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City ceremony kicks off Truth and Reconciliation Week events
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2023
Theodora Macleod LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Five days from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City of Lethbridge officially kicked off what they hope will be a week of connection and learning. In the warm morning breeze, members of the community, along with members of city council, and representatives of the Indigenous community ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Theodora Macleod Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Monday marks the start of Reconciliation Week across Canada. In response, the City of Lethbridge will be hosting a series of events over the week that aim to promote learning and engagement. The week is set to kick off with an opening ceremony on Monday morning at 10 a.m. ... Read More »
1 responseAccused smugglers scheduled to stand trial next summer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald Two B.C. men accused of trying to smuggle drugs over the border earlier this year are scheduled to stand trial next summer in Lethbridge court of justice. Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu and Harmanpreet Singh Sidhu will stand trial for one week beginning June 17, 2024. The date was confirmed Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseFran Rude celebrated at annual mayor’s luncheon for the arts
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge hosted its annual Mayor’s Luncheon for business and the arts Wednesday to celebrate members of the community involved with arts. Mayor Blaine Hyggen said to those in attendance that the city fortunate to have a thriving art scene that reflects the diversity, creativity and spirit ... Read More »
1 responseGala puts spotlight on work of Woods Homes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Community members voiced the importance of supporting Wood’s Homes at its annual gala last weekend at the Coast Hotel. This year’s theme was “Diamonds are Forever.” At the Wood’s Homes gala, a film about the service Wood’s Homes offers was shared titled “A Journey Through the Woods” to which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gala puts spotlight on work of Woods Homes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Community members voiced the importance of supporting Wood’s Homes at its annual gala last weekend at the Coast Hotel. This year’s theme was “Diamonds are Forever.” At the Wood’s Homes gala, a film about the service Wood’s Homes offers was shared titled “A Journey Through the Woods” to which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AAC hosting Arts Days this weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is hosting Arts Days over the weekend to give members of the community an opportunity to immerse themselves in art while downtown. AAC communications manager, Kelaine Devine spoke told the Herald Friday she was not sure how many years Arts Days has been taking place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in fatal collision back in court Oct. 13
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A 33-year-old woman charged in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian earlier this year isn’t scheduled to be back in court until next month. The matter for Bobbi Raquel Whillans was spoken to briefly Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, then adjourned to Oct. 13 to allow defence and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused smugglers scheduled to stand trial next summer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD Two B.C. men accused of trying to smuggle drugs over the border earlier this year are scheduled to stand trial next summer in Lethbridge court of justice. Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu and Harmanpreet Singh Sidhu will stand trial for one week beginning June 17, 2024. The date was confirmed Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City and LHA working to combat homelessness
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Housing Authority are taking measures to address homelessness and the housing crisis here. General manager of Community Social Development for the City Andrew Malcolm says city council has invested money into many initiatives which impact businesses in the community. “City council did put ... Read More »
1 responseAccused robber’s lawyer ordered to make progress on case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 51-year-old Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice in as many months, has been ordered to take a step when the matter returns to court next month. During a brief hearing this week in Lethbridge court of justice, Justice Timothy Hironaka noted the accused, Jamie Gerald Bagu, ... Read More »
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