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Historic Bow On Tong building ravaged by fire

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2023

Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A fire in downtown Lethbridge early Tuesday morning has left the historic Bow On Tong Building heavily scarred. At around 5 a.m. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at 316 2 Ave S, with crews from four city stations as well as from Coaldale ... Read More »

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Bureaucratic housekeeping to assist with RCMP recruitment of experience officers

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The National Police Federation (NPF) and the RCMP have recently signed an important agreement that will pave the way for many experienced police officers to join the RCMP. President of the NPF, Brian Sauvé, said that when the NPF negotiated their first collective agreement with the government of Canada, there ... Read More »

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University panel examines collegial governance reform

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2023

Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What kind of strategies would you like to see implemented that might provide more effective governance structures at post-secondary institutions?  The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) hosted a Collegial Governance Roundtable discussion on Friday which looked to generate a conversation about successful collegial governance on university ... Read More »

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New technologies sprouting in agriculture

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2023

Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge County continued with its three-day Nutrient Management Webinar Series on Monday to talk about technologies that are plowing the way toward innovation in the agricultural industry.  Laio Silvia Sobrinho (Research Associate at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology) spoke about remote management and monitoring rotationally-grazed pastures, ... Read More »

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U of L cancels Widdowson talk

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2023

Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter he University of Lethbridge has cancelled a planned lecture from a controversial guest speaker following pushback from students, faculty, and members of the public.  Frances Widdowson was scheduled for a speaking engagement at the U of L on Feb. 1 but now the school’s president, Mike Mahon, ... Read More »

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Woman accused of mailing puppies back in custody

By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2023

Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman for whom a warrant was issued after she was released from a B.C. jail last month, is back in custody. Jill Heather Marshall is currently in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, from where she was expected to make a CCTV appearance in court on Monday. ... Read More »

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Celebration ushers in Year of the Rabbit for local Chinese

By Justin Seward on January 31st, 2023

The Southern Alberta Chinese Association celebrated the Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Convention Centre on Saturday night. The Lunar New Year began on Jan. 22 and is meant to usher in the Year of the Rabbit – the Water Rabbit in particular. “In Chinese culture, the Rabbit ... Read More »

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Convoy supporters demand justice for ‘political prisoners’

By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2023

Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The anniversary truck convoy to Coutts and a fundraiser event were held on Saturday in support of four men who remain in custody accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border last year. A truck convoy left Lethbridge at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning for ... Read More »

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AHS declares outbreak of pertussis in South Zone

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023

Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services has declared an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the central part of the South Zone, reminding people of the importance of immunization, especially in young children, to prevent further illness.  AHS held a press conference early Friday morning with Dr Vivien Suttorp, lead ... Read More »

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LPS investigating mischief at St. Francis Jr. High

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE Lethbridge Police are investigating after a city school sustained fire damage Thursday night. At approximately 11:51 p.m. police responded to an alarm at St. Francis Junior High along the 300 block of 18 Street South. Police found a window on the northwest side of the building had been pried open and two ... Read More »

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Police warn of possible traffic delays due to planned convoy

By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE/RCMP Lethbridge Police are advising the public of possible traffic disruptions inside and outside city limits as a result of a planned convoy from Lethbridge to Coutts Saturday. Participating vehicles are expected to depart Lethbridge Saturday morning and travel to Coutts along Highway 4 before returning to the city for a private event. ... Read More »

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