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Council narrowly approves federal Reaching Home funding for consultant
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Is $200,000 to much to spend on a consultant? Even though the money is from the federal government, city council on Tuesday debated at length the first point of a resolution to spend $400,000 of federal Reaching Home funds. By a narrow 5-4 margin, council voted to approve the hiring of a consultant ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
The SouthGrow Regional Initiative, in collaboration with MNP LLP, Ridge Utilities and Community Futures Lethbridge Region, has opened applications for the Agri-Food Futures Scholarship Program. This esteemed scholarship program aims to support local youth pursuing a rewarding career in the agri-food industry in southern Alberta. Scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded to three exceptional ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College research farm a growing concern
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s a 385-acre farm just east of Lethbridge that looks like any other farm in the area, at least to the casual observer or anyone who’s not particularly farm savvy. Perhaps the biggest indication that the farm might be a little different, however, is the variety of crops being grown. When it comes ... Read More »
2 responsesCity council to consider motion to put fencing around Galt Gardens
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: City Hall has just announced this OBM will be removed from Thursday’s agenda and instead will be put on the agenda of the July 25 city council meeting. LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion is being put forward Thursday at the Community Safety Policy Committee of city council to erect a wrought ... Read More »
4 responsesCity council approves harmonized speed zones
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge drivers will soon have to watch their speed more carefully more often in school zones. City council unanimously approved on Tuesday a motion calling for the harmonization of school and playground zones in Lethbridge. There was no debate on the motion, the matter which started and ended quickly after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council being asked to support funding requests from Reaching Home portfolio
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked in its consent agenda to approve $400,000 in funding allocation requests recommended by the Economic Standing Policy Committee which includes all members of council. Those recommendations come from the Community Wellbeing and Safety Strategy Advisory Committee. Those requests specifically involve $400,000 in funding from the federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goldfish derby gives invasive species the hook
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge welcomed residents to participate in Goldfish Derby Days at Chinook Lake Park on Saturday. The event not only allowed for attendees to catch goldfish and koi, but it was an educational opportunity on what those types of invasive fish cause in terms of issues in the city’s storm ponds. “Chinook Lake ... Read More »
1 responseFestival celebrates Latino heritage
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The Multicultural Centre was in a festive mood as the facility played host to its annual Latin Fest on Saturday. “Latin Fest is a celebration of Latino culture,” said Anastasia Sereda, Southern Alberta Ethic Association executive director. “It’s a celebration of the similarities that Latino culture shares but then also the differences. And there’s lots ... Read More »
1 responsePaganism in the spotlight at weekend event
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
The annual Pagan Fest, staged in Galt Gardens on Saturday, was a chance for fellow pagans to connect with – and learn from – one another in a safe space. “It’s open to not just pagans, but anybody who’s curious and wants to learn what paganism actually is,” said Becca Stirling, Society of Pagan Fellowship ... Read More »
1 responseCity upgrades fare collection system for buses
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge transit department is upgrading its fare collection system and introducing new self-serve options. A new LT Fare mobile app is now available at the Google and the Apple app stores or online by accessing LTFare.ca The upgraded system now includes tap-to-pay technology for single fares on city buses using ... Read More »
1 responseDiscussions ‘productive’ on case of accused killer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death two days after Christmas, made his first appearance in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench since choosing in June to be tried by the higher court rather than by Alberta Court of Justice, formerly provincial court. David Albert Dragland appeared in court Monday ... Read More »
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