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Memorial march honours missing and murdered women
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A small group of Lethbridge residents braved the cold Tuesday and joined others across the country for the Women’s Memorial March to commemorate, honour and bring awareness to missing and murdered women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada. The Women’s Memorial March originated in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 1992, but locally the march ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two high school football players plead not guilty to assault charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of four Lethbridge high school students accused of assaulting a fellow student last fall have pleaded not guilty to their charges. Lethbridge lawyer Steven Osmond and Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus entered pleas Wednesday on behalf of their clients, to charges of sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and unlawful ... Read More »
1 responseAcademics discuss anti-immigrant rhetoric during Prentice Institute webinar
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2024
Welcoming three academics specializing in political sciences, the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy and University of Lethbridge hosted a webinar discussing “the resurgence of anti-immigrant rhetoric and identity politics deployed by far-right actors, movements and governments in everyday spaces across Canada, the US, and Europe.” The presentation, From Local to Global: Immigration, Xenophobia, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New board and executive looking to create a more sustainable future for Exhibition
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2024
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The saga of the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre may finally be nearing a conclusion after months of negotiation. After receiving approval from the Government of Alberta and Lethbridge City Council, the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) has appointed a new board of directors, a move that ... Read More »
1 responseSurvey shows Indigenous people feel discrimination in the workplace
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
A recent survey has found that more than half of Indigenous Canadians who participated say they have experienced discrimination in their current workplace. Canadian not-for-profit charity ComIT.org has released the findings of a survey of 500 self-identified indigenous Canadians to better understand the experiences of Indigenous people working in the IT sector. The responses paint ... Read More »
1 response‘A way to the heart’: College culinary students learning a passion for food
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
In varying cultures preparing meals can be symbolic of the love and care families shows for each other. In fact, “food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate,” suggests author Alan Wolfelt. For this Valentine’s Day, local Lethbridge College chefs and instructor’s are sharing how cooking is love made visible. College culinary art chef ... Read More »
1 responseAuto industry wants action on car thefts
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
With vehicle thefts up 300 per cent since 2015 the Canadian auto industry is calling for action to put the brakes on a growing problem. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, the Canadian Vehicle Manufactures Association, and Canadian Finance and Leasing Association Checklist for Combating Auto Theft met with federal government in Ottawa last week for ... Read More »
1 responseMoney from city drug bust to help fund crime prevention in Alberta
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) will use more than $80,000 in cash from a record-breaking drug bust in Lethbridge in 2022, to help fund community crime prevention projects across the province. According to ALERT’s website, the Alberta Government’s Civil Forfeiture Office brought a court application to forfeit over $80,000 in cash, ... Read More »
2 responsesOrganization makes volunteering easier than ever with online platform
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
Just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Week, Volunteer Lethbridge has launched a revolutionary volunteer platform to connect community and charitable organizations. In efforts to connect volunteers and non-profits, a community-driven platform at opportunities.volunterrlethbridge.com has been created which simplifies the connection between passionate volunteers and charitable organizations. And the timing is perfect, says Amanda ... Read More »
1 responseProfessor addresses Co2 impact on the planet
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
Much has been discovered in the last half-century about the impacts of carbon dioxide (Co2) on the planet and even more has been said about it. It’s a secret to no one that climate change is cause for concern, but while academics, politicians, and activists routinely explain the risks, less attention is given to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heart art spreads love and kindness to community
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students of Children of St. Martha’s School spread love and kindness to the Lethbridge community through hand-made art during their sixth annual ‘Take What You Need’ event Tuesday. Grade 6 teacher Shalyn Amonson said the event encourages members of the community to stop by the bus loop in front of ... Read More »
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