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Shrine to world peace created in river bottom
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 22nd, 2023
A “World Peace Shrine and Sanctuary” created in the city’s river valley has the community buzzing with curiosity. The “World Peace Shrine and Sanctuary” is entitled “The Mirror” and was created by Michael Petrakis who is originally from Greece. He said in an interview this week that his offering of peace is for all members ... Read More »
1 responseFriends of Medicare AGM leaves little unsaid about privatized health care
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 22nd, 2023
“We’re grannies and we’re really raging,” sang a group of four women dressed in red hats and eye-catching aprons. Why the rage? The threat of privatization of health care in Alberta. “Oh, bring back the health care we need,” they lamented on Wednesday at the Friends of Medicare annual general meeting held in the community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recovery community opening offers fresh start out of addictions
By Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Dawn has risen on a new era in addictions treatment in Alberta. The Lethbridge Recovery Community officially opened on a chilly Thursday morning with government officials speaking at the facility on the Jail Road in the County of Lethbridge. The Lethbridge Recovery Community, operated by the adjacent not-for-profit Fresh Start ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business making a big impact in plus size fashion
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
Natasha Gurney, owner of Kurvy Kouture co. in downtown Lethbridge, has a message to share and it’s about more than fashion: Your body is good, it always was. She’s not in the business of “body positivity” or “body acceptance” though, explaining that both the acceptance and positivity movements are rooted in racism and beauty ideals ... Read More »
2 responsesLHA thrilled with housing project approval
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Robin James and the Lethbridge Housing Association were thrilled when city council on Tuesday unanimously approved a request to rezone a property in north Lethbridge so the organization can build a supportive housing project. Council voted 8-0 – Deputy Mayor John Middleton was absent – to change the property at 416 Stafford Drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L career fair helps job seekers make the leap into workforce
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
For many university students, the idea of life after school comes with an anxious uncertainty. If post-secondary is a steppingstone to adulthood, then entering the workforce is the final leap. Fortunately for students at the University of Lethbridge, Career Bridge hosted one of its twice annual career fairs on Wednesday in the First Choice Wellness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing firearms charges ruled fit to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who claimed to be crazy and insisted he have a forensic assessment, is fit to stand trial, a forensic psychiatrist has concluded. Justice Timothy Hironaka referred to the forensic fitness report Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, where Danial Mark Ferguson faces several charges in relation to incidents last May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Controversial professor talks woke-ism in library debate
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
A debate in the main branch of the public library last Saturday afternoon featured controversial professor Frances Widdowson openly debating woke-ism as a threat to academic freedom in response to the University of Lethbridge refusing to provide space for a lecture by her in February. The debate was sponsored by the Justice Centre for Constitutional ... Read More »
3 responsesHeart of a Hero Tour recognizes first responders, highlights career opportunities
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Not many people outside of the medical field will know who Paul Maurice Zoll is. There are few people, however, who aren’t familiar with the artificial cardiac pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator, the development of which Dr. Zoll is credited. Zoll, a Jewish American cardiologist and one of the pioneers in the development of ... Read More »
1 responseOpposing protests counter over school SOGI policies
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tensions were high in front of Lethbridge City Hall Wednesday morning while two opposing groups rallied against each other, where 2SLGBTQ+ community flags were flying under the same wind as freedom fighters and straight pride flags. Hundreds of people from all ages gathered in front of city hall Wednesday with ... Read More »
1 responseVolunteers needed to support victims of crime
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Victim/Witness Services Unit is looking for new volunteers to ensure they can continue to provide their services to victims of crime when they need it the most. VWSU manager Cat Pooley told reporters Tuesday it takes about 65 people to be able to run the program smoothly and it ... Read More »
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