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Family and friends share the stage in a special way with University of Lethbridge grad
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge captured the special moments that led to his graduation in a unique way, and ended up attracting a lot of attention from attendees. Hassan Nadeem, who graduated from the U of L with a Bachelors Degree of Management in accounting, said he wanted his family ... Read More »
2 responsesPlay helps grow the human brain, says U of L professor
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2023
While it is common knowledge that young children need to grow and shape their brains for the future, it is now understood that the same requirements are needed for adolescents. According to a University of Lethbridge professor in neuroscience, Dr. Robbin Gibb, the simple act of playing can help grow the human brain and even ... Read More »
2 responsesSearch and rescue exercises underway on local terrain
By Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Five days of search and rescue training by the 435 Transportation and Rescue Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force began here Monday. A total of about 100 personnel from elements of the Canadian and American military will be operating out of the Lethbridge airport for the annual search and ... Read More »
1 responseDigital media company drawing attention to Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge has been gaining national and international attention thanks to a local digital media production company that has partnered up with a few local organizations. Winged Whale Media CEO, Ed Limon said they recently partnered up with the Tourism Lethbridge to create a 360° video and won an international award. “We won gold ... Read More »
1 responseVulcan celebrating Spock Days on weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Town of Vulcan is getting ready to welcome visitors beaming in from all parts of the province and beyond to take part in their annual Spock Days this weekend. Vulcan tourism adviser Olivia McLean said Spock Days brings the community together and gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy all things Star Trek. ... Read More »
1 responseBurton Cummings returning to Lethbridge this weekend
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Break it to them gently but Burton Cummings has his own way to rock. And the Canadian rock legend will be showing it to a Lethbridge audience once again on June 11 when he will stand tall at the Enmax Centre with his band the Carpet Frogs. Cummings, who last appeared in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseWomen motorcyclists rally for charity
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2023
Women in the Wind WindSun Riders Chapter Lethbridge held its inaugural Motorcycle Poker Rally on Saturday. The rally stretched 245 kilometres and riders revved up at Honkers Bar and Grill and rode to Cattlemen’s Chophouse in Picture Butte, down to Simply Irresistible in Welling, up to Fort MacLeod’s Stronghold Brewing and back to Honkers. Riders ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors Week in full swing
By Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2023
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There may only be 52 weeks in a year, but reserving one for seniors following their lifetime of hard work is an easy decision. From June 5-11, seniors are being celebrated across the province in a wide range of ways from activities and events to a simple ... Read More »
2 responsesSportFest an interactive showcase of local programs
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2023
Forty vendors of local sporting organizations at SportFest were showcasing their programs and offerings in the community on Saturday at the Servus Sports Centre. This event is hosted by Lethbridge Sport Council. Vendors were showcasing to attendees through a sport interactive setting of everything from sport, recreation and fitness to health and nutrition. One vendor ... Read More »
1 responseConditions ideal for Cactus Crawl
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2023
Runners perhaps had the ideal weather conditions with cooler temperatures in the 28th annual Coulee Cactus Crawl run on Saturday that took them throughout the river valley. The 20-mile trail race took runners up and down the coulees along the river valley. Participants had the option to run the trek solo or in teams and ... Read More »
1 responseAHS Indigenous liaison discusses acute care work in online session
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As Alberta Health Services celebrates diversity within Indigenous peoples and communities, they are hosting a series of lunchtime online sessions throughout the month of June. Monday’s session focused on a day in the life of Indigenous liaisons working in acute care where close to 60 people tuned in to listen to those who ... Read More »
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