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City and RLAC awards highlight contributions to reconciliation
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
It was an evening of community and celebration Monday as the City of Lethbridge and the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) recognized community members and organizations who have made a meaningful contribution to the advancement of reconciliation. The inaugural awards feature eight categories including two that highlight the work of young people, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE seeking raises for care workers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Health care workers who are members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) rallied Monday outside a local supportive living facility to protest a lack of wage increases since 2017. AUPE members rallied outside the Good Samaritan Society’s Park Meadows Village and Cottages, and vice president for AUPE South region, Darren Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in human trafficking case committed to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man accused in relation to a three-year-old human trafficking case has been ordered to stand trial. Mohammad Neirabani, who faced eight sex-related offences, was committed Tuesday following his preliminary hearing in Lethbridge court of justice to stand trial on three of the charges; sexual contact with a child, sexual counsel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rezoning request for LHA proposal gets mixed reaction from public
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The questions were asked and as councillor Rajko Dodic told his fellow members of city council, they were answered during a lengthy and contentious public hearing last Tuesday afternoon into a request to rezone a property so Lethbridge Housing Association can build a 30-bed supportive housing unit. After hearing five-minute presentations by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman ordered to appear for sentencing in impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has ordered that a woman who pleaded guilty to impaired driving and failure to remain at the scene of an accident, personally attend court for her sentencing hearing. Shenese Amy-Llynn Prefontaine, who lives in Calgary, was set to be sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice. Lethbridge lawyer Cara Lebenzon told ... Read More »
1 responseCollege unveils traditional Buffalo Winter Count Robe
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As part of the week’s events recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Lethbridge College unveiled what the college calls “a sign of the ongoing work to understand traditional cultures and ways of knowing.” The traditional Buffalo Winter Count Robe serves as a record of major ... Read More »
2 responsesArtist brings poetry and music to the Owl stage
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Gordon Leigh isn’t letting age slow him down. Soon to be 81, the well-known city musician who used to be seen regularly busking downtown with his trumpet, is hitting the stage Wednesday at the Owl Acoustic Lounge for its monthly poetry session. And he’s bringing with him a new CD of ... Read More »
2 responsesConstruction starting on new westside elementary school
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Construction has begun on a new public elementary school in West Lethbridge. The Lethbridge School Division had a ground-breaking ceremony Friday afternoon at the construction site of their newest school. Members of the Lethbridge School Division, dignitaries, and members of the designing and construction teams gathered Friday despite the rain to ... Read More »
2 responsesAuthors have their say at Word on the Street festival
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The annual Word on the Street Lethbridge Book and Magazine Festival allowed attendees to listen a variety of authors and learn more about other various organizations in the city on Saturday. Something new this year was that the festival had the addition of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge’s Arts Day ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege celebrates Apprenticeship Day
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge College celebrated Apprenticeship Day with a barbecue for the multiple apprentices who are enrolled in the various trades programs offered at the institution. Along with many industry partners and members of the Lethbridge College community, dozens of apprentices took part of the celebration. They listened to speeches recognizing the important role they ... Read More »
1 responseWoman ordered to appear for sentencing
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A judge has ordered that a woman who pleaded guilty to impaired driving and failure to remain at the scene of an accident, personally attend court for her sentencing hearing. Shenese Amy-Llynn Prefontaine, who lives in Calgary, was set to be sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice. Lethbridge lawyer Cara ... Read More »
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