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Medical association sets up team to lead input on health commitments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Medical Association is working to ensure the provincial government includes in the 2024-25 budget commitments it has made to support family medicine and rural generalists. Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA and an Emergency Department physician in Medicine Hat, says that intense work is underway on the memorandum of understanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with lengthy criminal record sentenced for more offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old southern Alberta man who has already racked up 40 criminal convictions in the last nine years, has added eight more convictions to his record. Shawn Samuel Fralick pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three charges of driving while prohibited, and single counts of obstructing a peace officer, possession ... Read More »
2 responsesAFN elects Cindy Woodhouse as new chief
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
After two days, and six rounds of voting, the Assembly of First Nations has elected its newest national Chief. With 50.8 per cent support, Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation in Manitoba will now serve in the role. “Our people are waiting for us to get to work, and our people are waiting for us ... Read More »
1 responseFestival of Nativities shares the spirit of Christmas
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the community to take part in the annual Festival of Nativities this weekend at the church located next to the Enmax Centre. With 700 nativities displayed in a variety of sizes, materials, designs and shapes there is something for everyone to enjoy. Design ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agri-Food Hub funding focus of SPC discussion
By Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The request for additional City funding by the Lethbridge and District Exhibition for the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre generated both support and questions on Thursday at the initial meeting of the new Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. The funding matter will be addressed ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused bank robber to hire new lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was unable to have a bail review last week because he fired his Calgary lawyer only a few days earlier, is expected to hire a Lethbridge lawyer before his next court appearance in a week. Jamie Gerald Bagu appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday, where an agent for ... Read More »
1 responseChurch donation lets food bank expand cold storage capacity
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
The Interfaith Food Bank has new cold storage units thanks to a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The food bank was able to triple its cold storage space for shipping and receiving thanks to $140,000 in funding from the church which will enable it to handle more perishable food for ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition CEO to address SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A submission by Lethbridge and District Exhibition chief executive officer Mike Warkentin will be on today’s agenda of the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council. The SPC will meet at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. It consists of Deputy Mayor Mark Campbell and councillors Jeff Carlson, Nick Paladino ... Read More »
1 responseWoman sickened by disturbance on Coalhurst street
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
Coaldale RCMP are investigating a disturbance early Monday morning in Coalhurst. A Coalhurst man who police are not yet identifying had been reported by several community members on the street disturbing the Lake Drive neighbourhood by walking around naked and vandalizing several vehicles. Coaldale RCMP on Wednesday released a statement on the situation. “There were ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous Tourism Alberta growing with local support
By Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When it comes to the tourism game, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA), is still in its rookie stages, but if Wednesday’s gathering at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre proved anything, it is that Indigenous tourism is on its way to being the next big thing, and ITA, ... Read More »
1 responseMeals on Wheels Christmas campaign gets rolling
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The annual Meals on Wheels “23 Days of Christmas” campaign is celebrating their 15th year and is off to a great start with all days in December already being sponsored. CEO of Teamworks Career Centre, Ryan Miller spoke to reporters Tuesday and said not only are all the days in December sponsored, the ... Read More »
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