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Miyashiro, Nenshi feeling optimistic about campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As the byelection for Lethbridge West MLA quickly approaches, NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro talked to media about his campaign in the company of Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on Friday. Â “Campaign is going great. Our signs are up all over the Lethbridge-West constituency. There is a sea of orange and we’re excited about ... Read More »
8 responsesFestival of Lights set to start in Standoff
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2024
The fourth annual Ka Mo Taan Festive Lights is set to have a grand opening event at the Red Crow Park in Standoff on Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. This annual Christmas light display will offer a drive-through light display, along with the option for community members to walk through the display and enjoy the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan reaches southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With light snow falling and frigid temperatures, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan rolled into Lethbridge on Thursday night with a special appearance by Santa Claus outside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre where it was part of the Glow Festival. The caravan’s appearance was the first of four in southern Alberta over coming days. ... Read More »
1 responseProject Shoebox helps women impacted by homelessness
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2024
The Shoebox Project for Women is a program focused on giving back and helping a community of less fortunate women feel seen, valued and treated with dignity and compassion. Local coordinator Helen Thompson, who moved to Lethbridge back in the winter of 2020, is reaching out to invite community members to fill a shoebox. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goosinator tackling a flock of a problem at Henderson Lake
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Forget the Terminator, Lethbridge now has the Goosinator. And thanks to this remote controlled device, the City of Lethbridge is hoping geese and ducks won’t be back to Henderson Lake. The amphibious, remote-controlled Goosinator is a new hazing device being employed to get the increasing population of waterfowl off Henderson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abandoned kittens get downtown rescue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After multiple kittens were abandoned at Galt Gardens on Saturday night by a person driving a red mini van that was caught on video and since has gone viral on social media, they have been rescued. Levi Cox, owner and stylist at Catwalk Salon and Spa, told the Herald Wednesday that he was ... Read More »
6 responsesCity clerk details election changes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The banning of automated voting equipment for the 2025 Alberta municipal elections is going to have a massive impact on municipalities including Lethbridge. That ban is one of several changes included in Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act which was proclaimed on Oct. 31. The Act also allows municipalities to require ... Read More »
2 responsesRally protests gaming rules for seniors organizations
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2024
A couple dozen seniors gathered outside Casino Lethbridge on Thursday afternoon to protest the implementation of rules forcing seniors gaming groups to give vouchers instead of cash winnings. According the AGLC Charitable Gaming Policies handbook, groups which provide for seniors to remain physically, mentally and socially active in the community are eligible for licencing under ... Read More »
3 responsesBlood Tribe elects new chief and council
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2024
Blood Tribe members took to the polls on Wednesday to elect their new chief and council. With former chief Roy Fox not entering the race, a new chief was guaranteed. Traveller (Travis) Plaited Hair, who served on the previous council, has been elected Blood Tribe Chief, with a total of 771 votes A total of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toy shopping spree helps LFS Angel Tree
By Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Staff members of Avonlea Homes spent Thursday morning shopping for toys to drop off at Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree campaign with funds collected earlier this month. Ron Tyslau, customer experience manager with Avonlea Homes, spoke to media Thursday morning during his team’s shopping spree at Toys R Us. “Today ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels campaign kicks off for Christmas
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Meals on Wheels 16th annual “23 Days of Christmas” Campaign has officially kicked off with the goal of reaching an overall accumulated total of $375,000 to date. The campaign is a partnership between Teamwork Training Ltd, Cuppers Coffee, Select People Solutions and the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization’s Meals on Wheels program. Ryan ... Read More »
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