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YQL Culture Crawl gives students access to city’s attractions
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
On Friday, students from the city’s post-secondary institutions were invited to take a ride on the cultureLINK bus and get acquainted with the historical and cultural spots that make Lethbridge unique. The YQL Culture Crawl ran the bus to locations between the college and university, dropping students off at the Galt Museum, the Helen Schuler ... Read More »
1 responseSpy school in session at Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
The Lethbridge Public Library’s the Great STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Club hosted the Super Secret Spy School event at Crossings Branch last weekend. The School allowed for participants five years old and up and their caregivers to make disguises, dust for fingerprints, the decoding of invisible messages and solve a whodunit within the ... Read More »
1 responseUkrainian Canadian professor explains the value of oral history
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives hosted Natalia Khanenko-Friesen on Wednesday for a talk on oral history and moral responsibilities. A professor of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta, Khanenko-Friesen spoke on her previous work with students called “Oral History of 20th Street” where over the course of thee academic years they ... Read More »
3 responsesLocal political figures weigh in on Smith’s leadership victory
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
Danielle Smith has been elected as the new leader of the UCP and Alberta’s next premier. Within the city many political representatives shared their thoughts about Smith winning the leadership. “I extend my congratulations to Premier-Designate Danielle Smith on her victory in the leadership race. We look forward to working with her and her team ... Read More »
2 responsesRotary’s Starlight Lounge pays homage to the ‘three B’s’
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2022
Celebrating the music of Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, and Michael Bublé, 11 singers and an 18-piece band will whisk audiences away on two magical nights of music Oct. 12-13. The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise is hosting a Starlight Lounge two-night event at the Yates Memorial Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Fran Rude, ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Symphony Orchestra excited to be back on stage
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra kicked off their 2022-2023 season at Casa with a performance from Musaeus String Quartet and special guest Janet Youngdahl last weekend. “We have three of the string quartet caucus and then we have six symphony series concerts in which we have, I think, the full Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra performing,” said Aaron ... Read More »
3 responsesCity analyzing new sites for potential dog parks
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Six potential new sites for off-leash dog parks have been identified by the City Parks and Cemeteries Department. In a report presented this week to the Civic Works Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council, Parks manager Blair Richter outlined the six potential sites. Those sites were selected based on survey votes, ... Read More »
1 responseFood banks receive turkey donations for Thanksgiving
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Monday Canadians will gather with friends and family to dig into a festive Thanksgiving meal. Helping with this season of togetherness and giving, the Lethbridge Conservative Association donated turkeys on Friday to the Lethbridge and Interfaith Food Banks. As part of a fundraiser for local MP ... Read More »
1 responseProducers connect at post-pandemic livestock expo
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Alberta Livestock Expo took place in Lethbridge Wednesday and Thursday down at Exhibition Park, connecting farmers in southern Alberta with all the latest in livestock production. The two-day event saw over 100 exhibitors on the floor, with many plowing through the crowd to find out the latest in innovation. “This is the first year ... Read More »
1 responseDrug bust suspect may resolve charges without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Lethbridge man charged with several criminal offences following a police raid earlier this year is hoping to resolve the matter without a trial. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Frank Llewellyn told the judge he had requested an early case resolution proposal from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault case involving minor adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2021 had his matters addressed briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.
Lethbridge lawyer Frank Llewellyn appeared on behalf of his client, James Robert Martinac, but simply requested an adjournment until next month. Martinac, who remains in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional ... Read More »
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