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Residents encouraged to stuff the bus today at YMCA
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
School may be just about over for the summer for most students, but the Cor Van Raay YMCA still wants to stuff a bus, just not with students. The YMCA is inviting the public to to support the Stuff the Bus campaign, which collects backpacks, school supplies, clothing and food for families that may be ... Read More »
1 response‘Oops Taggers’ ensure green cart program runs smoothly
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After only one month of operation, the city is already touting the success of the curbside organics collection program. James Nicholls, collections manager of the waste and environment department, said Thursday about 85 per cent of residents are participating so far. “We’ve already diverted over 1,300 tons of curbside organics waste from the ... 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 »
1 responseLPS balance public awareness and safety with integrity of investigation
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
Information has been scarce regarding a suspected kidnapper at large in Lethbridge following a two-month investigation. However, the public’s desire to become aware of potential criminals on the loose can sometimes conflict with the police necessity to investigate with a low profile. On April 23, a 72-year-old woman was kidnapped by a man claiming to ... Read More »
1 responseFestival of Quilts a showcase of colourful creations of comfort
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 23rd, 2023
There weren’t any basketballs, volleyballs, birdies, hockey pucks or anything else one might expect to see in a college gymnasium, but there were quilts as far as the eye could see. That’s not the usual scene at the Lethbridge College, but it was this past weekend during the 2023 Festival of Quilts put on by ... Read More »
1 response‘Annie Effect’ helps annual Angel Tree campaign in memory of baby daughter
By Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Christmas campaign has received an early donation from a family honouring their baby daughter who would have turned one year old this month. On June 20 Annie Rae Olsen would have celebrated her first birthday, but she passed away in her sleep on October ... Read More »
2 responses‘Making it Big in Lethbridge’ exhibit offers a summer space for art
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
Local artists had an opportunity to showcase their work during Casa’s annual summer salon. The theme this year, Making it Big in Lethbridge, was inspired by artists actually making it big, said Darcy Logan, curator of gallery services at Casa. “It’s kind of a play on words because, obviously, we’re talking about scale,” Logan said. ... Read More »
1 responseCity hall ceremony celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
The city celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day Wednesday with a ceremony and a blessing by an Indigenous elder. Several members from the neighbouring First Nations spoke alongside representatives of the city, including Deputy Mayor John Middleton-Hope. He says the events were a great opportunity for the city to showcase their relationship with the Indigenous population ... Read More »
2 responsesCharity helps people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 22nd, 2023
There is something fulfilling when experiencing the beauty of the outdoors, whether it’s the warmth of the sun, birds singing or the bright colours adding to the magnificent scenery. It’s hard to imagine not being able to enjoy the outdoors and activities because of a disability. However, a southern Alberta charity is working hard to ... Read More »
1 responseBook looks at early days of film making in Alberta
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2023
The Galt Museum hosted author Mary Graham recently to talk about early filmmaking through her book “A Stunning Backdrop: Alberta in the Movies, 1917-1960. The book tells the untold story of six rollicking decades of filmmaking in Alberta. Graham uses her 12 years years of research to talk about a film history unlike any other. ... Read More »
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