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Rose ceremony honours battle with breast cancer
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2023
The Rose Ceremony was held in between races at the annual ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival at Henderson Lake Park on Saturday. The ceremony is led by the Abreast Of ‘Bridge Dragon Boat team and honours survivors and for those that have lost their battle with cancer. There were teams from B.C., Manitoba ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual dragon boat festival bigger and better
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2023
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival had a very festive feel over the weekend at Henderson Lake Park. The festival saw an increase in teams from a year ago. “There’s just over 60,” said Kimberlee Davis, dragon boat festival planning committee chair. “The festival has grown significantly. Last year ... Read More »
1 responsePharmacist recognized nationally for his efforts to help patients
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local pharmacist has been recognized nationally for his innovative and creative ways of helping his patients with specialized custom dosage forms called compounding. Igor Shaskin, pharmacist and co-owner of Stafford Pharmacy Home Healthcare, says the award is an annual award given to a Canadian pharmacist involved in compounding. “The award was given ... Read More »
1 responseEmpress Theatre hits the stage with return of summer youth programs
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
The Empress Theatre is excited for the return of youth day camps after a three-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We noticed that the kids get very excited because they’re coming back, and they have their favorite camp,” says theatre director Margaret Ann Bianco. “then they keep coming back, and they will form friendships ... Read More »
1 responseAlbertans urged to contact police if they suspect hate crimes
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
Whether it be an offence like vandalism or a verbal assault like uttering of threats, police say hate crimes are becoming more common in Alberta. Provincial RCMP say the increase in hate incidents include everything from defacing murals to protests getting out of hand. Alberta RCMP media relations manager, Fraser Logan, says people should come ... Read More »
1 responseLobsterfest goes ahead with silent auction despite cancellation of event
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Cancelling the Lethbridge Rotary Lobsterfest last month was a hard decision to make for committee members, but they are not giving up on their silent auction. Auction committee member Kimberlee Davis, said the annual fundraising event has been taking place for 18 years, but it had to be cancelled this year because of ... Read More »
1 responseShakespeare in the Park back on stage this summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 24th, 2023
Another warm summer and another highly anticipated performance of a classic Shakespeare play is coming to the amphitheatre in Galt Gardens downtown. This year, the Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society is performing a rendition of The Taming of the Shrew, set in the 60s and directed by Jesse Thibert. Cast member Trevor Loman who is playing ... Read More »
1 responseCharges stayed against men charged with drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary resident who was accused of importing 300 kilograms of methamphetamine into Alberta from the U.S., is no longer facing charges. Paramjit Laroyia, 49, was charged with importing narcotics and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and smuggling under the Customs Act, but the ... Read More »
1 responseFather pleads guilty to assault of baby girl
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A father who repeatedly assaulted his young baby, could be sent to prison for seven years if a judge accepts the recommendation of his lawyer and the Crown prosecutor. The father, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice ... Read More »
1 responseNDP seeking all-party committee to address homelessness
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Homelessness is on the rise in Lethbridge and the provincial government is being urged to put an end to the crisis. According to a 2022 report by HomelessHub, over 450 people in Lethbridge are experiencing some degree of homelessness. NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West, Shannon Phillips, has called on the UCP government to make several changes ... Read More »
8 responsesDragon boats set to race at Henderson Lake this weekend
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
The Dragonboat Association of Southern Alberta (DASA) is swiftly paddling in preparation for the annual ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival this weekend at Henderson Lake Park. Sixty seven teams are set to compete in this year’s dragon boat festival, including eight beginner teams. Karen Johnson, DASA race chairperson and head coach, said there’s ... Read More »
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