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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 responseGreen Sleeves important part of advance-care planning, seniors told
By Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com What’s on the outside of a fridge may be just as important as what’s inside. Although a calendar and assorted magnets with pictures of children and grandchildren typically cover many family refrigerators, there’s one other item that should be stuck to the fridge, at least in a senior’s home. It’s ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous exhibit kicks off new season at Fort Whoop-Up
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 7th, 2024
Fort Whoop-Up has officially opened its doors for the summer. Along with the Niitsitapi gallery which opened last summer, there is the travelling exhibit, Lii Buflo, which explores the Metis relationship with the buffalo. The exhibit was created by a committee of Metis community members, in partnership with the Alberta Heritage Foundation of St. Albert. ... Read More »
1 responseFire ban placed on river valley
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has placed a fire ban in the Lethbridge river valley area due to extreme risk of fire, regardless of recent precipitation. Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshall with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, told reporters Thursday that even though everything looks green at the moment thanks to recent precipitation, ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Sport Council launches Volunteer Sport Hub initiative
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Sport Council is looking for a few – or many – good volunteers. Thanks to federal funding, the council has launched a first-of-its kind initiative called the Volunteer Sport Hub. Funding from the Government of Canada Community Services Recovery Fund has enabled the council to launch a website called http://www.sportvolunteerhub.ca which ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous warrior felt duty to fight for freedom
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 7th, 2024
In a time when Indigenous people were seen as less than human and their culture assimilated, many still volunteered to fight for freedom in the Second World War. Due to the Indian Act, these soldiers were denied Canadian citizenship, yet they still served their country with honour. According to the Veteran Affairs Canada website, more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flight from police lands man jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 68-year-old man who fled from police in a stolen pickup truck, quickly realized he wouldn’t get far driving on rims instead of tires. On Feb. 11 of this year police received a call from a homeowner in the Diamond City area who reported he caught someone in his yard who claimed he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veterans honour courage and sacrifice on 80th anniversary of D-Day
By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
Delon Shurtz –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Dave Martin remembers the stories his father told him about the brave men who fought during the Second World War. Dalton Martin was one of those men. In fact, he was among the first wave of Allied troops to storm the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, where nearly ... Read More »
1 responseLSCO hosting annual showcase
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization is hosting their annual Live Well Showcase today and Friday, providing an opportunity for community members to interact with more than 70 vendors offering services and products tailored to older adults. Rob Miyashiro, executive director of LSCO, spoke Wednesday about their 11th annual event and the importance of ... Read More »
1 responseWoman charged with robbery granted bail ahead of trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman charged in relation to a violent assault and robbery earlier in the year, has been granted bail and ordered to stay out of Lethbridge. Kristen Ariel Healy was released from custody this week following a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice, but told to stay away from the city ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown concert series returning to Casa
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge has announced this year’s concert lineup for the Upside Downtown concert series that will take place at Casa throughout the summer at Rotary Square. Steven Foord, manager of engagement for the AAC, talked to media about the series prior to a launch event Wednesday. “We’ve been running ... Read More »
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