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Cancer Connect program comes to Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new program has been launched in Lethbridge for those living with cancer and for their caregivers, to have a safe space to gather and learn strategies for everyday life while battling the disease. Wellspring Alberta, a registered charity that began in Calgary in 2007 as Wellspring Calgary and later merged with Wellsprings ... Read More »
1 responseEconomic SPC seeks options for water infrastructure upgrade costs
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City taxpayers have dodged a bullet – for now. With city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee on Wednesday hearing a presentation about much-needed and costly improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure, taxpayers could have been facing substantial annual rate increases for the next several years to pay for ... Read More »
1 responseCrown waiting for clarification before sharing disclosure in gym coach case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a former Lethbridge gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls, is still waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee will have to wait in line, however. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Lancee said she has yet to receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College ready to celebrate Coulee Fest
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is ready to open its doors to members of the community to enjoy their fifth annual Coulee Fest Saturday with a bigger and better event for the whole family. Manager of alumni and engagement, Stephanie Savage spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the college could not be more excited about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man changes pleas after charges read
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, changed his mind after he heard the allegations read in court. Jonathan Russell Dyck pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of assault with a weapon, mischief causing damage and breach of release conditions. However, after details of the ... Read More »
1 responseSPC to address fee-for-service and lease agreements
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of city council will be asked on Thursday to recommend approval of a pair of fee-for-service and lease agreements. The first will be with the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. The proposed agreement calls for funding support to be paid to SAAG this year and for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale begins work on outdoor gathering space
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on September 13th, 2023
The Town of Coaldale has broken ground on Phase 3 of the Civic Square project. Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of the highly anticipated year-round outdoor gathering space which will be located on the vacant land behind the Town’s recently completed Civic Square Building. Upon completion, the outdoor gathering place will function ... Read More »
1 responseCity expanding public mural program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest from building owners and artists throughout Lethbridge that are interested in installing a mural on a high-visibility exterior wall across the city. Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Jana MacKenzie spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New effort being made for bail before assault, shooting trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail last April in relation to an assault and shooting earlier this year, will make another attempt to gain his freedom while he waits to stand trial. Robert Duane Vincent was denied bail on April 21, despite assurances by his lawyer he could safely be released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency responders face high stress on the job
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nobody knows when an emergency is going to happen, but when one does, we rely on emergency responders to assist. It’s hard to imagine the sights first responders see on a daily basis here and elsewhere. Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Safety, Health and ... Read More »
2 responsesClassic car show supports food bank
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
Sixty cars of different models rolled into the Logic Lumber Classic Car Museum yard for the 15th annual Rob Dixon Memorial Car Show on Saturday. The car show’s proceeds from the silent auction, car registration, 50/50 and raffle went to the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. “Tom Dixon was a huge car fanatic, loved his old ... Read More »
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