March 29th, 2024

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Lethbridge College receives greenhouse research grant

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023

Lethbridge College has received a grant of over $350,000 to begin research on a three-year initiative to discover high-efficiency greenhouse lighting. The money comes from the Agriculture Funding Consortium, a group that has funded 38 other research projects across Canada with over $11 million spent. Megan Shapka, director of applied research operations at the Centre for ... Read More »

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‘Coffee with a Cop’ session hears seniors concerns

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted “Coffee with a Cop” Thursday in which seniors had the opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and express their concerns to Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. After having breakfast on Thursday morning, Mehdizadeh stood in the middle of the dining room and asked the seniors present to ... Read More »

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Police nab suspect in northside bank robberies

By Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police have charged a 51-year-old man in connection with two armed robberies at the same bank. The incidents occurred on March 17 and April 11 at the CIBC on 13 Street North.  LPS Staff Sgt. Pete Christos with the criminal investigation section spoke to reporters Thursday morning and said ... Read More »

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City opening downtown to outdoor patios

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in the forecast, local businesses are getting ready to serve their customers outdoors by taking advantage of the City of Lethbridge’s patio and parklet program. The program, which supports businesses in expanding outdoor seating opportunities, increasing aesthetic appeal and attracting more customers, was originally piloted in 2018 and gained a ... Read More »

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Empanada festival celebrates a taste of culture

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

The Multicultural Centre celebrated the annual Empanada Festival this past weekend. The Empanada International Festival is a local initiative to celebrate the world’s most famous street food and countries that have their own version of it. Empanada are pockets of dough (typically corn flour) stuffed with sweet or savory fillings and can be baked or ... Read More »

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BILD campaign aims to restore housing affordability

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s reputation for providing affordable homes is being threatened in the wake of dwindling supply, rising construction costs, labour shortages and a rapidly increasing population, says the executive director of BILD Alberta, the voice of the residential construction industry in the province. “Alberta is known for housing affordability and that’s not by accident,” ... Read More »

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UCP under fire for handling Indigenous relations

By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 27th, 2023

The United Conservative Party has come under fire for their alleged mishandling of Indigenous relations during their term in government. During an event hosted by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) in Lethbridge yesterday, two University of Lethbridge professors spoke about several continuing issues in Alberta, including the treatment of the Indigenous population. ... Read More »

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Women riders urging motorcycle awareness

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Women In The Wind – WindSun Riders Chapter Lethbridge is urging residents to be aware of motorcycles on the road now that weather is favourable for riding. The local women riders chapter has ten active members ranging in age from 40 to 70 years old, ready to welcome new members of any ... Read More »

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New Lethbridge shelter operator developing positive relationships

By Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Centre has been in operation for almost four months under the Blood Tribe Department of Health and shelter coordinator Tim Heavyshields says it has been an exciting and successful venture so far.  “We’ve established great partnerships with such stakeholders in the community as the ... Read More »

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Round-up keeps hazardous materials out of landfill

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023

The Enmax Centre parking lot was lined up with cars of people who were thinking about being environmentally friendly by dropping off their household hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-Waste) during the City of Lethbridge’s Toxic and E-waste Round-Up on Saturday. “It’s one of three potential events that are going to be occurring in this ... Read More »

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Brett Kissel to hit the stage in Cardston

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Brett Kissel’s travels have taken him to all parts of Alberta from playing hockey as a kid to performing on stages. And now for the first time, the Canadian country music artist is hitting Cardston. Kissel will be playing Cardston High School on Saturday at 8 p.m. in a show that is taking ... Read More »

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