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Local Ukrainians ready to celebrate Malanka
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2024
For most Canadians Jan. 1 marked the start of the new year, but for those following the Julian calendar the holiday celebrations comes a little later. Orthodox or Old New Year’s Eve falls on Jan. 13 and for local Ukrainians marks a celebration centred around dance, food, music, and community. Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to keep roads clean during snow event
By Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is doing what it can to keep residents on the move by continuing to plow snow during the heavy snowfall this week, which is expected to have a total accumulation of approximately 35 centimetres. Snow routes have been activated in response to heavy snow accumulation and ... Read More »
2 responsesHeavy snow in the forecast for Southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just when you may have thought Mother Nature was giving us a break, it’s time to bring out the snow shovels and snowblowers. When many are still waiting for tow trucks and furnace repairs, southern Albertans should brace for another onslaught of wintry weather. But this time the problem could be not cold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for break-ins and thefts
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man, one of several individuals who broke into a Lethbridge restaurant and stole thousands of dollars worth of food and alcohol, will spend some time behind bars. Daniel Wade Mills, who also stole items from three city businesses and the homeless shelter, pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge laid over cat abuse in Picture Butte
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2024
A 28-year-old Picture Butte man has been charged with cruelty to animals in a disturbing case that has a local cat rescue agency calling for help to care for animals they say were abused. Last Chance Cat Ranch of Lethbridge brought the horrific discovery to the public’s attention on Facebook last weekend, sharing details regarding ... Read More »
13 responsesRepeat drunk driver gets hefty fine
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was caught drunk driving last year has been hit with an unusually hefty fine. Donald Harry Higgins, who was charged with impaired driving, driving with an alcohol level over the legal limit, and dangerous driving, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to only one of the charges; ... Read More »
1 responseKainai youth ring in new year in Ottawa at cultural gathering
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2024
]A lucky group of young people from the Kainai Tribe got to ring in the New Year in Canada’s capital city as part of a gathering organized in collaboration between Kainai Children’s Services Corporation and Three Things Consulting. Soar into 2024 offered participants the opportunity to form connections, share in cultural activities, and discuss ways ... Read More »
1 responseSouthminster being affirmed as inclusive to queer community
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Southminster United Church will officially become a 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming congregation on Sunday after a two-year process with Affirm United, The United Church of Canada’s national network for the support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the denomination. Minister of Southminster United Church, Reverend Taylor Croissant spoke to the Herald Monday and said even though ... Read More »
1 responseCold temperatures creating chaos on infrastructure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With multiple buildings across the city dealing with the aftermath of extreme cold temperatures earlier this week, where many had to shut down due to pipes bursting, the Herald reached out to a Civil Engineering Technology instructor at Lethbridge College to find out why. Doug May, who teaches Infrastructure Design among other courses, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Perfect storm’ caused stress on grid last weekend, says Neudorf
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Nathan Neudorf says almost a perfect storm created the situation last weekend when Albertans were asked to reduce electricity usage to prevent rolling blackouts across Alberta. Sub-zero temperatures caused by a polar vortex combined with two natural gas-powered generators that stopped working because of issues combined by the cold put ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in record drug bust to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts has been committed to stand trial on numerous weapons and drug-related charges. Patrick Rodney Jr. was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing last week in Lethbridge court of justice. Preliminary hearings are typically held to determine if there is ... Read More »
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