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Superheroes, monsters, Barbie and Pokémon prove costume favourites
By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Even though Halloween is fast approaching, there is still plenty of time to put a costume together and enjoy the festivities, whether it’s based on classical horror or the latest movie. Spirit Halloween sales associate Sarah Burton says it’s has been great seeing members of the community stop by and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College open house showcases programs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College opened its doors to prospective students Wednesday to showcase the different programs offered at the school. Unlike previous years where the open house was held inside the Val Matteotti Gymnasium, this year programs where showcased across campus in their respective instruction areas. Team lead of recruitment Sara Riehl said they spread ... Read More »
4 responsesFarmers market opens door to new business owner
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who recently opened her business in Festival Square went from being a long-time Lethbridge Farmers’ Market vendor to business owner. Â Colombian Canadian Lethbridge resident Yeny Mora recently opened Antojitos Latin Food Cravings in Downtown Lethbridge after taking part in the Lethbridge Farmers’ Market with her family for just over a ... Read More »
2 responsesLFS launches suitcase initiative to help foster children
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services has announced a new initiative the organization recently created to help foster children transition from home to home and are asking for community support. Director of Advancement and Communication for LFS, Michelle Gallucci told media this week they learned about a specific need through Children’s Services during its LFS Angel ... Read More »
2 responsesCRH receives bequest for cardiac care from Cor Van Raay estate
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Cor Van Raay cared about people and community. And The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation recently was given what it calls a transformative bequest from the late philanthropist’s estate. The bequest, which Van Raay left in his will to the foundation, will directly support cardiac care services at the hospital. The amount of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up turning into a haunted house
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2023
Fort Whoop-Up is opening its doors for a spooky haunted house visit today and Saturday. The Fort-Whoop-Up haunted house runs from 1 to 3 p.m. with family-friendly guided tours around the fort. From 6 to 9 p.m. the fort will have actors putting a fright into visitors. Galt Museum community programming coordinator Kristin Krein said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge convicts Brocket man of second-degree murder
By Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge rejected a Brocket man’s claim of self defence in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy three years ago, and convicted him of second-degree murder Thursday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. Madam Justice Johanna Price said while there is an “air of reality of self defence” in Dustin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre veteran Ed Bayly remembered
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When the curtain rises tonight on the Lethbridge Musical Theatre production of “The Full Monty,” Ed Bayly will surely be with the cast and crew in spirit. Bayly, a fixture on the Lethbridge theatre season for decades, died earlier this month at the age of 86. Bayly, who was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, ... Read More »
1 responseCity preparing to help the vulnerable deal with winter’s extremes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is preparing for the impact cold weather has upon the vulnerable population here and expects to be in better shape than in previous years. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of Community Social Development and Luke Palmer, the City’s Emergency Planning and Risk Supervisor, gave media an update Wednesday afternoon with ... Read More »
1 responseSamhain: misunderstood meaning of Halloween’s earliest ancestors
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2023
When the sun sets on October 31 and the streets fill with little Barbies and mini Spider-Mans, dragging pillow cases stuffed with treats behind them, begins a holiday that has often been forgotten in favour of its more commercial variation. Samhain (pronounced Saa-win) is the Pagan sabbat from which Halloween derived. Known also as the ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers for accused high school football players make court appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers representing four Lethbridge high school students accused of sexually assaulting another student on the same football team made a brief appearance in youth court Wednesday. The lawyers, three from Lethbridge and one from Calgary, requested an adjournment and told court they were still waiting to receive information about the case from the ... Read More »
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