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Survey seeks feedback on snow routes and windrow programs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking residents for feedback on snow routes and the windrow assistance programs through a survey that is now live until Mar. 23 at midnight. Juliane Ruck, transportation operations manager with the City of Lethbridge spoke to reporters on Friday morning and said feedback is very important, as it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold weather can put freeze on electric vehicles
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just like it can sap the energy of humans, cold weather impacts electric vehicles. Depending upon the EV model, freezing temperatures can cut range by as much as 40 per cent. For cold weather climates, this can be problematic for drivers who regularly traverse long distances. And while charging systems are growing, anxiety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says allegations in AHS lawsuit could constitute major scandal
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2025
Former chief executive officer of AHS, Athana Mentzelopoulos, has filed a $1.7-million lawsuit against the minister of health for wrongful dismissal after she was fired last month. Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta NDP party, says he has seen the filed claims in the lawsuit and he says it explains and expands on the allegations. ... Read More »
11 responsesCity looking ahead to warmer weather’s need for seasonal workers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is hiring seasonal workers for multiple positions during the spring and summer months to join their public operations team. Shannon Brezina, Talent Development Partner with the city, told reporters Friday that they are looking to hire approximately 60 new positions including labourers in parks and cemeteries, transportation operations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shindara making her mark on Black History Month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Grade 10 student at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute is looking to leave a solid footprint and hopefully a legacy, by creating awareness of the many contributions done by Black-Canadians across Canada and worldwide during Black History Month. Shindara Kayode-Olayemi recently spoke about her desire to show high school students what Black History Month ... Read More »
2 responsesMemorial March calls for end to gender-based violence
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter About a dozen people braved the bone chilling temperatures on Friday and gathered at city hall for a march to honour and bring awareness to missing and murdered women, girls, Two Spirit, and LGBTQIA people of Canada. The Women’s Memorial March is held every Valentine’s Day and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC gives support to providing funding to housing projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council has given its support to providing funding to three local housing projects. The committee consists of all members of council. In council chambers Thursday afternoon, the SPC voted unanimously in favour of two resolutions calling for monies to be provided from the Affordable ... Read More »
1 response‘Care From The Heart’ fundraiser a boost for local health care
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The annual “Care From The Heart Day” fundraising took place Thursday with a goal of raising $400,000 for the Chinook Regional Hospital through the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. Crystal Elliot, CEO of the CRH Foundation spoke to reporters Thursday and said it was exciting to have a live radio-a-thon once again for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition financial deficit lower than anticipated
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge & District Exhibition’s financial deficit was lower than anticipated at the end of its fiscal year. Acting CEO Kim Gallucci’s report to the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday showed the cumulative deficit of the LDE was $2,524,271. That deficit was down $751,042 from September ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocacy groups look to work together to oppose Crowsnest Pass coal mines
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2025
Two advocacy groups opposed to coal mining in the Eastern Slopes addressed media and about a dozen allies on Thursday afternoon at the Galt Museum to share their stance on the issue and how they are tackling it. The Piikani Mountain Valley Child Society and Water For Food groups are actively raising awareness of the ... Read More »
5 responsesLethbridge 10th most vulnerable city in Canada to U.S. Tariffs: study
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge economy potentially faces a hard hit if 25 per cent tariffs on Canada planned by American president Donald Trump are implemented. Right now, Canadians are only facing those tariffs on aluminum and steel products but Economic Development Lethbridge chief executive officer Trevor Lewington says businesses need to be prepared for a ... Read More »
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