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No Sheriffs help for camps, but Lethbridge to get SCAN unit
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government has denied a request by city council to have Sheriffs help deal with encampments here this summer. But it will be putting in Lethbridge an office of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods, which is a unit of the Alberta Sheriffs that deals with problem properties. Since its ... Read More »
3 responsesDay of Mourning honours Albertans killed in workplace
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Every year, workers are injured, disabled or die on the job in Canada and on Friday, they were honoured in a wreath-laying ceremony at the CUPE 70 Workers Memorial Site in Mountain View Cemetery. Speakers included Lethbridge Police Service chief Shahin Mehdizadeh, NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips, Susan ... Read More »
1 responseLiving Well showcase spotlights supports for seniors
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Aging is another way of living. What that life looks like can depend on health and how well we are taking care of ourselves mentally and physically. Thursday morning was the opening of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization 10th annual Living Well Showcase which also ran until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Francheska: Prairie Queen’ highlights Filipino contributions
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Canada is home to many diverse communities of immigrants, often travelling the globe to settle here to make their way in the world. Often times, immigrants will come here alone, sending their earnings home to help support their families, money known as workers’ remittances. These international transfers can often represent the largest source of foreign ... Read More »
1 responseAHS says pertussis outbreak has hit Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Health Services said Thursday a whooping cough outbreak now has 146 identified cases in the South Zone. Those cases of pertussis are an increase of 126 as of April 20. In a press release, AHS says the new cases show the outbreak is now present in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat as ... Read More »
1 responseCrews continuing pothole repair work on city streets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com ‘Tis the season for pothole repairs and City crews are out in full force repairing the damage caused by last winter’s extreme freeze and thaw cycles. But despite signs warning of a road closure, motorists ignored the work being done by City crews on Thursday morning in full view of media cameras on ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College receives greenhouse research grant
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 28th, 2023
Lethbridge College has received a grant of over $350,000 to begin research on a three-year initiative to discover high-efficiency greenhouse lighting. The money comes from the Agriculture Funding Consortium, a group that has funded 38 other research projects across Canada with over $11 million spent. Megan Shapka, director of applied research operations at the Centre for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Coffee with a Cop’ session hears seniors concerns
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre hosted “Coffee with a Cop” Thursday in which seniors had the opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and express their concerns to Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh. After having breakfast on Thursday morning, Mehdizadeh stood in the middle of the dining room and asked the seniors present to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police nab suspect in northside bank robberies
By Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police have charged a 51-year-old man in connection with two armed robberies at the same bank. The incidents occurred on March 17 and April 11 at the CIBC on 13 Street North. LPS Staff Sgt. Pete Christos with the criminal investigation section spoke to reporters Thursday morning and said ... Read More »
1 responseCity opening downtown to outdoor patios
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With warmer weather in the forecast, local businesses are getting ready to serve their customers outdoors by taking advantage of the City of Lethbridge’s patio and parklet program. The program, which supports businesses in expanding outdoor seating opportunities, increasing aesthetic appeal and attracting more customers, was originally piloted in 2018 and gained a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empanada festival celebrates a taste of culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2023
The Multicultural Centre celebrated the annual Empanada Festival this past weekend. The Empanada International Festival is a local initiative to celebrate the world’s most famous street food and countries that have their own version of it. Empanada are pockets of dough (typically corn flour) stuffed with sweet or savory fillings and can be baked or ... Read More »
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