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NDP finance critics concerned about upcoming budget
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 21st, 2024
Alberta NDP finance critics Shannon Phillips and Samir Kayande voiced their concerns about next week’s provincial budget during a news conference on Tuesday in Edmonton. Phillips, who is MLA for Lethbridge West and Alberta NDP Finance Critic for Insurance and Pensions and Samir Kayande, Alberta NDP Finance Critic for Fiscal Responsibility, talked about Alberta’s finances ... Read More »
3 responsesMan ordered not to drink alcohol after walking into wrong house
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was so drunk he didn’t realize he had walked into someone else’s home, has been given a suspended sentence and ordered not to drink alcohol. The homeowner called police just after 9 p.m. on July 2 of last year and said the unknown man entered his home, walked around ... Read More »
2 responsesWar veteran honoured with display at Lethbridge Military Museum
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Adrienne McLennan figures if her father could travel across the globe to fight for freedom, twice, she could travel across the country to help honour him. McLennan is the daughter of William Edward Frame, who was a principal of Galbraith School, and a member of the first militia unit in Lethbridge, the 25th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LHA working with partners on shelter expansion
By Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lost in last week’s announcement by the provincial government that it is funding an expansion of the Lethbridge shelter was the key new role being played in the facility by the Lethbridge Housing Association. Along with the Alberta government and Blood Tribe Department of Health, the LHA is a partner ... Read More »
2 responsesFirearms enthusiasts look for deals at gun show
By Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2024
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD Gun enthusiasts flocked to the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre to buy, sell and trade their guns during the annual Southern Alberta Rifleman’s Association Gun and Hobby Show over the weekend. “It’s just a place for everyone to come together and you can buy and sell and trade our wares,” said ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity welcomes families to its annual Play Day event
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2024
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The University of Lethbridge held its annual Play Day in the 1st Choice Savings Centre at the U of L on Monday. This year’s Play Day on Family Day was dinosaur-themed and included various activities for families to enjoy such as building cardboard forts, wall climbing, swimming, dancing, sports, ... Read More »
2 responsesDoctor acquitted following trial in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary physician charged in relation to a human trafficking case has been found not guilty of several sex-related charges. Following a week-long trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Justice Dallas Miller acquitted Ziyaad Noor on charges of sexual contact with a child, sexual interference and sexual assault of a person under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students warming those in need with ‘Blankets of Hope’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at Children of St. Martha School are spreading warmth with “Blankets of Hope” not only warm the less fortunate with a blanket, but also to warm their spirits with kind messages. Blankets of Hope is a movement of kindness that was initiated by Brooklyn brothers Mike and Nick Fiorito in 2016. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in fatal collision to stand trial this Spring
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman facing two charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian a year ago, is set to stand trial later this Spring. Bobbi Raquel Whillans will stand trial May 6 in Lethbridge court of justice, on charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm, to ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips supporting NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley and her campaign co-chair Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips were in Lethbridge Friday to meet with members of the party and speak to reporters about the campaign. Phillips said she made the decision to not run for the leadership position, but rather looked to support a candidate ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Federation of Independent Business sees disparities in tax rates
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 17th, 2024
A report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has revealed disparities between property tax rates for businesses in some Alberta municipalities as compared to tax rates of residential properties. In their report, the CFIB considers the fairness of these taxation imbalances. Coming in fourth on the list of highest tax rate ratios under ... Read More »
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