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‘Walk in her shoes’ event takes a stand on domestic violence
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a chilly Friday morning in Standoff, members of Blood Tribe Emergency Services, Blood Tribe Police, and the Blood Tribe community gathered outside the multi-purpose building looking a little taller than they might on any other day. Forgoing winter boots for high heels, the men of Kainai ... Read More »
4 responsesSACPA session addresses domestic violence
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2023
Rowan House Society representatives spoke Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on the topic of preventing domestic violence and abuse. SACPA sessions are held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization starting at noon. The presentation focused on family violence prevention with Rowan House executive director Linette Soldan and Bonnie Millward, manager ... Read More »
1 responseMan to plead in drunk driving collision that killed young son
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man charged in relation to a two-vehicle collision last year that killed his five-year-old child, is expected to enter pleas to his charges later this month and then be sentenced early in the new year. Ryan Scott Potts had planned to enter pleas Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, but the ... Read More »
1 responseEdmonton man gets house arrest for role in drug trafficking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man who was part of a larger group of people caught selling drugs in Lethbridge in 2021, has been placed under house arrest. Matthew Allen Smith, 32, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kettle campaign starts off with help from Masons
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas holidays fast approaching and with many people slowly starting to get their shopping done, the Salvation Army with the help of Lethbridge Masons have set up their annual kettle at Park Place Mall to begin collecting generous donations. District deputy grandmaster for the Chinook Arch District with the Lethbridge Masons, ... Read More »
2 responsesHoliday season gets a special ‘Glow’ as light festival opens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The inaugural Glow Lethbridge has officially kicked off and hundreds will be able to take part on the festive light festival at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre during the holiday season. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Wednesday night during a sneak peek event and said their whole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avonlea elves hit toy store to buy gifts for children in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A generous donation from sponsor Avonlea Homes had Santa’s elves from the Lethbridge home builder hitting the floor at Toys R Us early Thursday morning to buy gifts for 520 children. Another shopping spree for 500 more kids is also planned to help the annual Angel Tree campaign. The Angel Tree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Thomas set to vote against Liberal’s economic plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas will be voting no-confidence in the Liberal government on its fall economic statement. The MP said in a statement on Wednesday morning that “the Liberals wrongly believe they can clean up any mess by throwing more money at it. With their announcement of $20 billion in costly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold winter forecast for province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Are you ready for some winter? While officially the season doesn’t start until Dec. 21, Canadians should probably start preparing early because the Farmers Almanac forecast could be a bit chilling. Cold temperatures are being predicted for much of Alberta as well as Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the most western portions of Ontario. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Child Day celebrates youth
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
The annual National Child Day was celebrated at Lethbridge College this past weekend as Lethbridge Plays partnered with 20 child and youth focused organization to host a free family event. The day is celebrated across Canada to recognize the United Nations Declaration of Rights of the Child. Its purpose is to build awareness and respect ... Read More »
1 responseNew author sharing her culture in children’s book
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new author is sharing a piece of her culture in a children’s book that was inspired by a question asked by her daughter’s kindergarten teacher at a local elementary school. Â When people first meet, they ask questions to get to know each other and sometimes one of those questions is when their ... Read More »
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