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Emergency responders face high stress on the job
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nobody knows when an emergency is going to happen, but when one does, we rely on emergency responders to assist. It’s hard to imagine the sights first responders see on a daily basis here and elsewhere. Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Safety, Health and ... Read More »
2 responsesFundraiser pulls together to support the United Way
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Pulling a city transit bus will likely never be an effective way to save on the cost of fuel, but it’s proving to be a good way to raise money for important programs in the city. Members of the community pulled together to kick off a United Way of Lethbridge and South Western ... Read More »
1 responseClassic car show supports food bank
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
Sixty cars of different models rolled into the Logic Lumber Classic Car Museum yard for the 15th annual Rob Dixon Memorial Car Show on Saturday. The car show’s proceeds from the silent auction, car registration, 50/50 and raffle went to the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. “Tom Dixon was a huge car fanatic, loved his old ... Read More »
1 responseWeekend Oktoberfest quenches thirst for fun
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
Plenty of beer, bratwursts and schnitzel were consumed during the annual Oktoberfest YQL on Saturday at Festival Square. Jeff Saylor was enjoying the fest with friends and his girlfriend. “Beers, the brats, the bros,” said Saylor, on why he attended. “We love Oktoberfest. It’s a festival of family, of fun, German culture. Yeah it’s refreshing ... Read More »
1 responseDeath makes for lively theme Casa exhibit opening
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023
As foliage begins its visible descent into decay and animals prepare for hibernation, the once lively excitement of growth in Spring and Summer has shifted into anticipation of nature’s death in the chilling months of Autumn. But as Saturday’s Waking Death gallery opening at Casa has shown, death mustn’t always be a morose, fear-filled affair. ... Read More »
1 responseMurder trial expected to be resolved without going to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 60-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death right after Christmas, is expected to resolve his matter, likely later this year, without going to trial. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, the judge was told the Crown and defence are ready to proceed with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dance show tells stories of residential school survivors
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023
Theodora Macleod Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The music of Peter Gabriel and Writing-On-Stone provincial park may not seem to have much in common, but for Deanne Bertsch they were sources of inspiration that led to a student dance production that has performed over 300 times across western Canada. Named in honour of the Peter Gabriel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Order of the Eastern Star donates thousands to local charities
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023
A Lethbridge Masonic organization has handed out more than $7,000 to help several charities better help the people they serve. The Laurel Chapter 43 Order of the Eastern Star, which has existed in Lethbridge for more than a century, donated $7,419.63 to six charities. The donations, which were divied out Monday at the Masonic Lodge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic SPC to address major water utility projects
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is getting back to official business after time away from chambers on Wednesday. Council, acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee, will meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in chambers. On the agenda is a presentation from Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water, Wastewater and Storm Water on ... Read More »
2 responsesWaking Death prepares to kick off exhibit of deadly good art
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023
It’s an old clichĂ© that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes, and while much is said about taxes, the topic of death is far less approachable for many North Americans. But Casa and the members of the Waking Death Collective are daring to challenge the awkward silence through art. “We invited ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Foodgrains Growing Project harvests a success
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023
This year, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrated another series of local harvests. “Throughout Canada and in Alberta, there are numerous small groups of community volunteers who access a piece of land, grow a crop, and donate the proceeds of those crops to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for its work addressing hunger in developing countries,” Ary ... Read More »
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