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City 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 »
Be the first to comment!City seeking feedback on water conservation
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is seeking feedback from residents on local water conservation efforts. A survey was launched Jan. 23 and runs until Feb. 7. It’s available at getinvolvedlethbridge.ca The survey seeks information on what kind of measures residents take and what knowledge they have on water conservation measures. It ... Read More »
3 responsesCrown seeking early case resolution for high school football players accused of assaulting teammate
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Another brief court hearing was held, and another adjournment granted for four Lethbridge high school students charged with assaulting a fellow student last fall. During the hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge youth court, Crown Prosecutor Bob Morrison explained he has reviewed the several thousand pages of disclosure from the police investigation and will, over ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil addresses water supply and potential drought impacts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is taking pro-active steps to counter potential impacts of another drought. With water levels in reservoirs at extremely low levels, city council on Tuesday passed a resolution to address concerns about water supply and implement solutions. The resolution was put forward as an official business motion by Acting Mayor ... Read More »
1 responseAMA addressing thefts of catalytic converters
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
The Alberta Motor Association has launched its expanded “Tag Your Cat Program,” which lets vehicle owners have their catalytic converters engraved to deter thieves. The program runs until March 31 and is partnership between the AMA and Kal Tire. It includes participation from law enforcement agencies in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat Calgary, Edmonton and Camrose. The ... Read More »
1 responseMan found passed out in stolen vehicle receives jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Lethbridge man who was fined $1,200 for being behind the steering wheel of a motor vehicle while he was impaired by drugs, will not have to pay the fine, but he will have to serve the default time in jail. Daniel Joseph McFadden is allowed to serve 10 days in jail ... Read More »
1 responseLecture series discusses cultural vitality tonight
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
Community members are being invited tonight to join Christine Clark, associate professor of web design and development at the University of Lethbridge in the department of new media, and Melissa Shouting, program coordinator and instructor for the Aboriginal Health program in the faculty of health sciences for the fourth installment of the University’s PUBlic Professor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health system engagement session held in city
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
Community members and health care professionals gathered Tuesday evening at the Coast Hotel in Lethbridge for the first of 45 in-person engagement session throughout the province hosted by the Government of Alberta. The sessions looked to get input from the community on the health care system and the overhaul that was announced in November of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves motion to address chamber security
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted unanimously on a motion put forward by Acting Mayor John Middleton-Hope to direct administration to return to a future meeting with a proposed range of options and scope for a potential comprehensive security audit of the first floor of City Hall. The motion at the start of the ... Read More »
1 responseWood’s Homes offering more hope to youth
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
Wood’s Homes staged the grand opening of its Lethbridge Opportunity Hub on Wednesday at TD Waterhouse. The hub is designed to empower young individuals from ages 16 to 24 through various services such as personal development, interpersonal development, life-skills building, systems navigation, and employment readiness. Director of programs at Wood’s Homes Brian Zelt said it’s ... Read More »
1 response‘Crown of the Continent’ conservation focus of upcoming environmental roundtable event
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
In less than a month, environmental stewards from British Columbia, Montana, and Alberta will gather at the Science Commons on the University of Lethbridge campus for the 2024 Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent Annual Gathering. The event, scheduled to take place Feb. 20 and 21, will host stakeholders to discuss the conservation of ... Read More »
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