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Artist brings poetry and music to the Owl stage
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Gordon Leigh isn’t letting age slow him down. Soon to be 81, the well-known city musician who used to be seen regularly busking downtown with his trumpet, is hitting the stage Wednesday at the Owl Acoustic Lounge for its monthly poetry session. And he’s bringing with him a new CD of ... Read More »
2 responsesConstruction starting on new westside elementary school
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Construction has begun on a new public elementary school in West Lethbridge. The Lethbridge School Division had a ground-breaking ceremony Friday afternoon at the construction site of their newest school. Members of the Lethbridge School Division, dignitaries, and members of the designing and construction teams gathered Friday despite the rain to ... Read More »
2 responsesAuthors have their say at Word on the Street festival
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The annual Word on the Street Lethbridge Book and Magazine Festival allowed attendees to listen a variety of authors and learn more about other various organizations in the city on Saturday. Something new this year was that the festival had the addition of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge’s Arts Day ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege celebrates Apprenticeship Day
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge College celebrated Apprenticeship Day with a barbecue for the multiple apprentices who are enrolled in the various trades programs offered at the institution. Along with many industry partners and members of the Lethbridge College community, dozens of apprentices took part of the celebration. They listened to speeches recognizing the important role they ... Read More »
1 responseWoman ordered to appear for sentencing
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A judge has ordered that a woman who pleaded guilty to impaired driving and failure to remain at the scene of an accident, personally attend court for her sentencing hearing. Shenese Amy-Llynn Prefontaine, who lives in Calgary, was set to be sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice. Lethbridge lawyer Cara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man admits to stabbing in court testimony
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 40-year-old man on trial for second-degree murder admitted that in July of 2020 he stabbed 16-year-old Tregan Crow Eagle, but only after the younger man came at him with a knife. Dustin Big Bull, who described the events leading up to the stabbing, testified Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ceremony kicks off Truth and Reconciliation Week events
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2023
Theodora Macleod LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Five days from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the City of Lethbridge officially kicked off what they hope will be a week of connection and learning. In the warm morning breeze, members of the community, along with members of city council, and representatives of the Indigenous community ... Read More »
1 responseCity to recognize Reconciliation Week
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Theodora Macleod Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Monday marks the start of Reconciliation Week across Canada. In response, the City of Lethbridge will be hosting a series of events over the week that aim to promote learning and engagement. The week is set to kick off with an opening ceremony on Monday morning at 10 a.m. ... Read More »
1 responseFran Rude celebrated at annual mayor’s luncheon for the arts
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge hosted its annual Mayor’s Luncheon for business and the arts Wednesday to celebrate members of the community involved with arts. Mayor Blaine Hyggen said to those in attendance that the city fortunate to have a thriving art scene that reflects the diversity, creativity and spirit ... Read More »
1 responseAccused smugglers scheduled to stand trial next summer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald Two B.C. men accused of trying to smuggle drugs over the border earlier this year are scheduled to stand trial next summer in Lethbridge court of justice. Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu and Harmanpreet Singh Sidhu will stand trial for one week beginning June 17, 2024. The date was confirmed Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseGala puts spotlight on work of Woods Homes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Community members voiced the importance of supporting Wood’s Homes at its annual gala last weekend at the Coast Hotel. This year’s theme was “Diamonds are Forever.” At the Wood’s Homes gala, a film about the service Wood’s Homes offers was shared titled “A Journey Through the Woods” to which ... Read More »
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