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City crews tackling pothole repairs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They appeared seemingly out of nowhere almost everywhere and have been the focus of numerous complaints from city residents. Yes, we’re talking potholes. This year they may be more noticeable than previous springs due to the numerous freeze-thaw cycles Lethbridge experienced last winter. But with warmer weather and the availability of hot asphalt, ... Read More »
2 responsesRemote sensing studies on archeological sites takes flight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge student working on her PhD in remote sensing related to archaeology has been given the green light to utilize an area within the campus for her studies. Tammi Mills was recently given permission to use a section of grassed area overlooking the coulees in the northeast area of the ... Read More »
2 responsesBlood Tribe launches initiatives to combat drug crisis
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Blood Tribe chief and council are taking new actions to address drug trafficking and the opioid crisis. Chief Roy Fox, in a special announcement on the tribe’s YouTube channel on Monday, said more than $1 million is being invested in two new initiatives. They include funding for a police task force and renovations ... Read More »
1 responsePremier outlines vision for economy at chamber talk
By Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch with Premier Danielle Smith Monday where she outlined her government’s vision for a strong and prosperous economy in Alberta, and the role the business community plays in Alberta’s future. During the introductory speech, CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Cyndi Bester ... Read More »
1 responseNew director at the helm of the Allied Arts Council
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jana MacKenzie is ready for new challenges as executive director of the Allied Arts Council. MacKenzie stepped into her new role on April 3, taking over from the retired Suzanne Lint. MacKenzie is well familiar with the AAC – she’s handled different roles in the organization since 2006 when she worked in reception ... Read More »
1 responseHunter holds campaign launch in Coaldale
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on April 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Grant Hunter officially announced his candidacy for re-election as MLA for the United Conservative Party in the Taber-Warner riding. “After eight years as your MLA, I’m putting my name forward once more,” Hunter told supporters at his Campaign Office in Coaldale, Thursday. As part of his campaign launch Hunter addressed supporters in Coaldale, ... Read More »
3 responsesNew documentary traces roots of iconic Burger Baron chain
By Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023
Craig Albrecht Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An iconic fast-food chain which traces its roots back to Lethbridge more than six decades ago is the subject of a documentary premiering this spring at a prestigious film festival. The Lebanese Burger Mafia is billed in part as a “meaty saga of a rogue fast-food chain with mysterious ... Read More »
2 responsesResidential street sweeping to start this week in city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com If you don’t move, you will lose and possibly get ticketed. Yes, it’s the season for residential street sweeping and City crews will be hitting the road. On Monday, signs will be placed in the first zone with sweeping starting in the far south area of the city on Tuesday. Sweeping will be ... Read More »
1 responseTurban Day celebrates college Sikh community
By Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Sikh community at Lethbridge College on Friday hosted their second annual International Turban Day to share information on the turban’s cultural significance. Those who were interested could also have a turban tied onto their heads. College research scientist and president of the Sikh Society of Lethbridge Alberta, ... Read More »
2 responsesNew program aimed at finding better employment opportunities
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 14th, 2023
The Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are partnering on a program to help community members find better employment. The free 10-week program will start April 17 and run until the end of June with people coming weekly on Mondays from 10 a.m until noon. Attendees will have to ... Read More »
2 responsesFair connects families with community disability resources
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Autism Alberta’s Family Resources Centres Lethbridge Region hosted a resource fair Thursday at the Multicultural Centre to connect members of the community with various organizations. Family resources co-ordinator with the Autism Alberta’s Family Resources Centres Lethbridge Region, Brandon Rudics, said they wanted to have multiple organizations under one roof to make it ... Read More »
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