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Crime situation a continuing problem downtown
By Herald on July 4th, 2024
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series. Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As more officers are hired by the Lethbridge Police Service, some residents still feel as though not enough is being done to solve the problems downtown. According to Statistics Canada, the Crime Severity Index in Lethbridge ... Read More »
19 responsesFunding approved for Galbraith gym expansion
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Galbraith Elementary School will be getting a larger gymnasium, courtesy of city taxpayers. City council unanimously approved a capital investment of $1.2 million for the Lethbridge School Division recently to upsize the gym which will not only benefit Galbraith students but provide more opportunity for community use, as well. A letter was sent ... Read More »
1 responseMotorists reminded school zones remain in effect throughout the summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com While the summer holidays have now officially begun for most Lethbridge students, school zones remain in place for the entire year. Following the passing of a bylaw change last September, school zones and playground zones are now one in the same. As a result, drivers are reminded to keep to the speed limit ... Read More »
2 responsesWeaselhead honoured to be named to Order of Canada
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Former University of Lethbridge chancellor Charles Weaselhead has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Weaselhead served as chancellor for four years from 2019-2023. He says he was honoured to be appointed to the Order of Canada. “It’s quite an honour to be a recipient and chosen for the membership of the Order of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motorcyclist killed in Canada Day collision
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man has died in a motorcycle collision on Canada Day, shortly after 10 p.m. The fatal collision happened on Mayor Magrath Drive at the entrance to the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens parking lot on Monday night. According to a news release from the Lethbridge Police Service, the 28-year-old motorcycle rider was ... Read More »
2 responsesHoly Spirit school division keeping eye on cell phone policy
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Alberta’s minister of education Demetrios Nicolaides announced last month that in the upcoming 2024/2025 school year, the province will be implementing restrictions on personal mobile devices and access to social media in K-12 schools. The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division welcomed the news, but admitted it won’t be much of a stretch beyond the rules ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe looking to identify children who went missing from residential schools
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
The Blood Tribe is asking for assistance from residential school survivors as it embarks on an endeavour to identify children who may have gone missing or died while attending residential school on the reserve as well as at two off-reserve locations. The Blood Tribe says they are collecting information from tribe children who were taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous baseball player steps up to be a leader
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Teamwork, perseverance and respect are values that overlap in Indigenous culture and sports. Brady Hope, first baseman for the Lethbridge Miners of the American Legion baseball team, says with every practice and game he develops a deeper appreciation for all of these values. “I’ve kind of mirrored with the traditions and resilience of my ancestors,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New supportive housing project proposed for city
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Amidst concerns over housing shortages, one proposed bylaw could enable an additional 24 people to live in a residence on the city’s southside. The first reading has made it through city council for a land rezoning bylaw that would enable a property operated by the Streets Alive Family Support Association to change from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown residents frustrated with crime and lack of progress
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a three-part series. Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As alarms are blaring, vehicles are broken into and human feces litter the streets, the situation in downtown Lethbridge is deteriorating, according to some residents. Barry Ewing lives in a condo downtown and says residents are ... Read More »
26 responsesSPC hears update on Team Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Team Lethbridge will again be heading to Edmonton Lethbridge to meet with politicians and government departments for three days. The eighth Team Lethbridge mission will have 19 participating organizations from the community. The last mission in 2022 had 23 organizations. Trevor Lewington, Chief Executive Officer of Economic Development Lethbridge, gave a rundown recently ... Read More »
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