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Camp Day fundraiser makes a splash for Canadian youth
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD For many a cup of Tim Hortons coffee in the morning is a must to start their day, and on Wednesday proceeds from that coffee became part of a country-wide fundraiser to help youth across Canada attend camp. Scenic Drive Tim Hortons owner Dave Lawlor spoke to media during their Camp ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous festival coming to the coulees
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Some say music can bring people together like nothing else and one new Indigenous music festival at Fort Whoop-Up today aims to make that a reality. Presented by The First Nations Arts Alliance, Come Together will be a music festival featuring various artists, performers and even several food trucks ... Read More »
1 responseResolution possible for case involving June standoff
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge man arrested following a standoff with police last month remains in custody while his lawyer discusses with the Crown a resolution that won’t involve going to trial. Logan Conrad Drake was expected to have a bail hearing last week in Lethbridge court of justice, but an agent for Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers still needed for upcoming airshow
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge International Airshow is quickly approaching, and organizers are in need of volunteers to help it run smoothly. President of the Lethbridge International AirshowDallas Harty said this week there are multiple volunteer positions that need to be filled. “In order to operate an air show this size we rely heavily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction starting on new Blood Tribe recovery community
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Ground was broken Wednesday on a Blood Tribe recovery community at Moses Lake just outside of Cardston. The 75-bed facility is a joint project involving the provincial government and the Blood Tribe. It is being supported by a $30-million initial capital investment from the province plus operating costs. It’s expected to ... Read More »
2 responsesProgram connects kids with seniors
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald eniors and children of the community had the opportunity to interact through intergenerational play Tuesday morning thanks to a partnership between multiple organizations. Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, Family Centre and Building Brains Together partnered up to close the age gap between seniors and children from the community through a multitude of activities ... Read More »
1 responsePolice seeking to identify suspect in three arson incidents here
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Multiple arsons have led Lethbridge Police Services to seek the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male in connection with them. Early afternoon on Wednesday, July 12, the suspect lit a couch on fire behind a residence along the 1100 block of 19 Street South; a nearby neighbour was ... Read More »
1 responseMachete assault lands city man intermittent jail sentence
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge man who cut another man’s hand with a machete because he was making too much noise, will be allowed to serve a jail sentence on weekends. Tyler Daniel Letkeman pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of assault with a weapon and was handed a ... Read More »
2 responsesStreet sweeping program a huge success this spring
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD If you noticed the street in front of your house being free of debris, you can thank the City of Lethbridge’s annual neighbourhood Street Sweeping program for that. The City announced Monday its program successfully brushed up 788 kilometres of residential roadways and collected 3,000 tonnes of debris. Each year during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vandals wreak havoc at Family Centre West
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jocelyn Hill, parent coach at Family Centre West, did not expect to encounter a scene of vandalism at the Family Centre outdoor play area early Monday morning. Family Centre West is a non-profit organization providing youth and families with programs, resources, and connections that westside community members enjoy utilizing. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police issue 138 tickets during Street Machine Weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service said Monday they issued more than 100 tickets and removed multiple impaired drivers from the road during Street Machine Weekend. In a release LPS states they issued 130 tickets with the majority of the tickets issued for stunting and equipment violations. In addition, there were three ... Read More »
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