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Woman ordered to repay AISH benefits
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who received financial assistance to which she wasn’t entitled, has been fined and ordered to repay the government thousands of dollars. Jennifer Elaine Wielenga, who was initially charged with fraud, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to a single charge under the Income and Employment Supports Act of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piikani Chief comes full circle with Buffalo Stone
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 10th, 2024
Before white settlers arrived on the plains, southern Alberta was home to the Blackfoot people. They relied on the buffalo for all of their needs from food to shelter to clothing. Blackfoot people had a sacred relationship to the land and often shared stories with each other. One of these stories which has been passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artist discussion kicks off new SAAG exhibits
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 10th, 2024
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) opened its summer exhibits on Saturday with a panel discussion of the featured artists. The exhibits feature works from three artists, but all contain the motif of how society navigates the built environments and their impact on emotions. Amanda Chwelos, an artist from Edmonton, showcases the contradictions, anxieties, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves climate action plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has approved the City’s climate adaptation strategy and action plan. The plan, says the City, takes proactive steps to mitigate the costs and risks associated with extreme weather for years to come. The plan was passed as part of the consent agenda Tuesday in council chambers. “The strategy and plan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing on break-in adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old man who broke into Lethbridge Iron Works six months ago won’t know his fate until after he has a sentencing hearing later this year. Jeremy Mackenzie Toth pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of break and enter, but his sentencing hearing was adjourned until Sept. 23, to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Update points to positive steps on encampments
By Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As encampment removal becomes a greater challenge in Lethbridge, positive steps are being made to help keep residents safe and their minds at ease. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community Social Development with the City of Lethbridge, says there are successes despite a rising number of encampments ... Read More »
4 responsesTrain station AHS services moving to Melcor Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2024
All Alberta Heath Services teams and programs working at the train station location will be moving to the Melcor Centre on July 22, pending the completion of renovations. AHS says the move will consolidate all public health programs in her one location, “providing clients with convenient access to multidisciplinary healthcare teams and resources.” The last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals get Olympic send-off
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council celebrated 11 athletes, officials, coaches, and mission staff with a Lethbridge connection who will represent Canada at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games with a media send-off Monday. During a small ceremony on Monday morning at Legacy Park, Susan Eymann, executive director of Lethbridge Sport Council, recognized the group who will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival celebrates Latin culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2024
Latin Fest allowed attendees to experience its culture in different ways on Saturday at Galt Gardens. “Latin fest is a great way to celebrate Latin culture, but also (to) get to know the Latin community that’s in Lethbridge,” said Anastasia Sereda, Southern Alberta Ethnic Association executive director. Sereda said the Latin community is growing. “Some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broken elevator leaving LTC residents feel like prisoners
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Residents and family members say a broken elevator at St. Michael’s Health Centre is impacting long-term care residents on the second and third floors in the east wing, leaving some feeling like prisoners. The elevator on the east side of the facility that takes patients, visitors and St. Michael’s staff to upper floors ... Read More »
1 responseLegal Aid extension gives hope to Alberta lawyers
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Following several days of fear, legal aid is going to remain operational in Alberta until at least early September, though there are still concerns about the future of the program. Legal Aid Alberta released a joint statement alongside the Minister of Justice, Mickey Amery and the Law Society of Alberta on Friday. The ... Read More »
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