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Cool, wet conditions expected on weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com April showers are supposed to bring May flowers but for the Victoria Day long weekend they may be bringing us more showers. And that could put a damper on long weekend shenanigans across the region. After a good soaking on Friday, Lethbridge should see some sun mixed in with the clouds today and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lots to do in city for Victoria Day long weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Victoria Day long weekend now here residents might be wondering what is there to do around the city for those who are enjoying a staycation. Lethbridge has many things to offer, many places to explore and a multitude of activities to do outside of scheduled events. And with many of those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman jailed for several offences, including assault outside public washroom
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old woman who started a fight in a public bathroom and several weeks later broke into a home, has been sentenced to just over two months in jail. Doreen Makiya Crying Head received a 66-day sentence Friday in Lethbridge court of justice after she pleaded guilty to old charges of assault, mischief, ... Read More »
1 responseFood Truck Friday returns to Nikka Yuko
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Food Truck Friday at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden has come back for the second year to give residents an opportunity to enjoy a meal outdoors every Friday for the next few months. Eric Granson, marketing and events manager for Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, said they started Food Truck Friday last year in the ... Read More »
1 responseMOU signed on new physician training centre
By Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A memorandum of understanding was signed by the universities of Lethbridge and Calgary Friday on the new rural medical education training centre here that will begin operating in the fall of 2025. The U of L is partnering with the University of Calgary on the centre here while the University of ... Read More »
1 responseBirds of Prey centre ready to take flight on new season
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Colin Weir and staff at the Alberta Birds of Prey Nature Centre in Coaldale are ready for visitors to start flocking back for the summer. The centre opens this Saturday in time for the May long weekend and will be welcoming guests until early September, open daily, including on statutory holidays, from 9:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health system falling behind on dementia, researcher tells SACPA
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Of the thousands of deadly diseases and health conditions known to inflict the human race, none may be more significant than dementia, says the director of the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. Rob Sutherland, who is also chairman of the department of neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, spoke Thursday at a session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Hunter to lead invasive species task force
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter has been put in charge of a provincial task force aimed at stopping zebra and quagga mussels as well as other invasive species from entering Alberta. The Alberta government says the task force will work to improve border protections and find ways in which to strengthen existing programs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown task force gives update to SPC
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
Fire safety awareness, graffiti abatement, crime prevention through environmental design, using data collection and outlining roles of various City of Lethbridge departments are among the topics that have been explored by the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force to date. An update was given to the Safety and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council ... Read More »
1 responseSafety and social issues at the top of business concerns
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When it comes to the issues for which the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce should be advocating on behalf of Lethbridge businesses, there are few surprises. According to a Chamber business and community issues survey, 56.4 per cent of survey respondents indicate the number one concern at the municipal level is community safety/social issues. ... Read More »
3 responsesCity’s patio and parklet program returns for season
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Patio season has returned and with it the City of Lethbridge’s annual outdoor patio and parklet program for local businesses to be able to expand their seating opportunities to the great outdoors. The program was first introduced in 2018 for businesses to apply for a variety of different patio sets, ... Read More »
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