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Concerns raised over potential for fee changes in childcare
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge mother with two sons in daycare is sounding the alarm to let other parents know that potential fee changes could double or triple their current costs. Jennifer Vanderlaan reached out after receiving a letter from her childcare provider earlier this month. During a recent interview Vanderlaan said she was ... Read More »
2 responsesCasa celebrating arts community with new exhibits
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2024
A big night for arts and artists in the city, on Saturday Casa is set to present eight new exhibitions. Opening its doors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. patrons of the arts are invited to join in celebrating the rich and creative arts community of Lethbridge. With painting proving to be the popular media ... Read More »
1 responseU of L, college respond to international student caps
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the federal government recently announced it will set an intake cap on international student permit applications to stabilize new growth for a period of two years, the Herald reached out to both post-secondary institutions on how this may affect them. According to the Government of Canada website, the cap is expected to ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers provide closing arguments in Tailfeathers manslaughter case; judge expected to give decision in May
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s no question that Linden Blair Grier died from an altercation with Cullen Drake Tailfeathers nearly three years ago, Calgary lawyer Jim Lutz acknowledged Friday during his closing arguments in the accused’s manslaughter trial. But, he suggested, Tailfeathers was only defending himself. Lutz told court that when the two men came face to ... Read More »
1 responseNew exhibitions open today at the SAAG
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2024
The first Southern Alberta Art Gallery exhibitions of 2024 open today with a variety of artistic styles and mediums on display. Featuring the works of five artists – three of whom are part of a curated show – the pieces address concepts of self-identity and expression, architecture as a reflection of social history, and the ... Read More »
1 responseBRZ looking forward to future of task force
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) is looking forward to the future of the new Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force committee. The new task force committee has met a couple of times making plans for action on downtown safety. Its latest meeting was Thursday at 7:30 a.m. ... Read More »
11 responsesConvoy heading to Coutts this morning for anniversary of border blockade
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
Lethbridge Police are advising the public of a vehicle convoy that will be making its way through the city today between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. along Highway 3, 43 Street South and Highway 4. Additional roadways outside the city limits may also be impacted including Highway 512 and Highway 845. Motorists are advised to ... Read More »
15 responsesAccused testifies at conclusion of manslaughter trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was humiliated, angry and hurt when he arrived at his girlfriend’s house in Fort Macleod during the early morning hours of May 24, 2021. The two had been arguing and their relationship was collapsing. Tailfeathers knocked on the door and waited for Chantelle English to open it, then asked for ... Read More »
2 responsesAaron Pritchett bringing ‘Liquored Up’ tour to city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For two decades, Aaron Pritchett has forged a career in Canadian country music and now he’s hitting the road for his first tour in a whopping five years. Pritchett, whose most beloved song may well be his hit “Hold My Beer” hits the Enmax Centre on Feb. 13 on his 29-date “Liquored Up” ... Read More »
1 responseVan Tighem shares concerns over Alberta’s water supply
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2024
Guest speaker Kevin Van Tighem spoke on the topic of water storage and drought at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on Thursday at noon. With the discussion of “how can we get more water?” SACPA was overwhelmed with a large turnout as eager community members squeezed into the dining room of the Lethbridge ... Read More »
3 responsesCity releases paws-itive report on Animal Services work
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2024
While some might say civilization is going to the dogs, for pets of Lethbridge things are paw-sitive. The City of Lethbridge has released a summary of successes highlighting the work of Community Animal Services (CAS) in 2023. Among the achievements of the past year was the inaugural Rescue Fest hosted in July that gave local ... Read More »
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