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Funding approved for Galbraith gym expansion
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Galbraith Elementary School will be getting a larger gymnasium, courtesy of city taxpayers. City council unanimously approved a capital investment of $1.2 million for the Lethbridge School Division recently to upsize the gym which will not only benefit Galbraith students but provide more opportunity for community use, as well. A letter was sent ... Read More »
1 responseMotorists reminded school zones remain in effect throughout the summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com While the summer holidays have now officially begun for most Lethbridge students, school zones remain in place for the entire year. Following the passing of a bylaw change last September, school zones and playground zones are now one in the same. As a result, drivers are reminded to keep to the speed limit ... Read More »
2 responsesHoly Spirit school division keeping eye on cell phone policy
By Cal Braid - Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Alberta’s minister of education Demetrios Nicolaides announced last month that in the upcoming 2024/2025 school year, the province will be implementing restrictions on personal mobile devices and access to social media in K-12 schools. The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division welcomed the news, but admitted it won’t be much of a stretch beyond the rules ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe looking to identify children who went missing from residential schools
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
The Blood Tribe is asking for assistance from residential school survivors as it embarks on an endeavour to identify children who may have gone missing or died while attending residential school on the reserve as well as at two off-reserve locations. The Blood Tribe says they are collecting information from tribe children who were taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous baseball player steps up to be a leader
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
Teamwork, perseverance and respect are values that overlap in Indigenous culture and sports. Brady Hope, first baseman for the Lethbridge Miners of the American Legion baseball team, says with every practice and game he develops a deeper appreciation for all of these values. “I’ve kind of mirrored with the traditions and resilience of my ancestors,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New supportive housing project proposed for city
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Amidst concerns over housing shortages, one proposed bylaw could enable an additional 24 people to live in a residence on the city’s southside. The first reading has made it through city council for a land rezoning bylaw that would enable a property operated by the Streets Alive Family Support Association to change from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown residents frustrated with crime and lack of progress
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a three-part series. Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As alarms are blaring, vehicles are broken into and human feces litter the streets, the situation in downtown Lethbridge is deteriorating, according to some residents. Barry Ewing lives in a condo downtown and says residents are ... Read More »
25 responsesYates show to pay tribute to King of Pop
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Showtime Australia is bringing an international tribute to the late king of pop Michael Jackson to the Yates Memorial Theatre on Wednesday evening with a full scale production of his greatest hits. Cape Town native Garth Field as Michael Jackson in The Michael HIStory Show said the tribute is bringing back songs like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge senior caught with gun and drugs put on probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 68-year-old pensioner caught with a gun and drugs earlier this year will have a criminal record but won’t have to spend any time in custody. Betty Hanson pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession, careless storage of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing ... Read More »
2 responsesRibfest competition showcases best of barbecue
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Smokers churned out many racks of ribs over the weekend during Ribfest at Exhibition Park. Ribs were not only being handed out as part of meals to attendees but allowed competitors to create the best sauce and rib style in a competition in hopes of hoisting the trophy and adding another banner to the food ... Read More »
1 responseStreets Alive fundraiser takes wing
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
Streets Alive Mission hosted a Wing Ding community event on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park to raise awareness about the organization’s programs and provide a sense of community. “Wing Ding is really about community and it is a community event,” said Jennifer Lepko, Streets Alive Mission chief development officer. “Streets Alive Mission is a community-funded ... Read More »
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