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U of L hosts week of activities to help students flourish
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 13th, 2025
The University of Lethbridge held a play and carnival activity in their Science Atrium as part of their first ever Flourishing Week. Shaylona Raju-Bunnage, student wellness outreach coordinator for the university, says Flourishing Week accompanied the relaunch of the on-campus rec-rooms. “These places are for students to come hangout, connect (and) take a break from ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers playing a global role amid looming tariff war
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2025
Kristine Jean – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Being resilient and realizing Canada’s important role as a net food exporter was part of a message shared by keynote speaker Gary Mar at the 2025 Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show this week in Lethbridge. On day one of the two-day annual conference Wednesday, Mar spoke about ... Read More »
2 responsesIntegrity commissioner motion ruled out of order
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen on Tuesday ruled an official business motion regarding a proposed integrity commissioner be included in a council code of conduct bylaw was out of order because the matter had been dealt with previously. A challenge by Acting Mayor Jeff Carlson failed by one vote to get the mayor’s ruling overturned. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe opposed to new coal mines in Crowsnest Pass
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 12th, 2025
Alexandra Noad LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Blood Tribe Chief and Council have announced they have taken a stance against any new coal mines in the Crowsnest Pass region. In a community update letter Chief and Council say both the ending of the 1976 Coal Policy and the Dec. 20 announcement of the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking volunteers for Emergency Social Services team
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to join the Emergency Social Services (ESS) team to support their community during large-scale emergencies and disasters. Jamie Anderson, Emergency Planning Administrator with the City of Lethbridge told reporters Tuesday morning that the City takes emergency planning and preparedness seriously and has a number of plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province wants Ottawa to get tough on drug crime
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government wants Ottawa to get tougher on drug crime. Premier Danielle Smith and Mickey Amery, the Alberta Minister of Justice and Attorney General, want the federal government to completely scrap Bill C-5 and reintroduce minimum jail sentences for offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The purpose of the bill, ... Read More »
3 responsesProvince funding efforts to prevent gender-based violence
By Sam Leishman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 12th, 2025
The Alberta government is investing $15.7-million to support its on-going efforts to prevent gender-based violence. This money is part of a four-year $54-million bilateral agreement that Alberta signed with the federal government back in 2023 aimed at developing a provincial strategy that will address critical gaps in gender-based violence supports. Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twine recycling collection pays big for local 4-H club
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 12th, 2025
A local 4-H club won $3,000 for collecting twine from local farms to be recycled. Northern Lethbridge 4-H Beef Club won the first of four cash prizes of equal amount as part of the Alberta Ag-Plastic Recycle it! Program which is in partnership between Alberta Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) and Cleanfarms. Treena Van Hierden, leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!STEM conference highlights work of women
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge hosted their annual Women in STEM conference on Tuesday to bring together women across all STEM disciplines at the university and showcase their work and connect with others in the field. STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the event ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil to discuss possible integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will address the subject of an integrity commissioner when they meet today. The City’s Code of Conduct Bylaw 6125 requires that council review that bylaw during each term “upon relevant legislative amendments or when appropriate,” says a report to council. Two versions of amending Bylaws 6454 are being considered with one ... Read More »
4 responsesCity seeking resident’s input on Land Use Bylaw renewal project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2025
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to make their voices heard in regard to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Renewal Project during an open house today at the Galt Museum. Ross Kilgour, project manager and community planner with the City, told reporters Monday afternoon that members of the community are welcomed to ... Read More »
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