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Province to invest millions in affordable housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is planning to invest $840 million over the next three years if Budget 2024 passes to building more than 5,000 affordable housing units which the UCP says would support more than 6,000 jobs. More than $400 million of that money will support housing projects through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program ... Read More »
2 responsesStabbing earns woman one-year jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Stealing cash from a stranger during a violent confrontation has earned a Lethbridge woman a one-year jail sentence. Glenda Day Chief, 32, was charged with robbery late last year after a man was stabbed during a fight in Galt Gardens on Nov. 2. The victim, who was taken to the hospital with a ... Read More »
1 responseWater situation could be dire without more precipitation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents may be asked to voluntarily begin conserving water this spring. Director of Infrastructure Services Joel Sanchez told the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council last week that water levels in the Oldman and St. Mary River reservoirs remain well below normal and the provincial outlook suggests circumstances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second accused pleads guilty to manslaughter in Tailfeathers case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A second Fort Macleod man has been sentenced for his role in the vicious beating death of Lane Tailfeathers nearly three years ago. Richard William Lavell, 45, who had been charged with second-degree murder and interfering with a dead body, pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to manslaughter, and was sentenced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA honours women of distinction
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The annual YWCA Lethbridge and District Women of Distinction awards was a total hit with multiple members of the community in attendance Friday night to support this year’s recipients. Four women on Friday became part of a long list of outstanding individuals who throughout the years have been recognized as women of distinction. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn residents to avoid scams
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The old adage that there’s a sucker born every minute may hold true to this day. And during Fraud Prevention Month, Lethbridge police are warning residents to keep an eye out for scams. Only five to 10 per cent of frauds are actually reported to police, LPS sergeant Kevin Talbot of the Economic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L drama dept. staging Jesus Christ Superstar
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Department of Drama latest production, a Rock Opera titled Jesus Christ Superstar opens today at the university theatre with daily performances at 7:30 p.m. until Saturday. During a media availability Monday morning, director Doug MacArthur told reporters the production would not have been possible without the collaboration of close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University celebrates start of Indigenous Awareness Week
By Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge celebrated the start of Indigenous Awareness Week with a Blackfoot naming ceremony, and mini powwow on Monday. Indigenous Awareness Week will be celebrated at the university until Friday. âWhat Indigenous Awareness Week does is bring people together and build relationships,â said vice-provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations, Leroy Little ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Francis Junior High set to entertain with Aladdin Jr.
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Drama students from St. Francis Junior High School are gearing up to welcome members of the community to enjoy their latest production of Aladdin Jr. beginning Tuesday at the school’s gymnasium. Director Dino Caputo spoke to media Friday and said playgoers can expect professional level theatre put on by junior high school students. ... Read More »
2 responsesMotion calls for more police commission members
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More members could be appointed to the Lethbridge Police Commission if an official business motion to be presented Tuesday to Lethbridge city council is approved. Councillor Jeff Carlson will present the OBM calling on council to direct administration to prepare an amending bylaw to Bylaw 5969 to revise the number of public members ... Read More »
3 responsesCollegiate institute expands opportunities in trades for youth
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2024
Various representatives and stakeholders from southern Alberta school divisions, along with government officials, gathered at Lethbridge College to join the college’s Youth Initiatives Team Friday in learning more about Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute and its programming. “Just really excited to be here in Lethbridge for this important day and important event,” said Education Minister Demetrios ... Read More »
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