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Flag raised to celebrate Filipino heritage
By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald More than 3,000 members of the Filipino community live in the Lethbridge area and on Monday morning they honoured their heritage with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall. Today, the lights at City Hall will for the first time be illuminated in the national colours of the Philippines for the month ... Read More »
1 responseOutgoing MLA thanked for her service
By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Shannon Phillips’ announcement of her resignation on Monday has prompted reaction from different quarters. Kathleen Ganley, MLA for Calgary Mountain View and a candidate for the provincial NDP leadership, met Phillips back in 2012 and even though Phillips was very busy, she still took the time to show her ... Read More »
4 responsesGood Samaritan helping stray dogs on reserve
By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024
Alexandra Noad LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A Good Samaritan is helping out stray dogs on the Kainai Reserve by providing food and water. With the weather warming up in southern Alberta, J.C., a member of the Kainai reserve, is providing food and water to nine local dogs. J.C. who asked to remain anonymous, says they ... Read More »
1 responseCharges laid in stabbing
By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 34-year-old male in connection with an incident where a 51-year-old male was stabbed in a southside alley. Â On Sunday just before noon, police responded to a report of an injured male in front of a business along the 1100 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Upon arrival, officers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nursing classes stage reunion
By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The St. Michael’s School of Nursing Alumni held a reunion for its nursing grad classes of 1959, 1964 and 1969 on Saturday at Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. The class of 1964 was celebrating its 60th year. “You become a family because we lived together,” said Helen Paulence (Smith), class representative for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHA funding request coming before council
By Lethbridge Herald on June 11th, 2024
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Financial assistance for a supportive housing project being built by the Lethbridge Housing Authority will be addressed this afternoon when city council meets at 12:30 p.m.. An official business motion by councillor Rajko Dodic is calling upon council to provide LHA with $1,050,000 from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital Grant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips stepping down
By Lethbridge Herald on June 10th, 2024
Alexandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD MLA for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips announced Monday she will be stepping down from her role effective July 1 and said her decision came as a result of a number of factors. “They are in brief, a desire to step away from public life in this current capacity and a desire to ... Read More »
8 responsesHistorical Society hosting walking tour
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Historical Society is bringing back one of their walking tours Sunday after a few years absence and will introduce a few more throughout the summer and fall. Belinda Crowson, president of the LHS, told the Herald in a recent interview that after almost five years, they are bringing back one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local filmmaker crafts short on Blackfoot culture
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2024
A southern Alberta woman’s short film about her Blackfoot culture is being broadcast on television. Shawanda Backfat’s film was one of 36 Indigenous-led projects that were produced during the Storyhive Empowered Filmmakers program last year. The program consisted of five days learning from instructor Farhan Umedaly. Backfat says making the film in such a short ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA pays tribute to Van Raay on fifth anniversary in new facility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is paying tribute to the late Cor Van Raay after five years in the new facility, by continuing his legacy of philanthropy through charitable work and helping the community gain access to a healthier lifestyle, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Pamela Haapa-aho, Manager of Philanthropy, told ... Read More »
1 responseAccordion music to fill air at Casa
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Windy City Accordions, a group that has been playing together for over 50 years, will be performing at Casa Sunday to delight their audience with a variety of musical genres. Cynthia Gietz, a member of the WCA, told the Herald Friday that since people associate their instruments with polka and old time ... Read More »
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