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British Columbia’s addictions strategy addressed
By John Kurucz for the LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 31st, 2024
It was perhaps the touchstone moment in British Columbia’s evolving approach to dealing with severe mental illness and addictions – and it became a political lightning rod ahead of the Oct. 19 election. A man armed with a machete attacked two people during the morning commute outside of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver. ... Read More »
1 responsePanel discusses opioid crisis
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 31st, 2024
A panel on Tuesday at the Lethbridge Public Library was hosted by Alvin Mills, the founder of the Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps and renewal centre, to discuss the current Opioid emergency in southern Alberta. The event called “Collaboration of Service Providers: Panel Discussion on the Opioid Crisis” had several panel ... Read More »
2 responsesLegislation aimed at strengthening child care safety in the province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is introducing legislation that it says strengthens child care safety in the province. The government announced on Wednesday that it is tabling Bill 25: Early Learning and Child Care Amendment Act, 2024 which would strengthen its ability to hold non-compliant child care providers accountable, speed up the ability to address ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt exhibits put spotlight on local sports
By Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Galt Museum has opened two temporary exhibits which give a one-two punch telling the history of sports in Lethbridge. To commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the venue originally known as the Canada Games Sportsplex – now the Visitlethbridge.com Arena – in their main hallway, the Galt ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit Catholic school division reviewing attendance boundaries
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division announced Tuesday that they will begin consulting with parents regarding attendance areas ahead of the new West Lethbridge Elementary School opening in the fall of 2026. Carmen Mombourquette, Board Chair told the Herald during a phone interview Tuesday that the division has been experiencing unprecedented student enrollment ... Read More »
1 responseProvince appealing carbon tax exemption on heating oil
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is challenging the constitutionality and legality of Canada’s heating oil carbon tax exemption. The province said Tuesday it filed an application at the federal court on Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the exemption, asking the court to declare it unconstitutional as well as unlawful. The province believes the federal ... Read More »
2 responsesCity council off until Nov. 12
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Only one Standing Policy Committee meeting is on the agenda before city council next meets in mid November. City council last met on Oct. 22, staging its fall organizational meeting and a regular meeting. Since then, there has been one SPC, Governance, which met on Oct. 24. On Thursday, the Downtown Lawlessness Task ... Read More »
1 responseCITAP program aims to break down barriers
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 30th, 2024
Members of the Centre for Public Safety Applied Research (CPSAR) at Lethbridge Polytechnic are hosting a weekly arts-based, social recreation, peer support program to encourage friendships as well as education of Blackfoot language and culture. Community Integration Through Art Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP) is a research study which will plan, develop, implement and evaluate an arts-based social ... Read More »
1 responseHerald editor among four recognized by CMHA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta South Region honoured Lethbridge Herald managing editor Al Beeber for his contributions to the Lethbridge and area community through his nearly 45 years in journalism with a CMHA Outstanding Service Award Tuesday at the Galt Museum and Archives. Beeber was one of four people the CMHA honoured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fritz Sick Pool closing for accessibility upgrades
By Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Fritz Sick Pool is temporarily closing its doors from Nov. 1 through late February 2025 to allow for necessary improvements to make the facility more accessible friendly for its swimmers. The City announcement on Tuesday says upgrades will include barrier-free showers and toilet stalls, two additional women’s showers, which will amount ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L opens doors to prospective students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 29th, 2024
The University of Lethbridge held an open house on Saturday to give prospective students a glimpse of what the campus has to offer for programs and amenities. “A really big focus is giving students the opportunity to see the places and spaces where they’ll be learning,” said Asheley Cowie, U of L’s national recruitment team ... Read More »
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