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Paganism in the spotlight at weekend event
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The annual Pagan Fest, staged in Galt Gardens on Saturday, was a chance for fellow pagans to connect with – and learn from – one another in a safe space. “It’s open to not just pagans, but anybody who’s curious and wants to learn what paganism actually is,” said Becca Stirling, Society of Pagan Fellowship ... Read More »
1 responseFestival celebrates Latino heritage
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The Multicultural Centre was in a festive mood as the facility played host to its annual Latin Fest on Saturday. “Latin Fest is a celebration of Latino culture,” said Anastasia Sereda, Southern Alberta Ethic Association executive director. “It’s a celebration of the similarities that Latino culture shares but then also the differences. And there’s lots ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil being asked to support funding requests from Reaching Home portfolio
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked in its consent agenda to approve $400,000 in funding allocation requests recommended by the Economic Standing Policy Committee which includes all members of council. Those recommendations come from the Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategy Advisory Committee. Those requests specifically involve $400,000 in funding from the federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City upgrades fare collection system for buses
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge transit department is upgrading its fare collection system and introducing new self-serve options. A new LT Fare mobile app is now available at the Google and the Apple app stores or online by accessing LTFare.ca The upgraded system now includes tap-to-pay technology for single fares on city buses using ... Read More »
1 responseDiscussions ‘productive’ on case of accused killer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death two days after Christmas, made his first appearance in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench since choosing in June to be tried by the higher court rather than by Alberta Court of Justice, formerly provincial court. David Albert Dragland appeared in court Monday ... Read More »
1 responseHuman trafficking case going to trial in February
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A physician charged in relation to a two-year-old human trafficking case is set to stand trial early next year. The matter for Ziyaad Noor was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday, where Calgary lawyer James Hawkins confirmed the trial will run for five days beginning Feb. 5, 2024. Noor is one of ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil to address speed zone bylaw amendment
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Harmonized school and playground zones could become a reality for Lethbridge if city council gives second and third readings to a bylaw amendment today. Council meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Transportation engineering manager Ahmed Ali will be making a presentation on the bylaw which will see school zones ... Read More »
3 responsesGoldfish derby gives invasive species the hook
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge welcomed residents to participate in Goldfish Derby Days at Chinook Lake Park on Saturday. The event not only allowed for attendees to catch goldfish and koi, but it was an educational opportunity on what those types of invasive fish cause in terms of issues in the city’s storm ponds. “Chinook Lake ... Read More »
1 responseGym coach accused in sex assaults still looking for a lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A gymnastics coach charged a year ago with sexually assaulting several young girls is still looking for a lawyer, nearly three months after he fired his first lawyer. Jamie Ellacott made a brief appearance Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, where he was expected to appear with Calgary lawyer Tonii Roulston. Ellacott told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian cyclist commemorates Commonwealth war graves around the world
By Lethbridge Herald on July 10th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Australian Michael ‘Mic’ Whitty is on a mission that has him crossing Canada to visit every cemetery where a First or Second World War casualty is buried. Travelling the country on a single-speed bicycle from Vancouver, Whitty stopped in Lethbridge on the weekend as he headed east with his goal ... Read More »
1 responseRecovery camps seek support for continued operation
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 8th, 2023
Reports of Indigenous people successfully overcoming addiction by returning to the roots of their culture have been frequently seen. An Indigenous homeless recovery camp program has also seen this success in bringing Indigenous homeless people back to the roots of their culture work in the past. Funding for the Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep ... Read More »
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