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City gives update on encampment strategy
By Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge on Wednesday released an update on its encampment strategy plans. Since the strategy rollout, 156 requests have been received by the 311 contact centre related to encampments. General manager of Community Social Development for the City of Lethbridge, Andrew Malcolm talked to media ... Read More »
3 responsesLethbridge College research farm a growing concern
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s a 385-acre farm just east of Lethbridge that looks like any other farm in the area, at least to the casual observer or anyone who’s not particularly farm savvy. Perhaps the biggest indication that the farm might be a little different, however, is the variety of crops being grown. When it comes ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L completes study for new Parkinson’s disease therapy
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
A press release on website newswire.com says Gb Sciences, Inc., a cannabis- and plant-inspired biopharmaceutical research and development company, has successfully completed a dose response study in rodents at the University of Lethbridge that supports Gb Sciences’ cannabinoid-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease. “The study has established dose ranges and the corresponding times to onset and ... Read More »
1 responseApplications open for agri-food scholarship program
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
The SouthGrow Regional Initiative, in collaboration with MNP LLP, Ridge Utilities and Community Futures Lethbridge Region, has opened applications for the Agri-Food Futures Scholarship Program. This esteemed scholarship program aims to support local youth pursuing a rewarding career in the agri-food industry in southern Alberta. Scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded to three exceptional ... Read More »
1 responseCity council to consider motion to put fencing around Galt Gardens
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: City Hall has just announced this OBM will be removed from Thursday’s agenda and instead will be put on the agenda of the July 25 city council meeting. LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion is being put forward Thursday at the Community Safety Policy Committee of city council to erect a wrought ... Read More »
4 responsesCouncil narrowly approves federal Reaching Home funding for consultant
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Is $200,000 to much to spend on a consultant? Even though the money is from the federal government, city council on Tuesday debated at length the first point of a resolution to spend $400,000 of federal Reaching Home funds. By a narrow 5-4 margin, council voted to approve the hiring of a consultant ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in murder case back in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One day after making an appearance in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, a city man accused of stabbing his wife to death in December was back in court of justice to deal with the same matter. The lower court appearance Tuesday was primarily a matter of housekeeping, however, since the fate of 59-year-old ... Read More »
1 responseCity council approves harmonized speed zones
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge drivers will soon have to watch their speed more carefully more often in school zones. City council unanimously approved on Tuesday a motion calling for the harmonization of school and playground zones in Lethbridge. There was no debate on the motion, the matter which started and ended quickly after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goldfish derby gives invasive species the hook
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge welcomed residents to participate in Goldfish Derby Days at Chinook Lake Park on Saturday. The event not only allowed for attendees to catch goldfish and koi, but it was an educational opportunity on what those types of invasive fish cause in terms of issues in the city’s storm ponds. “Chinook Lake ... Read More »
1 responsePaganism in the spotlight at weekend event
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The annual Pagan Fest, staged in Galt Gardens on Saturday, was a chance for fellow pagans to connect with – and learn from – one another in a safe space. “It’s open to not just pagans, but anybody who’s curious and wants to learn what paganism actually is,” said Becca Stirling, Society of Pagan Fellowship ... Read More »
1 responseFestival celebrates Latino heritage
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The Multicultural Centre was in a festive mood as the facility played host to its annual Latin Fest on Saturday. “Latin Fest is a celebration of Latino culture,” said Anastasia Sereda, Southern Alberta Ethic Association executive director. “It’s a celebration of the similarities that Latino culture shares but then also the differences. And there’s lots ... Read More »
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