipment for the hospital. Crystal Elliot, CEO of the CRH Foundation, said Monday the annual fundraiser is the event that helps them raise the most money for the foundation ... Read More »
1 responseNew health corridors being launched
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Health Minister Adriana LaGrange on Monday announced the province is moving from five Alberta health zones to seven corridors and Primary Care Alberta has officially became a legal entity. Primary Care Alberta is one four individual health agencies the government previously announced last November would be introduced dedicated to delivery primary, acute and ... Read More »
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