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Local venues ready to ring in a new year
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
With the new year right around the corner many people are looking forward to a New Year’s Eve celebration and what a better way to celebrate than with community activities. Among events is “Ring in the New Year with Suite 33,” a New Year’s gala celebration in support of Lethbridge United Way. This event happens ... Read More »
1 responseMP Rachael Thomas reflects on the past year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Rachael Thomas looks at the year that 2023 was, the Conservative MP for Lethbridge sees both accomplishments and concerns. Thomas, in a year-end interview with The Herald recently, discussed the highs and lows of 2023. This was the first full year with a new Conservative party leader at the helm, said Thomas, ... Read More »
3 responsesFuel relief being extended in 2024
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Southern Alberta drivers who have been enjoying a respite at the gas pumps can expect prices to remain somewhat lower in the new year. The provincial government earlier this month announced its oil price-based fuel tax relief program will be reinstated on Jan. 1 so Albertans can continue to save money at the ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity rallies for residents displaced by fires
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Neighbours and members of the community as a whole have come together to support victims of the three-house fire on Boxing Day in any way they can. The Caldwell family, from “Christmas with the Caldwells” food and toy drive, live just around the corner from the homes that were ravaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year-in-review: Top stories from January – March
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
As we all prepare to turn our calendars to the new year we take time to reflect back on 2023 and examine all the highs and lows, ups and downs and leading stories that graced the pages of The Lethbridge Herald. This is the first of a four-part series. JANUARY The New Democratic Party is ... Read More »
1 responseLSCO opens doors for Christmas dinner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For 39 years, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization has fed the needy and the lonely, people unable to cook for themselves as well as police and emergency responders who had to work on Christmas Day. The annual Christmas dinner served up by the downtown organization has become a Christmas tradition, attracting legions of ... Read More »
1 responseMayor Hyggen sees positives in past year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Every year has its highs and lows and in 2023, Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen saw a lot of positives. “It’s been a really good year,” said Hyggen in a year-end interview recently. The first two years in review of this council’s term have been positive, said the mayor. “It’s a good reminder of ... Read More »
8 responsesFire burns three homes on westside; no injuries reported
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Three homes erupted into flames in a westside neighbourhood on a windy Boxing Day afternoon. The fire at Iroquois Crescent, a couple of blocks south of Father Leonard Van Tighem school and just west of University Drive, had multiple fire crews working in front – and behind – the homes. ... Read More »
1 responseMADD urges drivers to plan ahead for a sober ride
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
With holiday festivities in full swing, MADD Canada is urging Canadians to keep roads safe by preventing impaired driving. “As you celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, please make the promise to yourself and your loved ones to never drive impaired and to plan ahead for a sober ride home if you’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man back behind bars after third arrest in one year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was arrested twice in the past year, then released on bail twice – the last time in October so he could attend drug treatment – is back behind bars for the third time. Healy was arrested last December on weapons and drug charges, granted bail two months later, then ... Read More »
1 responseCollege leveraging tech tools in research projects
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With technological advances such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality being used in many fields from entertainment to education and everything in between, the Lethbridge College is now leveraging some technological tools at their disposal to embark in research that helps multiple organizations. The Lethbridge College’s Centre for Public Safety Applied Research (CPSAR) ... Read More »
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