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Local poet inspired to compile works into book
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local young poet who has been sharing his poetry online for the last few years, has compiled more than 50 of his poems into a book where he writes about nature, hope, faith and love. 25-year-old Lethbridge poet Alexey Soshalskiy, author of “Aspen Grove” collection of poems, said he finds inspiration in ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts protester parts with lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four men accused of plotting to kill RCMP officers during the Coutts protest and blockade in 2022 has parted ways with his lawyer, raising concerns about more delays in the high-profile case. “I feel the relationship we had has deteriorated,” Anthony Olienick said Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, where ... Read More »
2 responsesReport given to council on pavilion condition
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary report on repurposing the pavilions and other buildings at the Lethbridge Exhibition shows the structures on site are generally sound. Jason Elliott, Director of Community Services, told council on Tuesday that the cost of replacing essential components in the next five years would be about $1.6 million to address maintenance deficits ... Read More »
1 responseNord-Bridge hosting Winter Wonderland this week to spread holiday cheer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will hold its fourth annual Winter Wonderland Friday afternoon, showcasing more than 50 Christmas trees to bring some holiday cheer to those who attend. Program coordinator Ashley Kern told the Herald Monday the event continues to expand and they are excited to welcome members of the community to the ... Read More »
2 responsesProvince won’t help Exhibition over business plan viability
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta has turned down a request to provide emergency funding to the Lethbridge and District Exhibition, questioning the viability of its business plan for the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. A deadline of Monday midnight passed for the province to agree to pay half of a capital ... Read More »
8 responses‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser open for registration
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
Local organization Wood’s Homes will launch its second annual fundraiser, “Coldest Night of the Year” at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden early next year. “The event is aimed at raising funds for our core youth shelter in Lethbridge,” says Carie Dahl,Wood’s Homes fund development co-ordinator. “It is an initiative that happens across the country and even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up getting into the Christmas spirit
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
Christmas at the Fort provided plenty of festive things to go with the Christmas season for attendees on Saturday at Fort Whoop-up. People could sit by a fire to roast marshmallows, watch a dance performance from Napi’s Santa, decorate cookies and snowflakes and experience a wagon ride to name a few things. “We try to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for stealing judge’s Jeep
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com While duty counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow dutifully helped people facing criminal charges through the initial stages of courtroom hearings, one of the accused snuck into his office and stole the key to his vehicle parked in front of the Lethbridge Courthouse. The woman was seen on video surveillance entering the office and taking ... Read More »
2 responsesCRH foundation launches Lights of Hope campaign
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
After a successful campaign last Christmas, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is once again launching the Lights of Hope campaign to raise funds to address the hospital’s critical needs. “Last year this campaign raised over $150,000,” says Shonna Lamb, Development Officer with the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. Lamb says the foundation usually raises between $2-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aboriginal artist discusses visual sovereignty
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
A small crowd of University students and communities members descended on the Galt Museum recently to take in a lecture by a prolific aboriginal artist. Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie is a talented photographer and archivist who lives in the greater San Francisco Bay area and has taught at the University of California-Davis for more than 20 years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakespeare meets Dickens for ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Casa
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 12th, 2023
The local Shakespeare Performance Society is staging “Shakespeare Meets Dickens” this Thursday evening in the community room at Casa. “We always do this pre-Christmas celebration, which consists of a whole series of exciting things. We do a performance of Dickens A Christmas Carol, a short performance, which only lasts half an hour, so it doesn’t ... Read More »
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