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Field Law names fund recipients
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
With the Field Law Community Fund Program award of $75,000 having a record 151 applicants this year, the company has announced this year’s non-profit organizations which will receive a portion of that money. A totally of 40,000 votes were made by the public for their favourite projects from the varying organizations. “The public can vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual assault case adjourned to new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge lawyer who has adjourned a sexual assault case several times while he waits for disclosure, is still waiting and has adjourned his matter again, this time into the new year. Marcus Mueller told a judge Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice that even though he is having resolution discussions with the ... Read More »
1 responseProfessor examines the concept of anti-racism in U of L lecture
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
Jebunnessa Chapola describes herself as a transnational person. Born in Bangladesh, she immigrated to Canada in 2010 after studying in Sweden, Norway, and the United States. Beyond her identity as a transnational, Chapola is an anti-racist scholar. “My transnational experiences have helped to make me who I am today and also my cross-cultural socialization, interdisciplinary ... Read More »
1 responseArcheology professor discusses cultural heritage and social issues
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs invited to their Thursday session University of Lethbridge Archeology professor Kevin McGeough to talk about the treatment of cultural heritage and how this can be used as a barometer for social issues. “I want to go through and explore some different case studies of how the ... Read More »
1 responseProvince expecting higher budget surplus
By Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is projecting a surplus of $5.5 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, an increase from $3.2 billion which was forecast in this year’s budget. The government also says the province’s finances and economic outlook remain strong, although risks do persist. This is among information provided to media ... Read More »
3 responses‘Last of Us’ production has big benefits for Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An HBO series that was filmed in Alberta had a huge economic spinoff. “The Last of Us,” which was filmed partly in southern Alberta and had one scene featuring Lethbridge’s iconic High Level Bridge, is the largest series ever shot in Canada, according to the Motion Picture Association – Canada. Over $141 million ... Read More »
1 responseCops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser to support Special Olympics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
The Lethbridge Police Service, along with other Southern Alberta law enforcement agencies, are preparing to serve up slices of pizza in support of Special Olympics. Officers will be staging the sixth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Cops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lethbridge Mayor Magrath Drive South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges stayed in arson case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old southern Alberta woman who was accused of causing a fire at a city hotel earlier in the year, is no longer facing charges. Charges of arson causing damage to property and arson to property with reckless disregard to whether the property is occupied, against Kerissa Rikki Plume were stayed this week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty in deadly drunk driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was extremely intoxicated when he smashed into a cattle liner, killing one son and injuring another, has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges and will be sentenced early next year. Ryan Scott Potts, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fort Macleod court of justice to charges of impaired driving causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City thankful for patience as work on downtown project wraps up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Construction around the downtown core has finally come to an end and traffic can once again flow freely, especially around the intersection of 4 Avenue and 7 Street South which is now re-open. City officials spoke to reporters Wednesday about the construction project, and they highlighted how thankful the City is for everyone’s ... Read More »
2 responsesShoebox program helps homeless women
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
Lethbridge Shoebox Project for Women (Lethbridge SBP Chapter) for the third year is collecting filled shoeboxes with personal items for struggling women. The project began Nov. 12 and will continue until Dec. 10. Donated shoeboxes can be dropped off at Décor Out the Door or Gary Moe Chrysler dealership. It is encouraged that donors include ... Read More »
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