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More doctors working in city, province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The latest quarterly report from the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons show the number of physicians in Lethbridge has grown by 27 in the last year. There are now 306 physicians in the physicians here, up from 279 a year ago, an increase of 9.7 per cent. Three of those have come ... Read More »
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By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 18th, 2024
Master of Education students spent time this week brainstorming and putting together presentations on how to promote teacher wellbeing, which were then judged by a panel of education experts. Lisa Starr, Dean for the Faculty of Education, says this is the first time they have done something like this on this scale. There were 80 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Camp Day gives support to thousands of kids
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com For many local youth enjoying summer activities could be difficult due to cost but thanks to Tim Hortons’ Camp Day thousands have been able to take part in developing lifelong skills for the last 50 years. Stefa Pynn, owner of three West Lethbridge Tim Hortons locations, says it is very important for her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who are the Hells Angels, Lethbridge’s newest gang?
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It has recently become common knowledge the Hells Angels have arrived in Lethbridge, bringing mixed reviews along with them. Some on social media have said they are eager to see the outlaw biker gang on the streets of the city, but others have shared a less positive ... Read More »
10 responsesDrowning deaths more common in the summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A warm day on the water can quickly become a worst nightmare in mere seconds, but mere seconds may also prevent such a catastrophe. Next week is National Drowning Prevention Week, with July 25 being recognized as World Drowning Prevention Day. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) theme this year for World Drowning Prevention ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman found guilty of assaulting neighbour with baton
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who attacked another woman last summer and repeatedly struck her with a baton, won’t be sentenced until later this summer. Justice Sylvia Oishi found Tayler Shae Knapp-Johnson guilty of assault with a weapon during a hearing this week in Lethbridge court of justice. However, Oishi adjourned sentencing until Sept. 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands early grade assessments, upsetting teachers
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The Government of Alberta has announced an expansion of its early grade proficiency assessments, though not everyone is happily welcoming the changes. In 2022, the province launched proficiency assessments for students between grades one and three. Last week, the Alberta minister of education, Demetrios Nicolaides, announced the government would be broadening this initiative ... Read More »
1 responseTwo SPC on tap this week
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two Standing Policy Committee meetings of Lethbridge city council will be staged this week in council chambers. The Audit SPC meets today at 1:30 p.m. while Safety and Social meets Thursday at the same time. The Audit SPC consists of councillors Rajko Dodic, Belinda Crowson and Nick Paladino along with deputy mayor Jeff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches summer edition of Mighty Neighbour program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has launched its summer version of the Mighty Neighbour initiative called Mighty Neighbour: Super Summer Edition and they are asking residents to take part by sharing stories with them. Heather Gowland, Transportation Community coordinator with the City of Lethbridge, says the initiative was so successful during the winter edition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Various issues causing headache for child intervention practitioners in Alberta
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com For two years, child intervention practitioners have been facing an uphill battle, according to union representatives. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), says “an Alberta government hiring practice has created a crisis in care that is putting vulnerable children at risk.” Curtis Jackson, vice president of AUPE, says the children who are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat warning issued with hotter weather on the way
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Lethbridge and area. The agency says daytime highs for the next eight to 10 days will range between 28 and 36C with overnight lows only reaching 12 to 20C. The government agency says the warning is expected to be expanded. Heat warnings ... Read More »
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