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Retired prof launches sequel to hockey book
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Gord Hunter filled 40 chapters of one book in about year. His sequel, featuring more stories written by hockey people with a local connection, has 15 chapters but took almost twice that long to compile. On Monday night, however, retired University of Lethbridge professor Hunter launched the book in front of an attentive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L educating students about violence prevention
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2024
University of Lethbridge is focuses a week on sexual and gender-based violence prevention to educate students about consent. Until Friday, the University of Lethbridge is staging its week of sexual and gender-based violence prevention by offering several interactive activities with the purpose to engage students to an open communication on the topic of sexual consent. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man banned from riding transit buses
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man has been banned from riding city transit buses for a year while he’s on probation for committing numerous offences last year and 2022. At about 10:30 a.m. on June 5, 2023 Richard Paul Paniec entered a bus but told the driver he didn’t have any money. The 70-year-old man refused ... Read More »
4 responsesAdults put their spelling to the test
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2024
Six adult contestants put their spelling skills to the test in front of judges during the inaugural Buzzwords spelling bee on Saturday afternoon. “We have our kids spelling bee every year, so we thought why not give the adults a chance to show their stuff,” said Jonathan Jarvie, an adult services librarian at the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council nixes first reading on land use bylaw amendments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted 6-2 to refer first reading of proposed Phase 1 amendments to Land Use Bylaw 6300 to administration for incorporation into the new proposed land use bylaw. After a lengthy debate Tuesday afternoon, council decided that more debate and discussion is needed on the proposed changes regarding social ... Read More »
1 responseChinook takes on ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2024
The British comedy hit from Mischief Theatre hits the local stage with the Chinook High School drama department proudly presenting “The Play that Goes Wrong.” Chinook High School principal and director, Duane Piper shared what audience can expect. “Whatever they’re expecting, it’s going to be crazier than that. What they can expect to do is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag-Expo kicks off in new venue
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds of exhibitors were ready to showcase their goods once the doors opened to kick off Ag-Expo 2024 at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre Tuesday morning. Senior advisor to the show operations, Dave Fiddler said organizers were really excited to be in the new Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre ... Read More »
2 responsesEdmonton MLA joins NDP leadership race
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com First-time MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse has joined the NDP leadership race. The 49-year-old Calahoo Stonehouse, who represents the riding of Edmonton-Rutherford in the Alberta legislature, announced her candidacy Saturday night in Lethbridge at the International Peace Powwow. Calahoo Stonehouse, who is of Mohawk and Cree descent, is the fourth candidate to enter the ... Read More »
1 responseMan waiting to face trial in drug bust
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man who was committed to stand trial more than a month ago in relation to a record drug bust in the city, is still waiting to set trial dates. The case against Patrick Rodney Jr. was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday where he was to be arraigned and trial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag ceremony honours Ukrainians killed in conflict
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 27th, 2024
A memorial flag raising event at City Hall on Friday honoured Ukrainians who have died in the war with Russia. The event marked the second-year anniversary of the war. “It is so sad moment for me. But at the same time, it is a special day. And I was able to raise the Ukrainian flag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche Canada rates conditions as dangerous as Magrath man killed in Castle area
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An avalanche in the back country area between Carbondale and Castle Mountain Ski Resort, claimed the life of a 46-year-old male Magrath resident on Saturday. RCMP state that on Saturday at 5:52 p.m. the Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek RCMP received a report of an avalanche in the back country between Carbondale and ... Read More »
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