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AHS to permanently close ambulatory clinic in Picture Butte
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Alberta Health Services has announced the permanent closure of Piyami Health Centre’s ambulatory clinic, in Picture Butte effective Oct. 15. A statement issued by AHS indicated the closure of the clinic will not affect other AHS services at that location such as laboratory services and diagnostic imaging, and that the ambulatory clinic, “is ... Read More »
2 responsesEx-cop says city problems are crime, not homelessness
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Follow the money – that’s the advice of a retired police officer to people wondering about the root of problems in Lethbridge. The retired police officer, who has seen the dark side of life on the beat in a major Canadian city, will be known as “Radar” in this story due to personal ... Read More »
25 responsesFlag-raising remembers Hong Kong veterans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They were the first Canadian soldiers to head overseas in the Second World War and they were the last to return home after being freed from Japanese prisoner of war camps. After arriving in Hong Kong in the fall of 1941, those who survived the invasion of the Crown colony by Japanese forces ... Read More »
3 responsesCollege breaking down cultural barriers for Indigenous students
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 12th, 2023
In a matter of weeks students of all ages will return to the classroom for another Autumn of scholastic advancement. For Indigenous students entering post-secondary, it is not always easy to adapt to the new environment. “A lot of students who are coming from an Indigenous community and transitioning to Lethbridge College and the city ... Read More »
1 responseProvince raises civil claims limit
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The province of Alberta is simplifying the process of filing civil claims in the province. The Government of Alberta recently announced that Albertans can now file civil claims for amounts up to $100,000 in the Alberta Court of Justice, previously known as provincial court. It’s an increase of $50,000. It’s the first time ... Read More »
2 responsesBusiness owners concerned about impact of downtown construction
By Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Construction work has begun along 7 Street downtown with some business owners are voicing concerns over what they say is a lack of communication from the City and worries over the potential impact the project will have on their businesses. The downtown project will see 100-year-old watermains ... Read More »
6 responsesAHS waives ambulance fees for people with no income or address
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
When an emergency is at hand, and an ambulance is needed after the medical emergency has been stabilized, individuals are billed with the fee for that ambulance service. Frequently members of the community have raised the question of who is paying the bill for ambulance calls to Galt Gardens and other areas to help individuals ... Read More »
3 responsesTelus Storyhive puts local project in the spotlight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of Telus Storyhive’s ongoing celebration of Black Excellence on-screen, the Black Creators Edition Summer Premiere is now showcasing a Lethbridge project.  The project was produced by local filmmaker Sammy Golom, who received $20,000 in production funding, one-on-one mentorship, and personalized training.  “I have been a recipient of multiple of their grants, they are an ... Read More »
2 responsesYWCA to benefit from Exhibition fundraiser
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The local Young Women’s Christian Association of Lethbridge and District (YWCA), for the first time, will be the beneficiary of the Lethbridge and Distict Exhibition’s 50/50 lottery fundraiser this year. All money raised will go towards YWCA programs. With each ticket purchased, community members have the potential not only to win big but to also ... Read More »
2 responsesParticipants say recovery camps make an impact
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 11th, 2023
The Kii Maa Pii Pii Tsin deep healing recovery camps at Red Crow Park in Standoff have been touching and helping individuals living on the street to overcome their addiction. Eldon Chief Calf, a past recovery camp participant, shared his experience Wednesday with the camp last year and the help he received. “I’ve been sober ... Read More »
1 responseNeudorf addresses pause on solar, wind projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s six-month moratorium on solar and wind projects has sparked strong opposition but Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says there are valid reasons for it. Neudorf, who is also the Minister of Affordability and Utilities, says the province is trying to address the high costs residents pay for electricity – costs ... Read More »
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