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SACPA asked to look at bright side of education system
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2024
Providing an optimistic perspective of the education system in Alberta, Lethbridge School Division trustee, Kristina Larkin, spoke to SACPA on Thursday afternoon at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Larkin, who is also the director of community programs at the YMCA of Lethbridge and board co-chair at Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society, says she gets “tired of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College committed to recognizing Black history
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2024
Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, the wonderful success. and past adversities faced by African Americans. Officially launched February 1970, at Kent State University in the United States. Canada didn’t recognize Black History Month until the House of Commons in December of 1995 officially recognized February as Black History Month. Lethbridge College is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School division responds to new transgender policies
By Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge School Division on Thursday issued a statement regarding the possible impact of new Alberta transgender policies. After releasing a video speaking about new transgender policies in the province on Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith addressed the media Thursday which prompted the statement from LSD. Smith started her press conference by ... Read More »
9 responsesPreliminary hearings set in sex-related case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Preliminary inquiries will be held later this year for a 45-year-old man facing numerous sex-related offences in Lethbridge. James Robert Martinac, who is in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre, will have a preliminary inquiry May 23-24 on charges of sexual assault, sexual contact with a child, sexual exploitation, luring a child under ... Read More »
1 responseAccused bank robber closer to preliminary hearing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank on two different days last year, is a step closer to having a preliminary hearing. During a brief appearance Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, Lethbridge lawyer Cara Lebenzon told the judge a pretrial conference has been scheduled for Feb. 22 for the Crown ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas critical of CBC bonus comment
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage Rachael Thomas has issued a swift response after CBC president Catherine Tait said she and other executives deserve a bonus. Tait on Tuesday told the House of Commons heritage committee that incentive pay hasn’t been ruled out for herself and network executives. She ... Read More »
1 responseNew program to prepare tourism industry for demands of travellers
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2024
A new adventure is underway for Tourism Lethbridge. Announcing the launch of a market readiness program in partnership with SouthGrow Regional Initiative and Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, Erin Crane, CEO of Tourism Lethbridge, says they will be subsidizing 15 southern Alberta tourism businesses to take part in a training and accreditation program offered in connection ... Read More »
2 responsesWoman who stabbed men with screwdriver receives jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who stabbed two men – one while he was asleep at the homeless shelter – will have to remain behind bars for a few more weeks. Stacey Leigh Carlson, 33, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to nine months in jail, but she was given credit for the ... Read More »
1 responseWetlands play crucial role in managing drought risk
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2024
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says wetlands are needed in Alberta to help manage the risk of drought. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas recently shared a presentation highlighting actions the Alberta Government would be taking to assist in the expected drought for 2024. The agenda addressed the current water situation, drought risk, and drought management. ... Read More »
1 responseProvince to negotiate with water licence holders
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta will begin negotiations with major water licence holders to strike sharing agreements in the Oldman River, Red Deer River and Bow River basins. The province said in a release on Wednesday that it’s authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations starting today. “If a severe drought occurs, these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ready to take a polar plunge for Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is encouraging community members to brave the cold water of Henderson Lake Saturday and take a plunge with them for the Special Olympics. In preparation for the Polar Plunge, Cst. Braylon Hyggen said on Wednesday police still need some help reaching their goal and he hopes ... Read More »
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