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Success certificate bridges Indigenous education gap
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2023
THEODORA MACLEOD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The path to entering post-secondary education can come in many forms. While there is the linear (often seen as traditional) route of going to college or university immediately after graduating from high school, for many students that is not possible. Fortunately, institutions, such as the University of Lethbridge, offer ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on September 4th, 2023
JUSTIN SEWARD Lethbridge Herald Students arrived and unpacked their cars as they moved into residence to begin a new school year at Lethbridge College on Saturday. “I would say the focus is to be a community (and) to be a family because you know people move away,” said Hannah Blackmer, Lethbridge College resident assistant. “Some ... Read More »
1 responseSchool divisions ready to welcome back students
By Lethbridge Herald on September 4th, 2023
ALEJANDRA PULIDO-GUZMAN Lethbridge Herald As each school prepares to the return of their students, the Lethbridge School Division and the Holy Spirit School Division superintendents prepare to make sure everything is in place for their staff to be able to help students thrive in the new academic year. Lethbridge School Division Superintendent, Mike Nightingale spoke ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial grant to help victims of crime
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has launched a new grant to help victims of crime in Alberta access supports when they navigate the criminal justice system. The Specialized Criminal Justice Navigator Grant will provide eligible non-profit organizations with funding for staff to help ensure “victims receive equitable, responsive and efficient support as they navigate the ... Read More »
1 responsePublic engagement session set for Picture Butte clinic closure
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Alberta Health Services has announced the date for an upcoming “public engagement session,” regarding the closure of the Piyami Health Centre’s ambulatory care clinic (ACC). AHS made the announcement of the closure on August 10, citing October 15 as the official closure date. A letter signed by South Zone Medical Director, Dr. Aaron ... Read More »
1 responseFlair Airlines route expansion plans grounded again
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Flair Airlines plans to fly from Lethbridge to Tucson, Arizona have been grounded yet again. The low-cost carrier announced to much fanfare in March of 2022 that it would start operating direct flights from Lethbridge to Arizona starting last December. The plan was to have passengers board a Boeing 737 Max in Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesWoman gets year in jail for hammer assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who bludgeoned her cousin in the head with a hammer has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail. Lauren Elaina Good Dagger 38, was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to 10 months in jail, after she pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, arson, break and ... Read More »
2 responsesLabour Day honours the role of workers in Canada
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For many, it’s just the last long weekend of summer, a time to relax or do last- minute shopping before the kids go back to school. But Labour Day is much more than that – it’s a holiday whose origins date back to the 1800s when activists in both Canada and the United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind drivers to use care as students set to school
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With schools back in session Tuesday, Lethbridge Police Service wants to remind motorists to be cautious of the increased pedestrian traffic in and around schools to keep everyone safe. Sergeant in charge of the Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit, Danny Lomness spoke to reporters Friday morning and said LPS ... Read More »
1 responseCandidates vying for spot on council in Taber byelection
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Heather Cameron – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A large field of candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the Town of Taber byelection on September 7. According to Chief Returning Officer, Jeanne Rudolf, the byelection is being held because former Councillor Alf Rudd resigned in late June. “As per the Municipal ... Read More »
1 responseWoman facing drug charges expected to turn herself in before next court appearance
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who went AWOL after she was arrested following a drug bust earlier in the year, is expected to turn herself in to the police. Kristina Lucille Zinger was scheduled to be in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, however court was told the accused is in B.C., but ... Read More »
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