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Jail time for man who stole truck and trailer
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD When a Lethbridge resident realized his truck and trailer had just been stolen, he didn’t wait for the police to give chase. The man called police to report the stolen vehicle, but he was already chasing the culprits. By the time police caught up to the owner, he had already found ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Gardens fencing concept sparks strong public opinions
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With city council to consider on Tuesday an official business motion for administration to look into the feasibility of wrought iron fencing being installed around Galt Gardens, many opinions have been formulated and are being expressed by community members. The OBM to be moved by Mayor Blaine Hyggen and ... Read More »
4 responsesMusician Corb Lund named Whoop-Up Days parade marshal
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The name Corb Lund is synonymous with country music in southern Alberta and now the much-honoured Taber native has been named parade marshal at this year’s Whoop-Up Days. Lund first came to the attention of music fans with his rock band The Smalls before turning to country. His Corb Lund Band ... Read More »
2 responsesMinister impressed with city shelter operation
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This week the City of Lethbridge was visited by a contingent of government officials and among them was Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason Nixon who stopped in Thursday. During an event hosted by the Green Acres Foundation, Minister Nixon spoke to the media about his visit and said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf responds to Project of the Century report
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge East MLA and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf has responded to a report issued by the Public Policy Forum on Wednesday. The report says Canada needs to build more electricity generation in the next 25 years to support a net-zero economy by 2050. “In its 2023 budget, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Fair opens in Fort Macleod
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Lethbridge Herald The South Country Fair in Fort Macleod is off and running for three sweltering days of entertainment. The annual festival kicked off Friday night with opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. followed by several musical acts with Lethbridge’s Skinny Dyck closing the night with a performance starting at 12:55 a.m. Entertainment kicks off this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman facing one less charge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 38-year-old city woman is facing one less criminal charge in relation to an incident in which she is accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend earlier this year. A charge against Kristina Hatcher of mischief causing damage under $5,000 was withdrawn Thursday during a hearing in Lethbridge court of Justice. A reason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seniors facility celebrates 50th year of operation
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Green Acres Foundation Blue Sky Lodge celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday with dozens of seniors who call the lodge home, members of the Green Acres Foundation, and a few government dignitaries in attendance. Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon joined the festivities and briefly spoke to those ... Read More »
1 responseAnimal adoption in high demand
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Animals of all varieties are in constant need of adoption, so the animal shelters, foster homes and adoption agencies of Lethbridge teamed up for an afternoon of furry fun in the sun. With the goal of drumming up interest and promoting information about adoption, the Lethbridge Animal Shelter hosted ... Read More »
1 responseCamp Day fundraiser makes a splash for Canadian youth
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD For many a cup of Tim Hortons coffee in the morning is a must to start their day, and on Wednesday proceeds from that coffee became part of a country-wide fundraiser to help youth across Canada attend camp. Scenic Drive Tim Hortons owner Dave Lawlor spoke to media during their Camp ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous festival coming to the coulees
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Some say music can bring people together like nothing else and one new Indigenous music festival at Fort Whoop-Up today aims to make that a reality. Presented by The First Nations Arts Alliance, Come Together will be a music festival featuring various artists, performers and even several food trucks ... Read More »
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