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Motion calls on council to repurpose pavilions; potential demolition of historic building on agenda
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Can the old pavilions at the Lethbridge Exhibition be repurposed? Acting mayor Ryan Parker will be asking that question at city council’s next meeting on Tuesday. Parker will be presenting an official business motion that directs administration to explore the feasibility of repurposing those pavilions for recreational opportunities and report back to council ... Read More »
1 responseCity EMS earns high marks for commitment to care
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has attained the Emergency Medical Services Accreditation Certification from Accreditation Canada, highlighting the commitment of excellence in care and organizational performance. Accreditation logistics officer for the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Chris Fahey said part of their contract with Alberta Health Services is to have ... Read More »
1 responseCity artist invited to SCF songwriting competition
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2023
Editor’s note: The artist just received word that he’ll play on the 3rd instead of the 4th so this is an updated version of the story. LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com South Country Fair organizers made Thorsten Nesch’s day on Wednesday. Nesch was invited to perform a song in the SCF songwriting competition at The Slice on June ... Read More »
2 responsesSpotlight to shine on provincial One Act Festival
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2023
Following local theatre group Playgoer’s successful centennial celebration last month, the show goes on with Playgoers partnering with the Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) in hosting this year’s One Act Festival. The one act festival performances will take place at the Yates Memorial Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday matinee performances will be ... Read More »
2 responsesGalt Museum gearing up for summer activities
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather and official summer just around the corner, residents will be looking for fun pastimes to take part with their family and friends, and the Galt Museum and Archives has a variety of activities for people of all ages. Even though there is still plenty of May left, the Galt Museum ... Read More »
2 responsesIndigenous high school grads step into future
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It is a special time when students graduate high school; it is the first step into adulthood with education and a potential for furthering education. These students are the future of society. Forty-nine Indigenous students have graduated this year in the Lethbridge School Division. The numbers of ... Read More »
2 responsesTarget Hunger in need of volunteers to help support city wide food drive
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With inflation getting worse and food prices increasing the hard reality for some families having to face on a daily basis is turning to the food bank for assistance. The Lethbridge food banks are experiencing a shortage of volunteers for the upcoming Target Hunger event. June 10 is the ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge School Division names Nightingale new superintendent
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division has announced the appointment of a new superintendent who has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the education system. Board chair Allison Purcell announced Tuesday that Mike Nightingale has been appointed as superintendent of the Lethbridge School Division. She said the search for a new superintendent ... Read More »
2 responsesVoters have their say at advance polls
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Randy Devine and his wife Candy don’t exactly believe this election comes down to choosing the lesser of all evils. In fact, they are convinced MLA Nathan Neudorf of the United Conservative Party is far and away the best candidate running in the Lethbridge East constituency. “I like that he was voted by ... Read More »
2 responsesTransit added to fee assistance program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced an expansion of its recreation and culture fee assistance program Tuesday to include bus passes for residents facing financial barriers. In last year’s operating budget deliberations, city council made the decision to build off the success of the existing recreation and culture fee assistance program and the temporary ... Read More »
2 responsesTensions rise as UCP and NDP candidates cast advance ballots
By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2023
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Concerns over election ethics were abuzz as all four Lethbridge UCP and NDP candidates cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in the Alberta provincial election. Following a press event at their campaign office, the two NDP candidates, Shannon Phillips and Rob Miyashiro, made ... Read More »
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