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Mayor covers priorities in State of the City address
By Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In front of a packed audience Thursday morning, mayor Blaine Hyggen presented his second State of the City address. The event at the Coast Hotel was sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. His wide-ranging presentation focused on a number of topics during a talk that lasted slightly longer than ... Read More »
1 responseTrial ends after judge accepts hearsay evidence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a man charged with viciously beating his ex-girlfriend abruptly concluded this week after the accused’s lawyer told the judge he will not call any evidence and his client will not testify. Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette made the announcement Tuesday in Lethbridge court of Justice, moments after Justice Kristin Ailsby ruled ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation seeking applications for grants
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Is that time of the year for members of the community to apply for the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta’s Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action Grants Programs.  “As we move into a new year, we look forward to seeing the different initiatives that ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips has decision to make on NDP leadership
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Will Shannon Phillips be seeking the leadership of the Alberta New Democratic Party? The Lethbridge West MLA and party finance critic whose focus is on insurance and premiums, says she has a decision to make “PDQ.” Phillips, in a phone interview on Wednesday, said she’s had correspondence of virtually every kind – except ... Read More »
17 responsesCity man makes effort to help the homeless
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
There are many terms that could describe Ken Hakstol. An everyday angel maybe. A Good Samaritan perhaps. Hakstol would reject these descriptors, as accurate as they may be. Hakstol is a Lethbridge resident, a retired teacher, a husband and a father of two. About once a week he spends his own money to purchase flats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Ukrainians ready to celebrate Malanka
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
For most Canadians Jan. 1 marked the start of the new year, but for those following the Julian calendar the holiday celebrations comes a little later. Orthodox or Old New Year’s Eve falls on Jan. 13 and for local Ukrainians marks a celebration centred around dance, food, music, and community. Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council meets the public for informal conversation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The coffee was hot and the doughnuts tempting but there were few takers for either on a cold, snowy Wednesday morning as Mayor Blaine Hyggen and several members of council met members of the public at the Park Place Mall food court for a conversation. The casual event, which was conceived by Deputy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man released from jail after sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former B.C. man who stole a vehicle from a Brooks business and threatened an employee of a Lethbridge business, was sentenced to nearly three months in jail, then promptly released. Kyle Duncan Reid, 30, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to keep roads clean during snow event
By Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is doing what it can to keep residents on the move by continuing to plow snow during the heavy snowfall this week, which is expected to have a total accumulation of approximately 35 centimetres. Snow routes have been activated in response to heavy snow accumulation and ... Read More »
2 responsesSouthminster being affirmed as inclusive to queer community
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Southminster United Church will officially become a 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming congregation on Sunday after a two-year process with Affirm United, The United Church of Canada’s national network for the support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the denomination. Minister of Southminster United Church, Reverend Taylor Croissant spoke to the Herald Monday and said even though ... Read More »
1 responseCold temperatures creating chaos on infrastructure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With multiple buildings across the city dealing with the aftermath of extreme cold temperatures earlier this week, where many had to shut down due to pipes bursting, the Herald reached out to a Civil Engineering Technology instructor at Lethbridge College to find out why. Doug May, who teaches Infrastructure Design among other courses, ... Read More »
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