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Indigenous program graduation celebrates Blackfoot culture
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 21st, 2024
Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society held their year end celebration and graduation ceremony on Wednesday. What started as a daycare in a basement office in 1996 has grown to help Indigenous children age 19 months to 12 years through their various programing. Jocelyn Davis, CEO of Opokaa’sin, says the primary focus is on Blackfoot culture. “Blackfoot ... Read More »
1 responseFood banks requesting water this summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com As temperatures can scorch well above 30 degrees in Lethbridge, a multi-organization partnership has formed to try and beat the heat. The Interfaith Foodbank and Lethbridge Foodbank have joined forces with nine other local groups, including the City of Lethbridge, to ensure water is available to those in need. Mac Nichol, the executive ... Read More »
1 responseOfficers honoured for efforts to combat impaired driving
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In August 1998, RCMP Cpl. Graeme Cumming was struck and killed by an impaired driver while attending a traffic incident near Coalhurst, ending his life at just 37-years-old. Tragedies like this are remembered by MADD Canada, various police services and countless others who have been affected by ... Read More »
2 responsesGift collection again honours baby Annie’s memory
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com To celebrate what would have only been Annie Olsen’s second birthday, family and friends, along with Lethbridge Family Services, are collecting items for the Angel Tree campaign that are suitable for a two-year-old child. Today would have been little Annie’s second birthday, but on Oct. 6, 2022 she passed away in her sleep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changing of the guard for LFES C Platoon
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services C Platoon welcomed incoming Platoon Chief Todd Walker and recognized outgoing Chief Rob Chollak during a private Change of Guard ceremony Tuesday. Walker, who has been with LFES for 26 years, told the Herald in a recent interview that it is an honour and privilege to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous student earns medal of merit
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2024
A Blackfoot student has received a Medal of Merit along with his masters of music degree at the University of Lethbridge. Sonny-Ray Day Rider completed his masters degree this spring. He says it was surreal receiving the distinguished award. “I was nominated by my committee for my thesis work, and I guess my achievements that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magrath ready for solstice car show
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2024
Magrath will be hosting their annual summer solstice classic car show and shine and parade this Saturday. What started in 2020 as a means to bring some light during the pandemic, has grown into a yearly event. Rosemary Minors says her husband’s love for cars is what inspired the event. “My husband has has always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prayer and smudge lights the way for National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge hosted a Blackfoot prayer and smudge on Wednesday to celebrate ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day. The ceremony was followed by a discussion led by Elder-in-Residence Ninnaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Frances First Charger. First Charger spoke about the values by which Indigenous people try to live, and said before the colonization of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug treatment court celebrates first female grad
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Over the past four years, the drug treatment court in Lethbridge has aimed to help non-violent offenders seek rehabilitation. The program offers offenders an opportunity to avoid jail and instead work with experts to become clean and clear from drugs. Since the program opened in 2020, seven ... Read More »
1 responseCatastrophic flooding in Montana gifts water to Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely from a pipe in the U.S. to the Alberta side of the border. Following the major break at the St. Mary River Siphon near Babb, Montana, on Monday, water that would normally have been diverted to the American portion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LFES float reminder about water safety
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services engaged in a water rescue training exercise Tuesday to sharpen their skills while also taking the opportunity to remind people of how to stay safe when in the Oldman River. Charles Schoening, co-team lead with the Water Rescue team, spoke to media Tuesday and said that even though ... Read More »
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