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City set to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Galt Museum is celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day at Fort Whoop-Up today, and will honour the national celebration with a variety of activities. Fort Whoop-Up site co-ordinator for the Galt Museum, Connor Kenney, said spectators will, among other things, learn about the history of Niitsitapi. “It ... Read More »
1 responseHealth critic says lab wait times need to be addressed
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton NDP MLA wants issues with wait times for laboratory tests and diagnostics addressed by the provincial government. Health critic David Shepherd has written a letter to new Health Minister Adriana LaGrange urging her to take the necessary steps and actions needed to address healthcare issues in the province. Shepherd said in ... Read More »
1 responseNeighbour Day celebration connects community
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
The Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association celebrated its annual Neighbour Day on Saturday. Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi introduced Neighbour Day after the 2014 floods. “He was very touched by how all the community members came together after the flood to help each other, and so he declared the third Saturday in June every year ... Read More »
1 responsePsychiatric assessment ordered for man charged with weapons offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man accused of firing a gun in the Town of Coaldale and then again at a motorist, insists he’s crazy and should have a psychiatric assessment. “I do drywall by myself and talk crazy to the walls,” Danial Mark Ferguson told a judge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice. “Everyone thinks ... Read More »
1 responseU of L graduates ready for the challenges ahead
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 20th, 2023
The tassels may have turned, but two recent graduates from the University of Lethbridge plan to spend their next step in life learning as much as they can. One student, Mahaliah Peddle, has bid adieu to the university, but she herself has now become a teacher with aspirations to continue expanding her horizons while educating ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers’ market growing well into new season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2023
There was no shortage of vendors or shoppers at the second Lethbridge Farmers’ Market of the year Saturday at Exhibition Park’s North Pavilion. And it’s the first year for one of those vendors, Linda Wright, who promoted her Mini G Micros. “We grow fresh local micro greens,” said Wright. We’re trying to basically make everyone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Fund helps raise flag on 2SLGBTQ+ student support
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge raised its Progress Pride Flag Monday during a ceremony that also revealed even additional support for 2SLGBTQ+ students. U of L Alumni Kurt Schlachter announced during the ceremony that him and his partner Jason VandenHoek have established the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Fund, a $200,000 endowment to ... Read More »
1 responseLocal truckers drive to victory at rodeo
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER They are humbly seen every day on the roads as they keep the world moving, but sometimes a little bit of showmanship is required to declare the best truckers of them all. The Alberta Motor Transport Association held its annual truck rodeo just south of Edmonton on June 10. ... Read More »
1 responseLCBS staging final concert of the season
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Community Band Society is staging its final concert for the 2022-2023 season entitled ‘A Father’s Day Finale in the Key of F’ today. There will be a community reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the musical program following at 7 p.m. at the College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S. ... Read More »
1 responseContinuous masking no longer required in AHS facilities
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Alberta Health Services has rescinded its continuous masking requirements effective Monday. AHS made the announcement Thursday. The health department said in a release that masking will no longer be required at all AHS facilities including continuous care and contracted sites. “This applies to all patients, families, and visitors at AHS facilities, as well ... Read More »
4 responsesContinuous research required for southern Alberta farmers
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2023
JUSTIN SIBBET LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Southern Alberta has rapidly shifted its weather in recent days and this constant uncertainty requires farmers to be on top of their game at all times. Farming Smarter, an agricultural research organization, held an educational “field school” event on Thursday with presentations from several individuals knowledgeable about their field. ... Read More »
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