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Weather ready to make a U-turn from frigid to downright balmy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tired of winter yet? Well, you won’t have to wait long for the weather to take a 180-degree turn. After a late start, winter will take a break in coming days as southern Alberta emerges from the deep freeze to temperatures that will be downright balmy. The extreme cold that had Lethbridge experiencing ... Read More »
1 responseCriminal Justice research projects offer students real-life experience
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Many Lethbridge Polytechnic programs offer real-life experiences to prepare students for the work force. In the Bachelor of Criminal Justice program students are engaged in a research project working alongside mentors in the field. Zane Johnson, a fourth year Criminal Justice student, has been working on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carmangay farmer recognized for soil conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Carmangay farmer is being honoured by the Farming Smarter organization for his soil conservation efforts. Kevin Auch will receive the Orville Yanke Award last week at the Farming Smarter conference and trade show at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Farming Smarter says the award is “a full-circle moment for this soil conservationist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!60th anniversary of Maple Leaf marked with pride on Flag Day
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 18th, 2025
Several members of the Legion along with other community members gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag. On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf flag was inaugurated in a public ceremony and flew for the first time, after years of collaboration to create a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Day events a celebration of play for young and old alike
By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Day is a holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February and many families celebrated by play-based learning at both the University of Lethbridge and the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. The university had many activities where kids could learn about bugs while enjoying games and release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey seeks feedback on snow routes and windrow programs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking residents for feedback on snow routes and the windrow assistance programs through a survey that is now live until Mar. 23 at midnight. Juliane Ruck, transportation operations manager with the City of Lethbridge spoke to reporters on Friday morning and said feedback is very important, as it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold weather can put freeze on electric vehicles
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just like it can sap the energy of humans, cold weather impacts electric vehicles. Depending upon the EV model, freezing temperatures can cut range by as much as 40 per cent. For cold weather climates, this can be problematic for drivers who regularly traverse long distances. And while charging systems are growing, anxiety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says allegations in AHS lawsuit could constitute major scandal
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2025
Former chief executive officer of AHS, Athana Mentzelopoulos, has filed a $1.7-million lawsuit against the minister of health for wrongful dismissal after she was fired last month. Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP party, says he has seen the filed claims in the lawsuit and he says it explains and expands on the allegations. ... Read More »
11 responsesCity looking ahead to warmer weather’s need for seasonal workers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is hiring seasonal workers for multiple positions during the spring and summer months to join their public operations team. Shannon Brezina, Talent Development Partner with the city, told reporters Friday that they are looking to hire approximately 60 new positions including labourers in parks and cemeteries, transportation operations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shindara making her mark on Black History Month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Grade 10 student at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute is looking to leave a solid footprint and hopefully a legacy, by creating awareness of the many contributions done by Black-Canadians across Canada and worldwide during Black History Month. Shindara Kayode-Olayemi recently spoke about her desire to show high school students what Black History Month ... Read More »
2 responsesMemorial March calls for end to gender-based violence
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter About a dozen people braved the bone chilling temperatures on Friday and gathered at city hall for a march to honour and bring awareness to missing and murdered women, girls, Two Spirit, and LGBTQIA people of Canada. The Women’s Memorial March is held every Valentine’s Day and ... Read More »
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