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Young students learn about career paths in STEAM

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Our Lady of the Assumption School hosted an action-packed day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) learning for their students on Thursday.  Grade 1 and Grade 2 students learned about nuts and bolts, measuring cups, P-traps, marshmallow structures, and robotics.  Grade 3 and Grade 4 students learned about food preparation, tire ... Read More »

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Motion calls on council to repurpose pavilions; potential demolition of historic building on agenda

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Can the old pavilions at the Lethbridge Exhibition be repurposed? Acting mayor Ryan Parker will be asking that question at city council’s next meeting on Tuesday. Parker will be presenting an official business motion that directs administration to explore the feasibility of repurposing those pavilions for recreational opportunities and report back to council ... Read More »

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City EMS earns high marks for commitment to care

By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has attained the Emergency Medical Services Accreditation Certification from Accreditation Canada, highlighting the commitment of excellence in care and organizational performance. Accreditation logistics officer for the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Chris Fahey said part of their contract with Alberta Health Services is to have ... Read More »

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City artist invited to SCF songwriting competition

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2023

Editor’s note: The artist just received word that he’ll play on the 3rd instead of the 4th so this is an updated version of the story. LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com South Country Fair organizers made Thorsten Nesch’s day on Wednesday. Nesch was invited to perform a song in the SCF songwriting competition at The Slice on June ... Read More »

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Galt Museum gearing up for summer activities

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather and official summer just around the corner, residents will be looking for fun pastimes to take part with their family and friends, and the Galt Museum and Archives has a variety of activities for people of all ages. Even though there is still plenty of May left, the Galt Museum ... Read More »

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Spotlight to shine on provincial One Act Festival

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2023

Following local theatre group Playgoer’s successful centennial celebration last month, the show goes on with Playgoers partnering with the Alberta Drama Festival Association (ADFA) in hosting this year’s One Act Festival. The one act festival performances will take place at the Yates Memorial Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday matinee performances will be ... Read More »

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Indigenous high school grads step into future

By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023

Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It is a special time when students graduate high school; it is the first step into adulthood with education and a potential for furthering education. These students are the future of society. Forty-nine Indigenous students have graduated this year in the Lethbridge School Division. The numbers of ... Read More »

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Target Hunger in need of volunteers to help support city wide food drive

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023

Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With inflation getting worse and food prices increasing the hard reality for some families having to face on a daily basis is turning to the food bank for assistance. The Lethbridge food banks are experiencing a shortage of volunteers for the upcoming Target Hunger event. June 10 is the ... Read More »

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Transit added to fee assistance program

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced an expansion of its recreation and culture fee assistance program Tuesday to include bus passes for residents facing financial barriers. In last year’s operating budget deliberations, city council made the decision to build off the success of the existing recreation and culture fee assistance program and the temporary ... Read More »

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Voters have their say at advance polls

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Randy Devine and his wife Candy don’t exactly believe this election comes down to choosing the lesser of all evils. In fact, they are convinced MLA Nathan Neudorf of the United Conservative Party is far and away the best candidate running in the Lethbridge East constituency. “I like that he was voted by ... Read More »

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Lethbridge School Division names Nightingale new superintendent

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division has announced the appointment of a new superintendent who has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the education system. Board chair Allison Purcell announced Tuesday that Mike Nightingale has been appointed as superintendent of the Lethbridge School Division. She said the search for a new superintendent ... Read More »

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