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Family Centre facing challenges as it addresses community needs
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 10th, 2023
The Family Centre provides many services to Lethbridge and area which support families who are transitioning through difficult times. It offers support to recently divorced parents who are learning how to co-parent, a safe place for single dads to spend Saturday morning with their kids in their indoor playground, subsidized counselling services for struggling children ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Public Library card sign-up ‘best deal in town’
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 10th, 2023
February is card sign-up month at the Lethbridge Public Library, and the library is offering perks to do just that. Aside from the benefits of having access to an almost unlimited variety of books- improved fluency and communication skills, opportunities for learning, and personal enjoyment – the library offers other programs and services as well. ... Read More »
1 responseMan could face jail for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 48-year-old Standoff man who hopes he will only be placed under house arrest for drug offences, could be sent to prison if a judge agrees with a recommendation by the Crown. Lloyd Avery Good Rider will have to wait until April 3 before he is sentenced, however, and before he learns if ... Read More »
1 responseWoman gets weekend jail time for theft
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 46-year-old woman who hoped to avoid jail, will have to spend time behind bars, but only on weekends. “I was hoping for either weekends or maybe house arrest,” Julie Anne Vuch told the judge Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Vuch said there is no one to care for her daughter if she ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips commits to new Catholic elementary school at SACPA session
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, SACPA, turned its attention to politics during Thursday’s session. Shannon Phillips, MLA for Lethbridge-West, spoke to an audience on the topic of “Building Strong Communities and a Strong Economy For Alberta.” Phillips discussed issues that will be hot topics during ... Read More »
9 responsesRapid Housing Initiative projects lauded by mayor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to reporters on Wednesday about city council support for federal government Rapid Housing Initiative program and what it means for the city. “Exciting news yesterday with this announcement of the support for three different organizations in our community for the Rapid Housing Initiative,” said Hyggen. Â He was referring to ... Read More »
1 responseProvince announces tax credit to attract agri-processing investment
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The Government of Alberta has announced a new Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit as a measure to attract and expand investment in the Province’s agri-processing sector. The measure will provide a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit which can be used against capital expenditures made by corporations investing $10 million or more into agri-food ... Read More »
2 responsesParking fine hike a death knell for downtown, say businesses
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After years of struggling to survive but still managing to keep their heads above water, downtown businesses fear they may be hearing the death knell in the face of increased parking fines. City council is considering amending a traffic bylaw that would increase parking fines to $50 from $25, minus the $15 reduction ... Read More »
5 responsesChinook Regional Hospital Foundation radio-a-thon to benefit hospital care
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 9th, 2023
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is hosting its 13th annual ‘Care from the Heart Day’ Radio-a-thon today from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Six local radio stations will participate, conducting on-air chats with doctors and nurses, administrators, donors, and front-line staff who can speak to the impact that donations made to the foundation have had. ... Read More »
1 responseMan to be sentenced in March for child porn offenses
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Coalhurst man who admits he uploaded and distributed child pornography on multiple occasions in 2021, won’t learn his fate until next month when he is scheduled to be sentenced. Casey Jose is set to be sentenced by Judge Erin Olsen, who last month in Lethbridge provincial court heard graphic and disturbing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City taxi rates to be discussed by SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked today to approve changes to a bylaw that will in part increase maximum meter rates for city cab companies. Today’s report, to be submitted by Regulatory Services general manager Duane Ens, is in response to a directive issued by the ... Read More »
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