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MP Thomas critical of CBC bonus comment
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage Rachael Thomas has issued a swift response after CBC president Catherine Tait said she and other executives deserve a bonus. Tait on Tuesday told the House of Commons heritage committee that incentive pay hasn’t been ruled out for herself and network executives. She ... Read More »
1 responseProvince to negotiate with water licence holders
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta will begin negotiations with major water licence holders to strike sharing agreements in the Oldman River, Red Deer River and Bow River basins. The province said in a release on Wednesday that it’s authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations starting today. “If a severe drought occurs, these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police ready to take a polar plunge for Special Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is encouraging community members to brave the cold water of Henderson Lake Saturday and take a plunge with them for the Special Olympics. In preparation for the Polar Plunge, Cst. Braylon Hyggen said on Wednesday police still need some help reaching their goal and he hopes ... Read More »
1 responseCollege, U of L honouring Black History Month
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Both post-secondary education institutions in Lethbridge will be honouring Black History Month. Lethbridge College is set to kick-off a month full of activities and learning opportunities that will highlight the diversity of the Black community on campus and honour the history and achievements of Black Canadians. Black History Month events begin at 10 a.m. Thursday ... Read More »
3 responsesInitiative launched to boost region’s tourism industry
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Tourism Lethbridge, in collaboration with SouthGrow Regional Initiative and the Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, has launched an innovative national tourism initiative aimed at bolstering the tourism industry in Southern Alberta. “The Sustainable Journeys Prairies to Pacific Corridor” initiative is made possible in part to federal funding through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to hear report on below average water levels
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Without significant precipitation spring water levels are expected to be dire.” That’s the message contained in a PowerPoint presentation the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will see at its meeting Thursday. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall in council chambers. Director of Infrastructure Services Joel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Public Library Mini Bee spells fun for students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
Nearly 30 students in Grades 1-3 put their spelling skills to the test Saturday at the Lethbridge Public Library Spelling Bee’s Mini Bee competition. It’s the first time the Mini Bee has been held since 2017, said Bonnie Mikalson-Andron, the library’s manager of children’s services. “It’s just a great opportunity to bring the community together,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artist’s late dog inspires SAAG exhibit
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 31st, 2024
The relationship between humans and dogs goes back centuries and has taken many forms. From co-workers to trusted companions, dogs have shaped the lives of their humans so significantly they can be seen in works of art dated back to the first century A.D. with Pomeii’s Cave Canem, a monastic that survived the eruption of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman’s sentencing set for screwdriver attack
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who injured a man she attacked with a screwdriver last year, is set to be sentenced today in a Lethbridge courtroom. Stacey Leigh Carlson was at the Lethbridge homeless shelter on Sept. 10 of last year when, at about 6:30 a.m., she approached a man sleeping on the floor and ... Read More »
1 responseCrime spree ends in lengthy jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man with a “terrible” criminal record, had hoped a judge would be lenient and reject a Crown recommendation for a lengthy jail term for a spree of offences last year. Crown Prosecutor Lisa Weich asked the judge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to sentence 40-year-old Daylan John Strembesky to ... Read More »
2 responsesBarbie party celebrates female friendships
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2024
A downstown gift shop in Lethbridge held a unique event on the weekend to celebrate friendship and fun. Taylor Swanby, owner of UgliStuffs, hosted a Build Your Own Barbie party as a way to celebrate being a girl. “That’s pretty much what it’s about,” said Swanby, “just having a fun day and not worrying about ... Read More »
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