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Phillips speaks out against comments by UCP Whip on pension
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP Critic for Finance, Pensions, and Insurance and Lethbridge West MLA, Shannon Phillips has responded to the UCP’s Chief Whip Shane Getson’s recent comments regarding Albertan’s pensions. “We have a recording that was provided to us of the UCP government Whip, so this is a person who speaks for the government and ... Read More »
3 responsesNew food bank operation assisting local veterans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new food bank in Lethbridge is quietly assisting military veterans and their families. Now in its fifth week of operations here, The Veterans Association Food Bank is operating out of a leased space in north Lethbridge. The building has a living room style space with a television for veterans, a dining area ... Read More »
1 responseCanine visitors bring puppy cheer to hospital
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was all paws on deck at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday afternoon as a group of pet visitors and their owners gathered to support hospital staff and spread some Christmas cheer. The first of what Senior Operating Officer, Colin Zieber, says will hopefully be many visits ... Read More »
1 responseCity woman among two accused of sexual assault of child
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A complex investigation from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams Internet Child Exploitation, with help from multiple agencies, has resulted in the rescue of a child and two arrests. ALERT said Thursday that after a search warrant was conducted at a Lethbridge home on Nov. 2, the child’s mother who is accused of sexual ... Read More »
1 responseCity music students make mark on national stage
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2023
A group of young Lethbridge musicians has made their mark on the national stage. Winners of the 2023 Canadian Music Class Challenge in the Junior Instrumental (Grades 7-10) category, students from Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School and Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School were hailed by CBC Tempo host Julie Nesrallah for their soulful rendition of ... Read More »
1 responseHigh school taking on ‘Mean Girls’ in sold-out production
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winston Churchill High School is bringing a musical adaptation of “Mean Girls” to southern Alberta with a crew of more than 100 students in various roles. Director Emily Morrison says she is very excited to showcase the southern Alberta premiere of “Mean Girls the musical” because no other school has performed it here ... Read More »
1 responseRoller derby hits the Agri-Food Hub
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
Adult and junior roller derby teams convened at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre to compete in the inaugural Feets of Strength tournament that was hosted last weekend by the Lethbridge Roller Derby Guild. “It’s just welcoming roller derby skaters from Saskatchewan and Alberta and getting a whole bunch of games in,” said Martina Emard, ... Read More »
2 responsesSPC supports Harbour House expansion plans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday supported a request by the YWCA of Lethbridge and District to reallocate capital funding for the expansion of its emergency womens shelter at Harbour House. City council will consider the SPC’s recommendation that the remaining $202,483.80 of unused money from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nord-Bridge gets huge support for sock campaign
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre’s 23rd annual Sock It To ‘Em campaign received more than 5,000 pairs of socks to create their Sock Mountain with help from the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Lethbridge School Division and Palliser School Division. Campaign co-ordinator Gail Petrie says no matter how many years the campaign has taken place, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City manager highlights council term’s first-half accomplishments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report by City manager Lloyd Brierley on Tuesday outlined to city council administration’s accomplishments in supporting council during the first half of its four-year term. “These accomplishments would not have been possible without the engagement and participation of our residents, staff, stakeholders and community partners. Community engagement on all City projects is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves task force terms of reference
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday approved the terms of reference for the new Downtown Lawlessness Task Force. The committee will include five members of the Downtown BRZ, two city members of council, one member from Lethbridge Police Service and six City administration representatives. Those representatives come from Community Social Development, Regulatory Services, Opportunity Lethbridge, ... Read More »
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