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Curtain closes on provincial One Act festival
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
The provincial One Act Festival announced its winners over the weekend at the Yates Memorial Theatre. The adjudicator at the festival, Deborah Deans, holds an A.R.C.T. in Speech and Drama from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and maintains her private studio in Medicine Hat. Deans noted the technical aspects which contributed to her decision in ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta voters make their mark
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
As the polls wind down and the ballots have been cast, Albertans have made their decision on election day. Nearly 70,000 voters were registered ahead of the election in Lethbridge, according to Elections Alberta, while more than 2.8 million voters were registered across the entire province. Meanwhile, 25 polling stations were set up Monday across ... Read More »
4 responsesPhillips re-elected in Lethbridge West
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The votes are counted and the voters in Lethbridge West have spoken. Shannon Phillips has been re-elected as the New Democratic Party MLA for Lethbridge-West. Phillips addressed the media after Rachel Notley addressed the province, and said she has immense gratitude towards everyone who made this win possible. “It’s just profound gratitude that ... Read More »
6 responsesNeudorf frustrated at slow results; incumbent re-elected in Lethbridge East
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
Note: this is an updated version of the story that appeared in today’s Herald. By 12:30 a.m., the results in Lethbridge East had not yet been finalized with ballots from several polling stations yet to be counted: LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Incumbent MLA Nathan Neudorf has retained his seat in the Alberta Legislature. Neudorf collected 11,003 votes ... Read More »
3 responsesCandidates from UCP, NDP promise a safer future
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Crime and drug use have become a focal point during this election campaign, along with healthcare and other top issues. Now, with just two days before the election officially occurs, the two largest parties in Alberta continue to market their ideas to prospective voters. The UCP released a statement ... Read More »
2 responsesSchool assembly reminds people to ‘Slow Your Roll’
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Coalbanks Elementary School held an assembly honouring Charles Mclntyre’s memory which reminded people to “Slow Your Roll” on Friday morning at the front of Coalbanks school grounds. Charles Mclntyre previously attended Coalbanks before the accident occurred. Principal of Coalbanks Elementary School, Joey Gentile,said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read More »
1 responseService dog takes a ‘paws’ from the job to celebrate birthday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service had a reason to paw-ty Friday, as Victim-Witness Services Unit’s dog Kourt celebrated her fourth birthday and her first-year anniversary with the department. The Golden Retriever-Lab cross joined the VWSU in March 2022 and turned four on May 25 and celebrated on Friday with her human colleagues along with ... Read More »
1 responseGrads celebrate convocation at Lethbridge College
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
Words of encouragement and optimism filled the air as excitement and joy reached a peak, following years of hard work and dedication. Graduates from Lethbridge College walked the stage during the spring convocation ceremony in the Val Matteotti Gym yesterday. Family and friends of the graduates filled the packed gymnasium, taking photos and cherishing the ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s your choice Lethbridge – here are your candidates
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
The Lethbridge Herald reached out to all campaigns running in the city to give candidates an opportunity to present themselves to voters – in their own words – as to why they feel they are the best choice to represent our community with a seat in the legislature. In the riding of Lethbridge-East the candidates ... Read More »
5 responsesSAGE Clan talks to SACPA about challenges faced by the homeless
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2023
It’s hard to imagine what it would be like living on the streets, wondering if you will be able to receive the opportunity of a meal. Secure, Assist, Guard, and Engage (SAGE) Clan Patrol shared the challenges homeless individuals face daily at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on Thursday at noon. The ... Read More »
3 responsesSchool crossing guards rewarded for their efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Snow, rain, heat, cold are no deterrents for crossing guards who brave the elements five days a week during the school year to keep their fellow students safe. About 350 crossing guards from 36 schools across southern Alberta were treated to swimming and lunch at the Cor Van Raay YMCA on Thursday, courtesy ... Read More »
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