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Licence raffles give hunters a chance to help conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta hunters have a chance to aid provincial conservation efforts and win a chance to go on a special hunt. Raffle tickets are now being sold for the Minister’s Special Licence Hunt. The raffle opened May 30 and runs to Aug. 10. Draw date is Aug. 11. For a $20 ticket, licenced hunters ... Read More »
1 responseCelebrating Canada Day as a new citizen
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com This year’s Canada Day will be the first time celebrating the holiday as a Canadian Citizen for a Lethbridge resident who took the citizenship oath earlier this spring. This year has been one of many accomplishments for Lethbridge resident, Mila Wagner who moved to Alberta two years after Russia invaded Crimea in 2014. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids camp aims to enhance children’s cultural knowledge
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
All aboard the cultural express! There is a new kid’s camp coming to Lethbridge with the hopes of sparking some curiosity and education about the many cultural heritages that make up the community. Beginning next week, children will be able to experience a fun-filled adventure with the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. Jackie Stambene, membership coordinator ... Read More »
1 responseCanada Day party in the parks start early today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s time to party in the park! Two of them to be exact. Canada Day festivities in Lethbridge will run at both Galt Gardens and Henderson Lake with a range of activity and entertainment. Celebrations kick off at Galt Gardens at 9 a.m. with O Canada followed by numerous acts throughout the morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes for Kids YQL steps up again for students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com It is that time of the year again for residents to pull together and help children and youth in southern Alberta get a pair of brand new shoes for their upcoming school year. For their third year in a row, the Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation is hoping to send hundreds of southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival set to share Somali culture
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
From the east of Africa to the south of Canada, newcomers to Lethbridge face many struggles but a familiar festival aims to ease them into their new home. The Somali community in Lethbridge is small but growing as families move here from towns like Brooks or even straight from Somalia itself. President of the Somali ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City getting charged up about Electric Vehicles
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has opened multiple Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations at four strategic locations across the city to accommodate the increase of electricity-propelled vehicles within the city. The City of Lethbridge recently installed 22 new EV charging stations and they are now open to the public for use. ... Read More »
4 responsesKayaking program to make a splash again for summer seniors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is gearing up for their summer programming, which begins as early as next week with the return of intro to kayaking for seniors over 55 years old. Program coordinator Ashley Kern said their intro to kayaking was so successful last year, that they decided to bring it back for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free transit to Henderson for July 1 evening festivities
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Saturday is party time around the country with Canada Day celebrations in the spotlight. And The City of Lethbridge is making it easier for residents planning to hit Henderson Lake on Saturday evening to catch entertainment and enjoy the festivities. Limited parking around Henderson Lake Park doesn’t have to be a deterrent because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple collisions played role in Wednesday traffic delays
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Incidents on Whoop-Up Drive and Crowsnest Trail Wednesday evening left many motorists stranded on the east side of the Oldman River unable to reach West Lethbridge for hours. One incident occurred just after 4 p.m. when a flatbed trailer carrying equipment jack-knifed and flipped on its side in front of startled drivers, some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog agility a sport for owner and pet
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2023
A dog may be mans’ best friend, but Evelyn Sera’s dog will jump through hoops for her – literally. That takes a special kind of relationship, and a whole lot of training, particularly if dog and owner participate in dog agility competitions. “Agility is basically a sport, a dog sport,” Sera says. “The challenge of ... Read More »
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