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LSCO opens doors for Christmas dinner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For 39 years, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization has fed the needy and the lonely, people unable to cook for themselves as well as police and emergency responders who had to work on Christmas Day. The annual Christmas dinner served up by the downtown organization has become a Christmas tradition, attracting legions of ... Read More »
1 responseMayor Hyggen sees positives in past year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Every year has its highs and lows and in 2023, Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen saw a lot of positives. “It’s been a really good year,” said Hyggen in a year-end interview recently. The first two years in review of this council’s term have been positive, said the mayor. “It’s a good reminder of ... Read More »
8 responsesFire burns three homes on westside; no injuries reported
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Three homes erupted into flames in a westside neighbourhood on a windy Boxing Day afternoon. The fire at Iroquois Crescent, a couple of blocks south of Father Leonard Van Tighem school and just west of University Drive, had multiple fire crews working in front – and behind – the homes. ... Read More »
1 responseMADD urges drivers to plan ahead for a sober ride
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
With holiday festivities in full swing, MADD Canada is urging Canadians to keep roads safe by preventing impaired driving. “As you celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, please make the promise to yourself and your loved ones to never drive impaired and to plan ahead for a sober ride home if you’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man back behind bars after third arrest in one year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was arrested twice in the past year, then released on bail twice – the last time in October so he could attend drug treatment – is back behind bars for the third time. Healy was arrested last December on weapons and drug charges, granted bail two months later, then ... Read More »
1 responseAccused robber preparing for prelim
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice in less than a month, hopes to schedule a preliminary hearing early in the new year. During a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, court was told a conference will be held in the next few weeks for the Crown and defence ... Read More »
1 responseChurch services in abundance around the city for Christmas
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
Whether it be part of a long family tradition or a new experience, for those interested in joining a church service for Christmas, the following is a list of some of the options in Lethbridge. NORTH: Park Meadows Baptist 2011 15 Ave N Christmas Eve 5 p.m. St. Basil’s Catholic Church 604 13 St. N ... Read More »
1 responseCollege leveraging tech tools in research projects
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With technological advances such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality being used in many fields from entertainment to education and everything in between, the Lethbridge College is now leveraging some technological tools at their disposal to embark in research that helps multiple organizations. The Lethbridge College’s Centre for Public Safety Applied Research (CPSAR) ... Read More »
4 responsesParents reminded to keep toy safety in mind when shopping
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 23rd, 2023
With the Christmas season here people are shopping and buying toys for their children and loved ones. However, it is important to keep in mind safety when picking out toys, particularly for young toddlers. Health Canada is reminding and warning people to keep an eye out for toys that can put kids and toddlers at ... Read More »
2 responsesNORAD to track Santa’s progress on Christmas Eve
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2023
Children around the world will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus to arrive in the dark of night for a special Christmas morning. Santa and his reindeer have a long night ahead of them when they leave the North Pole to land on rooftops everywhere. And families can track his progress thanks to ... Read More »
1 responseNew winter count robe marks Blackfoot solstice
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2023
With the strokes of pen to hide, Lethbridge’s new winter count robe was started on Thursday morning as part of the inaugural Blackfoot winter solstice. The robe is an Indigenous tradition that uses hand-drawn symbols to document significant events while creating a piece of art to inform future generations. Designed and created by artist William ... Read More »
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