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AHS waives ambulance fees for people with no income or address
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
When an emergency is at hand, and an ambulance is needed after the medical emergency has been stabilized, individuals are billed with the fee for that ambulance service. Frequently members of the community have raised the question of who is paying the bill for ambulance calls to Galt Gardens and other areas to help individuals ... Read More »
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By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps at Red Crow Park in Standoff have been touching and helping individuals living on the street to overcome their addiction. Eldon Chief Calf, a past recovery camp participant, shared his experience Wednesday with the camp last year and the help he received. “I’ve been sober ... Read More »
1 responseNeudorf addresses pause on solar, wind projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s six-month moratorium on solar and wind projects has sparked strong opposition but Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says there are valid reasons for it. Neudorf, who is also the Minister of Affordability and Utilities, says the province is trying to address the high costs residents pay for electricity – costs ... Read More »
2 responsesExhibition officially opens Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The doors have opened on the long-awaited and much anticipated Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. An official grand opening event was staged on Thursday afternoon for an invitation-only audience at the brand new facility overlooking Henderson Lake. The event, which started at 2 p.m., featured speeches from various dignitaries and ... Read More »
1 responseNew exhibit explores the ‘nature of play’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Plays has partnered with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to develop an exhibit that explores the world of play and its benefits, through interactive play stations. The exhibit “The Nature of Play” will be featured in the Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s main gallery until March 2024. Manager of the Helen Schuler Nature ... Read More »
1 responseSex charges closer to resolution
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge man who late last year appeared to be on the verge of resolving several sexual related charges, is closer to resolving his matters.  The matter of James Robert Martinac who had previously elected trial by Court of King’s bench judge alone, with a preliminary hearing on charges of sexual assault, sexual contact with ... Read More »
3 responsesMP Thomas gets close-up look at STEM camps
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas made some new friends and perhaps some lasting memories of some science-minded young students on Wednesday. The MP spent time talking to students and learning about their projects during a visit to the Destination Exploration Camp at the University of Lethbridge. The visit was part of a ... Read More »
1 responseConstruction starting on downtown project
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Construction will begin this week on a downtown project that will see watermains replaced and protected cycling lanes constructed. Those two elements are part of three facets of the project that will also include pavement rehabilitation work along 4 Ave. South and 7 St. S. During the project 100-year-old watermains will be replaced ... Read More »
1 responseNo-till trial worth repeating says sugar beet farmer
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Sugar beets which were seeded directly into barley stubble have proven to be a successful venture for one farmer in Lethbridge County. Gary Vucurevich farms in Lethbridge County and shared his findings on a no-till sugar beet trial, presented on July 27 as part of Farming Smarter’s Rolling Innovation Tour, a bus tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in health centre death working on bail plan
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old man accused of killing a resident at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, is working with his lawyers on a bail plan.  Wesley Red Young Man, who is in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, is charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault.  Lethbridge lawyer Cara Lebenzon appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian Open all about community
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com To Rocco Suriano, the Val Matteotti Italian Open is all about community. A community that cares. Suriano, who created the fundraising golf tournament with Tony Rose and John Talerico, told The Herald as 144 participants headed out onto the course that the community supports it as does the community at the hospital who ... Read More »
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