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Galt Gardens had much to offer on Canada Day
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2023
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The colour red was out in full force at Galt Gardens as Lethbridge celebrated Canada Day festivities on Saturday. Various singers and dancers provided entertainment, people could enjoy a charity breakfast hosted by the Interfaith Food Bank, a car show was staged by the Le Barons Car Club and an outdoor ... Read More »
1 responseCrowds flock to Henderson for Canada Day activities
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2023
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD Thousands of people flocked to Henderson Lake Park for Canada Day festivities on Saturday. “Planning is delightful chaos every year,” said Sarah Burton, Canada Day committee chair. “It’s so much fun. We have a really good committee and lots of help. And so, you know, we start in January and plug ... Read More »
1 responseRaymond football great honoured by hometown
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald During his illustrious 17-year Canadian Football League career, Lloyd Fairbanks didn’t make it home often to Raymond for the annual July 1 parade and Stampede. Canada’s national holiday is a special day for Raymond which doubles or triples in size on the July 1 weekend as families hold reunions with loved ... Read More »
1 responseB-17 lands in city as part of summer tour
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey landed in Lethbridge Monday morning to prepare for the Flying Legends of Victory tour taking place this week. The tour is presented by the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona, where the B-17 among other Second World War planes are displayed in their museum. Ground stop ... Read More »
1 responseMore jail time for city man
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to several criminal offences, as well as offences under the Traffic Safety Act, will spend some time in jail on top of a sentence he is already serving. Scott Eugene Conine, 40, was sentenced to five and a half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrior relay back in action for Canada Day weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
This Canada Day weekend is set to see shining sun along with some of fantastic events and entertainment across the city. One such event, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, will be fun, free and frantic, as the Warrior Relay dashes back to Lethbridge. The Warrior Relay has been played in North America for ... Read More »
1 responseLicence raffles give hunters a chance to help conservation efforts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta hunters have a chance to aid provincial conservation efforts and win a chance to go on a special hunt. Raffle tickets are now being sold for the Minister’s Special Licence Hunt. The raffle opened May 30 and runs to Aug. 10. Draw date is Aug. 11. For a $20 ticket, licenced hunters ... Read More »
1 responseKids camp aims to enhance children’s cultural knowledge
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
All aboard the cultural express! There is a new kid’s camp coming to Lethbridge with the hopes of sparking some curiosity and education about the many cultural heritages that make up the community. Beginning next week, children will be able to experience a fun-filled adventure with the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. Jackie Stambene, membership coordinator ... Read More »
1 responseCanada Day party in the parks start early today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s time to party in the park! Two of them to be exact. Canada Day festivities in Lethbridge will run at both Galt Gardens and Henderson Lake with a range of activity and entertainment. Celebrations kick off at Galt Gardens at 9 a.m. with O Canada followed by numerous acts throughout the morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes for Kids YQL steps up again for students
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com It is that time of the year again for residents to pull together and help children and youth in southern Alberta get a pair of brand new shoes for their upcoming school year. For their third year in a row, the Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation is hoping to send hundreds of southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival set to share Somali culture
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
From the east of Africa to the south of Canada, newcomers to Lethbridge face many struggles but a familiar festival aims to ease them into their new home. The Somali community in Lethbridge is small but growing as families move here from towns like Brooks or even straight from Somalia itself. President of the Somali ... Read More »
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