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Spearman disappointed with campaign attack
By Kristine Jean SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on April 8th, 2025
Coaldale residents woke up Sunday morning to several vandalized election signs in town, an act that has left Lethbridge Liberal candidate Chris Spearman disappointed. “There were things (on the signs) that people shouldn’t see when they’re driving their families to church on Sunday,” said Spearman. “We’ve pulled out all the offensive ones – with the ... Read More »
7 responsesPolice using innovative tools to deal with trauma
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service and Wounded Warriors Canada have joined forces to launch an innovative program to reduce the risk of trauma-related injuries experienced by police officers. After seeing a presentation by an Israel group talking about what they do to help their soldiers, as they have been in a state of combat for ... Read More »
1 responseAboriginal Housing project seeking artist for mural
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 8th, 2025
Alexandra Noad LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Aboriginal Housing Society will be opening their Iinii’toyis-Buffalo Lodge multi-unit housing unit and are putting a callout for artists to be part of a mural project. Aboriginal Housing Society provides sustainable housing solutions built on a cultural basis. Melissa Many Fingers, vice chair and treasurer for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors feel the Logan Boulet Effect
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2025
Green Shirt Day lets older people know they can still make valuable contribution as donors Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre recognized Green Shirt Day and the Logan Boulet effect on Monday, by bringing members together to hear about organ donation, have some refreshments and spark conversations. Ashley Kern, program co-ordinator, says Nord-Bridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Role a perfect fit for women of The Watch
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 5th, 2025
Learning more about their community, social connection and personal empowerment have made The Watch a perfect fit for two female volunteers. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) launched the program back in the spring of 2019 to expand social outreach over a wide area of the downtown. Volunteers dressed in matching red shirts or jackets patrol ... Read More »
1 responseTea event brews up fascinating info
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 5th, 2025
Tea enthusiasts had the opportunity to learn about the process of making tea, before the boiling process, at an event at the Galt Museum Thursday evening. Sampath Walgama who has a PhD in agriculture and has worked in the tea industry for 15 years, calls himself a “tea addict.” After immigrating to Canada from his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Tourism Week a good time to look at economic impact
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com National Tourism Week kicks off Monday and Tourism Lethbridge says it is a great time to “zoom out” and look at the big picture of tourism and what it means to Lethbridge. Dominika Wojcik, senior director of communications with Tourism Lethbridge says tourism is not just about visitors, but how it supports the ... Read More »
1 responseLogan Boulet: the heart behind Green Shirt Day
By Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2025
Green Shirt Day has become a national movement, but Logan Boulet’s family wants to remind us who he was Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Seven years ago, the Humboldt Broncos tragedy rocked the nation, but out of tragedy a legacy was born. One that has helped save multiple lives since then, all thanks to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riana has her sights set on Miss Universe
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 4th, 2025
The Miss Universe Canada pageant is much more than skin deep for Riana Maerz. The 23-year old from the Crowsnest Pass has been selected to represent Alberta in the competition this coming August in Windsor, Ontario. Contestants are not only judged on their personal fashion, including an evening gown and a swimsuit, but also upon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta leads the way in container recycling
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Albertans recycle more containers than residents of any other province. Last year, residents of this province returned more than two billion containers including cans and bottles for recycling. That amounts to 85 per cent of all non-refillable beverage containers, higher than the national average of 76 per cent. After losing its recycling king crown to Prince Edward Island, Alberta reigned supreme again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gala to raise funds for local hospice
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The third annual Frosted Flare Art Benefit and Gala this Saturday will help the Guided Journeys Foundation toward its goal of developing the first stand-alone residential hospice and palliative care centre in southern Alberta. Co-founder and past president Kinga Zentner says the organization, established in 2022, continues to raise funds to purchase land ... Read More »
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