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City thankful for patience as work on downtown project wraps up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Construction around the downtown core has finally come to an end and traffic can once again flow freely, especially around the intersection of 4 Avenue and 7 Street South which is now re-open. City officials spoke to reporters Wednesday about the construction project, and they highlighted how thankful the City is for everyone’s ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal artists’ work chosen for new library cards
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Four local artists will have their work showcased on the design of new library cards. The designs will debut at Lethbridge Public Library locations early in the new year. In the fall, the Lethbridge Public Library and Chinook Arch Library System invited artists to submit their designs for the new cards. Artwork was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoebox program helps homeless women
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
Lethbridge Shoebox Project for Women (Lethbridge SBP Chapter) for the third year is collecting filled shoeboxes with personal items for struggling women. The project began Nov. 12 and will continue until Dec. 10. Donated shoeboxes can be dropped off at Décor Out the Door or Gary Moe Chrysler dealership. It is encouraged that donors include ... Read More »
1 responseMan pleads guilty in deadly drunk driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was extremely intoxicated when he smashed into a cattle liner, killing one son and injuring another, has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges and will be sentenced early next year. Ryan Scott Potts, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fort Macleod court of justice to charges of impaired driving causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves dog run at animal shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An investment at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter is going to make life more doggone bearable for the canines staying there. City council on Tuesday approved an official business motion put forward by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope and councillor Jeff Carlson that will give dogs in the facility more exercise. Council agreed to spend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser to support Special Olympics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2023
The Lethbridge Police Service, along with other Southern Alberta law enforcement agencies, are preparing to serve up slices of pizza in support of Special Olympics. Officers will be staging the sixth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Cops, Pops and Pizza fundraiser Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Lethbridge Mayor Magrath Drive South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Last of Us’ production has big benefits for Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An HBO series that was filmed in Alberta had a huge economic spinoff. “The Last of Us,” which was filmed partly in southern Alberta and had one scene featuring Lethbridge’s iconic High Level Bridge, is the largest series ever shot in Canada, according to the Motion Picture Association – Canada. Over $141 million ... Read More »
1 responseCharges stayed in arson case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old southern Alberta woman who was accused of causing a fire at a city hotel earlier in the year, is no longer facing charges. Charges of arson causing damage to property and arson to property with reckless disregard to whether the property is occupied, against Kerissa Rikki Plume were stayed this week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikka Yuko lights festival celebrates the seasons
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Let the celebration begin! Starting today members of the community will be able enjoy the annual Nikka Yuko Winter Light Festival and explore this year’s theme of ‘Celebration of the Seasons’ which has brought a few changes to the light display many have admired for the last eight years. Michelle ... Read More »
1 responseMemory of Metis veteran honoured for military service
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2023
Troy Bannerman – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Shelley Townsend is proud of her Metis heritage. She is descended from Marguerite Taylor, the second wife of George Simpson, who was the Chief of all Inland Posts for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Townsend’s father, Owen Simpson, was a veteran of the Second World War. Like many Indigenous ... Read More »
1 responseAccessibility a challenge for city man with cerebral palsy
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 29th, 2023
For the ‘average’ Lethbridge citizen, the city is quite easy to navigate – 20 minutes from one side to the other. For many other residents however, it’s a whole different story. Tim Hamilton was born with cerebral palsy. He has spent the entirety of his 64 years in a heavy electric wheelchair. He can move ... Read More »
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