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Organization makes volunteering easier than ever with online platform
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
Just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Week, Volunteer Lethbridge has launched a revolutionary volunteer platform to connect community and charitable organizations. In efforts to connect volunteers and non-profits, a community-driven platform at opportunities.volunterrlethbridge.com has been created which simplifies the connection between passionate volunteers and charitable organizations. And the timing is perfect, says Amanda ... Read More »
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By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
Much has been discovered in the last half-century about the impacts of carbon dioxide (Co2) on the planet and even more has been said about it. It’s a secret to no one that climate change is cause for concern, but while academics, politicians, and activists routinely explain the risks, less attention is given to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heart art spreads love and kindness to community
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students of Children of St. Marthaâs School spread love and kindness to the Lethbridge community through hand-made art during their sixth annual âTake What You Needâ event Tuesday. Grade 6 teacher Shalyn Amonson said the event encourages members of the community to stop by the bus loop in front of ... Read More »
1 responseLINK Pathway gets additional funding
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
The MPE Link Pathway recreational project that will connect Coaldale to Lethbridge has received a major financial boost. During a ceremony Saturday at the Coaldale Civic Square atrium, MLA Grant Hunter, on behalf of Minister Tanya Fir and the Government of Alberta, presented the Link Pathway committee with a $1 million grant from the Community ... Read More »
1 responseMP Rachael Thomas ready to launche new youth advisory board
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
Member of Parliament for Lethbridge Rachael Thomas has launched the application process for her 2024/2025 Youth Advisory Board. This opportunity is open to all youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who live in the Lethbridge riding, which includes the County of Lethbridge, Coaldale, Picture Butte, Nobleford, Barons, and Coalhurst. Applicants do not need ... Read More »
1 responseYQL Aviation Day set to take flight this spring
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 13th, 2024
The Lethbridge Airport and Careers: The Next Generation, announced on Monday an exciting partnership that will bring the first YQL Aviation Day to the city. Born out of a father’s love for his daughters, the event, which will take place on May 25, will highlight careers in aviation with a special emphasis on women in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education support workers stage rally
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
Education support workers from all over the province rallied along Mayor Magrath Drive in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Saturday to send a message about not being able to live off poverty wages they receive in Alberta. Education support workers include education assistants, administrative support, library workers, early learning assistants, custodial, maintenance, grounds workers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Offender to spend more time in jail for break-ins
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who broke into a couple of commercial businesses in 2021 and 2022, had hoped the equivalent of 303 days he has already spent in remand custody would satisfy the judge hearing his case and he would be released Monday. However, Joshua Alexander Drake is going to have to spend more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebration closes curtain on life of beloved director
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fran Rude had one more production to direct and this time she was centre stage. Rude, who died recently at the age of 86, was the focus of attention Saturday at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization as family and friends celebrated her life. Rude organized her own celebration of life, a tearful yet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership hopeful discusses issues during stop in Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sarah Hoffman, former deputy premier with the New Democratic Party, has entered the race for the party’s leadership position and was in Lethbridge Monday to speak to party members. “I’m going to work my tail off,” promised Hoffman. “I’m an unapologetic New Democrat, I think that we need to apply those NDP values ... Read More »
2 responsesWater treatment plant nearing capacity as City eyes drought conditions
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the media had the opportunity to tour the water treatment plant Monday to learn about the process river water goes through before reaching residents. The tour was led by general manager of water and wastewater with the City of Lethbridge, Doug Kaupp, who spoke to reporters after the ... Read More »
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