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NDP hopeful Nenshi here today
By Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2024
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Naheed Nenshi is getting his first taste of partisan politics as he runs for the leadership of the Alberta NDP. And today, the former Calgary mayor’s campaign brings him to Lethbridge for a two-hour stop at Essie’s Ballroom in the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge on Scenic Drive South. He will be ... Read More »
6 responsesIndigenous author hopes to inspire readers
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First time author Pearl Long Time Squirrel will be doing a book reading of her new book “Sacred Bird” at Analog Books today. The reading starts at 1 p.m. Long Time Squirrel said the inspiration for her novel came from a family story about an ancestor. “It’s based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province investing millions in EMS system
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta government announced on Thursday $35 million in funding over three years to assist with reducing emergency response times and support EMS workers. “We will outline significant steps our government and partners are taking to enhance the emergency response capabilities and healthcare across Alberta, said Alberta Minister of ... Read More »
2 responsesWater report presented to committee
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Oldman River reservoir is only about 32 per cent of capacity while the level of the St. Mary’s reservoir has increased to about 20 per cent full. These levels are despite recent snow and rainfall. Neither is anything close to normal, Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city ... Read More »
1 responseProbe school pays tribute to the Logan Boulet Effect
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Students and staff at Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary School gathered in the gymnasium on Thursday morning to learn about organ donation, the Logan Boulet Effect and Green Shirt Day. This year for their Green Shirt Day assembly, students in Grade 1 and Grade 2 chose the example of a child ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indecent act caught on video nets man jail and probation
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A man who put on an adult-rated show for a home security camera has been put on probation for a year. Mark Brandon Vielle Spear Chief was also sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to 45 days in custody for committing an indecent act, but his sentence was deemed served ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crime prevention association gives preview of conference
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association offered a preview recently of its annual conference, “Pathways to Safe Communities Wellness and Resilience in times of change” that is happening in Calgary from May 6 to 8. ACCPA hosted a virtual conference with speakers sharing varying topics on various issues relevant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police urge motorists to slow their roll
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Police Services has partnered with #SlowYourRoll to remind motorists about the importance of slowing down and being alert of children playing. #SlowYourRoll was founded by Chris DiPasquale in 2020 to get drivers to slow down, drive safely and be aware of children playing following the tragic death of 10-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SMRID allocates eight inches per acre to district farmers
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
Cal Braid LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The St. Mary Irrigation District held its annual general meeting last week at the Agri-Food Hub in Lethbridge and the water allocation for growers was finalized. The District’s irrigation season is scheduled to begin the second week of May and irrigators in the district have been allocated eight inches ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect in armed robbery hopes to be released on bail
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD One of several masked and armed men who burst into a motel room in a home-invasion-style robbery late last year may ask a judge to release him from custody when he returns to court next week. Marvin Blake Weasel Head of the Blood Reserve made a brief appearance Wednesday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition financial report being presented to SPC this afternoon
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A report will be presented today to the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on the financial situation of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition. Submitted by Manager of Corporate and Strategic Initiatives Graeme Woods and presented by LDE acting CEO Kim Gallucci, the report says 25 new ... Read More »
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