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SPC to hear about issues impacting shelter capacity

By Lethbridge Herald on June 15th, 2023

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Several issues impact the ability to increase shelter capacity here, the Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council will hear this afternoon. The committee meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers and consists of councillors Mark Campbell, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Jeff Carlson and Nick Paladino. Andrew Malcolm, general manager of ... Read More »

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Coalition of social groups to address SPC meeting

By Lethbridge Herald on June 15th, 2023

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council today will hear a presentation from The Lethbridge Social Helping Organizations Coalition. It is one of several presentations on the agenda which also includes ones from Lethbridge Public Library CEO Terra Plato. The coalition will be presented by Rob Miyashiro, executive ... Read More »

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Victoria Park grads mark special day with individualized ceremonies

By Lethbridge Herald on June 14th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Students from Victoria Park High School had the opportunity to take part in outdoor individualized graduation ceremonies over the last couple of days at Henderson Lake Park.  Principal Cayley King said they had 58 students graduating this year, which is a few more students compared to last year.  “We have elected ... Read More »

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Council approves free parking initiative

By Lethbridge Herald on June 14th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD During Tuesday’s Lethbridge city council meeting, Councillor Rajko Dodic presented an official business motion to council asking his colleagues to support complimentary parking at City Hall in the last week of June on an annual basis to make it easier for residents to pay for their property taxes. “This resolution is ... Read More »

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Suicide risk among Indigenous youth addressed

By Lethbridge Herald on June 14th, 2023

Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Alberta Health Services (AHS) is continuing its month-long celebration of the upcoming National Indigenous People’s Month.  The topic of discussion Monday was Honouring Life, a comprehensive wellness program dealing with mental health and suicide prevention for Indigenous youth; the meeting was held through Zoom at noon.  Nathaniel Chalifoux, one ... Read More »

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Lawyer asks judge to order Crown to provide disclosure

By Lethbridge Herald on June 14th, 2023

Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald Lawyers defending four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during a protest and blockade at the Coutts border last year, want the judge hearing the case to adjourn much of the preliminary proceedings and order the Crown to provide more disclosure. Calgary lawyer Greg Dunn, who represents one of ... Read More »

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Target Hunger gets big support

By Lethbridge Herald on June 13th, 2023

Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge’s Food Bank and Interfaith Foodbank participated in the annual Target Hunger initiative on Saturday. The annual Target Hunger city-wide food drive  takes place on the second Saturday of June and sees volunteers collect food items from each household in the city. “Target Hunger started this year with individuals signing up ... Read More »

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Sneak peek given into Indigenous health program

By Lethbridge Herald on June 13th, 2023

Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER In celebration of the National Indigenous People’s Month, Alberta Health Services (AHS) continued its month-long Zoom event on Thursday at noon.  Although the original discussion for addiction and recovery did not go as planned, AHS had Mike Sutherland and Shang Dong spoke on “Bridging the gap: A look into ... Read More »

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Spotlight shines on blood donors this week

By Lethbridge Herald on June 13th, 2023

This week Canadian Blood Services is celebrating National Donor Week, and their theme is Shine a Light, in hopes that by shining the light on the need for donations they will increase.  Business development manager at the Canadian Blood Services Lethbridge plasma centre, Brenna Scott they are thanking their loyal donors this week while also ... Read More »

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Cummings and company wow appreciative Enmax audience

By Lethbridge Herald on June 13th, 2023

AL BEEBER LETHBRIDGE HERALD He played the songs his fans have come to know and love while throwing in a couple of surprises. And at the end after an encore with his timeless – and timely – classic “Share The Land,” Canadian music icon Burton Cummings left no one wanting for more. Cummings and his ... Read More »

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Council being asked to provide free parking for tax payments

By Lethbridge Herald on June 13th, 2023

AL BEEBER Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge residents have their tax bills and now a city councillor wants to make life a little less expensive when they pay them. Councillor Rajko Dodic today will present an official business motion to council asking his colleagues to support complimentary parking at City Hall in the last week of this ... Read More »

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