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‘Big Truck Petting Zoo’ digs up day of fun for crowds
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Whether getting their picture taken in an excavator or checking out the controls of a fire truck, thousands of residents visited the Big Truck Petting Zoo this Saturday. The City of Lethbridge joined forces with the Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and the Lethbridge Police Service to display ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt opens nursing exhibit
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2024
The Galt Museum and Archives celebrated the opening of a new exhibit over the weekend. The exhibit showcases the rich history of the Galt School of Nursing which ran from 1910 until 1979, when the program was taken over by Lethbridge Community College. Donna Karl, president of the Galt School of Nursing Alumnae Society, says ... Read More »
1 responsePlea deal offered in home invasion case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged in relation to a home invasion and robbery earlier this year will remain in custody while he considers a plea deal from the Crown. The matter for Dovovan James Holmberg was in Lethbridge court of justice Monday, where Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre explained she had received an early case ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man jailed for defecating at library
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood Reserve man who pleaded guilty to several charges, including mischief by defecating at the Lethbridge Public Library, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail. Library employees found Austin Blake Black Water on Aug. 30 of last year, defecating in a stairwell directly outside of the childrens’ wing. “When he was ... Read More »
1 responseNord-Bridge kicks off Seniors Week celebration
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is celebrating its members with multiple activities during Seniors’ Week. The celebration kicked off Monday with a jam session in the Dunford Diner. Ashley Kern, program coordinator, told the Herald on Monday the centre has been celebrating Seniors Week for almost two decades as seniors are very important to them. ... Read More »
1 responseOlympian honoured with headdress transfer
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2024
The first Blood Tribe member to qualify for the Olympics was recognized for his achievements with a headdress transfer on Monday. Apollo Hess was named to the Paris 2024 Canadian Olympic team after placing second in the men’s 2024 Olympic swimming trials in Toronto. Hess says that he always had a feeling that he would ... Read More »
1 responseMan jailed for offences while on probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man has received a short jail sentence for committing several criminal offences last month while he was on probation. Richard Paul Paniec pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to single counts of breaching probation, theft and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. The small, elderly man had ... Read More »
1 responseGreen Acres rolls out Seniors Week with wheelchair races
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Green Acres Foundation kicked off Seniors Week with a wheelchair race at the Garden View Lodge Monday, where participants from various Green Acres Foundation lodges raced each other. Donna Coslovi, CEO of the Green Acres Foundation spoke to media about the event. “We’re really proud of the fact that this province recognizes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Watch looking ahead to the next five years
By Lethbridge Herald on June 3rd, 2024
Justin Sibbet –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Always seen wearing red, some Lethbridge volunteers have come together to administer over 200 Narcan deployments, potentially saving just as many lives. The Watch has become a staple in the downtown community, having patrolled the streets for over five years. However, when considering their future, the next ... Read More »
1 responseDerek Edwards bringing his brand of humour to the Yates
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Derek Edwards steps onto the stage at the Yates theatre on June 9, he will surely feel right at home. And it’s not just because the award-winning Canadian comedian has played the venue on previous connections, it’s because Edwards has a taste for Lethbridge dating back decades when he previously worked here ... Read More »
1 responseRoad work season set to hit the pavement
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 1st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com It’s that time of year again when orange vests populate the streets with heavy-duty equipment to begin road work. While frustration may set in after following a detour, the City of Lethbridge says it is important to keep the roads in top order. Furthermore, they will be rolling out all work this year ... Read More »
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