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Indigenous artists represented in Fort Macleod celebrations
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
The Town of Fort Macleod is celebrating 150 years this weekend. One of the main attractions of the celebration will be the Main Street Stage with several artists performing. John Wort Hannam, a musician who originated from Fort Macleod, was in charge of programming the music. He lined up 10 artists for the two days, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi leadership addressed at SACPA
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2024
After winning the NDP vote by 86 per cent, Naheed Nenshi is the new political leader for the NDP. What lies next for the leader of the Oppositional Party? Duane Bratt, political science professor at Mount Royal University, elaborated on the leadership campaign at Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on Thursday. Bratt says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watermain failure here wouldn’t have same impact as in Calgary
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Could a watermain catastrophe similar to Calgary’s happen in Lethbridge? Not likely. City council on Tuesday in response to an administrative inquiry from Belinda Crowson, heard from Water and Wastewater General Manager Doug Kaupp, that if a single transmission pipe failed, it would only impact two of the six reservoirs ... Read More »
1 responseCity council addresses succession planning
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council is going to be looking at succession planning which includes potential renumeration for members who aren’t re-elected or choose not to run for re-election after their terms end. Council voted unanimously to have City administration bring back to the Governance Standing Policy Committee in July initial reports and policy examples to ... Read More »
3 responsesGalt hosting tours for residential school survivors
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 27th, 2024
The Galt Museum is hosting Nitsitapii tours for residential school survivors and their descendants. The tours are funded by the Anglican Healing Fund as a way of promoting healing through Blackfoot language. Camina Weasel Moccasin, Indigenous curator at the Galt Museum, says the Anglican Healing Fund is working on reconciling the impact the residential schools ... Read More »
1 responseRib Fest ready to heat up again in Lethbridge this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The trucks are rolling back into town with their barbecues lit and ribs smothered in sauce. Rib Fest will be setting up at the Lethbridge Exhibition this weekend with music, movies and of course, delicious ribs on offer for those in attendance. From Dan Berdusco to the Lethbridge Big Band, there are nearly ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused in home invasion and robbery granted bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was arrested in relation to a home invasion and robbery in March, then disappeared before he was picked up by police earlier this month, has been released into the custody of his mother. Cole Randall Martin’s mother will act as surety for her son, who was released on bail ... Read More »
1 responseRetired postal worker reflects on long career
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
Jim Matkin closed the mailbox on his 42-year Canada Post career at the downtown Lethbridge location and officially retired this month. Matkin started out as a part time employee before moving to front counter duties. Matkin was a part-time in his first four years and had to go through a recession. “Interest rates were like ... Read More »
1 responseMan fined for stealing phone while high
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was high on drugs when he stole a cell phone from a girl walking home after school earlier this year, has received a $500 fine. Shortly before 1 p.m, on April 10 the Public Safety Communications Centre received multiple 911 calls from a man who was yelling for help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Research shows benefits of therapeutic riding
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Research shows that therapies such as those offered by the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association have real benefits to people who take part in their programs. Amanda Ervin, Executive Director of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association, recently completed research at the University of Lethbridge that focused on the impact of adapted recreation on wellbeing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lottery winner facing multiple charges can’t afford lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who won $100,000 from a Lotto scratch ticket last year, can’t afford a lawyer this year. Cameron Jordan Hamilton told a judge this week in Lethbridge court of justice he no longer has the money, but Legal Aid won’t help him get a lawyer to assist him on several criminal ... Read More »
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