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Foremost woman to be sentenced for impaired driving causing bodily harm
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man and woman driving toward Lethbridge on Highway 4 a year ago made it to the city, but in an ambulance instead of their own car. As the couple approached the intersection with Highway 61 north of the Village of Stirling at about 5 p.m. on April 30, 2023, a pick-up truck ... Read More »
1 responseLCI valedictorian feels honoured
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Collegiate Institute students will be crossing the graduation stage Saturday at the Enmax Centre surrounded by family and friends as they receive their high school diplomas. Among the almost 300 graduates crossing the stage this year is Marie Metz, who has been named valedictorian for the class of 2024. On Thursday she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Convocation set to celebrate college grads
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College students will be walking across the stage today to receive their diplomas during two ceremonies taking place at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. Lethbridge College will also recognize Indigenous graduates from fall 2023 and spring 2024 at an Honour Night in the Garden Court Restaurant. The evening event will bring Indigenous graduates and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA talk focuses on medical training school
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A rural medical education training centre at the University of Lethbridge will benefit Lethbridge, southern Alberta and the university itself. That was one of the messages made at Thursday’s session of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Jon Doan, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aviation Day set to take off
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Airport will be hosting the inaugural YQL Aviation Day Saturday to showcase a variety of career opportunities within the aviation industry. Anthony Kish, airport electrician, spoke to the Herald about the event Thursday and said Aviation Day is a day for bringing awareness to aviation industry and the needs in it. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overdoses remain a threat despite positive trends; 2023 marks record-high number of fatalities
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Following a record-high number of overdose fatalities in the province last year, the funeral processions are not stopping. Like the province, Lethbridge also saw a yearly record rate of fatal overdose victims, with 124 total deaths in 2023. This is up dramatically from 78 deaths in 2022 ... Read More »
2 responsesAlzheimer’s walk set for Saturday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta and Northwest Territories Alzheimer Society is hosting its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park. The walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and those who wish to attend are asked to registered free of charge in advance. Deadline for registration is Friday at noon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused waiting for disclosure on mischief case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped, had his matter addressed briefly Monday in Lethbridge court of justice. An agent for the accused’s lawyer was granted an adjournment until June 12, and told the judge defence is waiting for disclosure from the Crown’s office. Jacob Xander Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foodie Fest returning to downtown
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com It is almost the food lovers’ favourite time of the year again – Foodie Fest is quickly approaching and with a week-long celebration residents will have various opportunities to delight their tastebuds. The festival kicks off on May 28, by giving those in attendance an opportunity to explore local food truck offerings and ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity of Lethbridge to honour long-time letter writer
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com His letters to the editor on a wide range of subjects showing humanity, empathy sensitivity and understanding have long graced the opinion pages of the Lethbridge Herald. His devotion to enriching the lives of others through his words and actions here and elsewhere in the world is a reason why Tad Mitsui is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City celebrates community disability services professionals
By Alex Noad for the Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024
Members of the disabled community on Wednesday marched in the heart of Lethbridge dressed in yellow to celebrate their support workers. Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced this spring that the third week of May would be recognized as Community Disability Service Professional Appreciation week. To celebrate, members from Quest, Ability, ... Read More »
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