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Fabric and yarn sale pulls together for African grandmothers
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2023
The 6th Annual Harambee Grandmas Fabric and Yarn Sale is set to take place next weekend at McKillop United Church. Mardi Renyk of the Harambee Grandmas says that the proceeds from the sales will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers Campaign and the unsold items are donated to various charitable groups and school programs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ceremony welcomes new president to U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge officially welcomed Digvir Jayas as their seventh president and vice-chancellor during an installation ceremony Friday afternoon. Jayas began his term as the University of Lethbridge’s seventh president and vice-chancellor on July 1. An accomplished researcher and former Tier I Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems, Jayas ... Read More »
1 responseEveryone has a role in ending child sexual abuse, SACPA told
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) invited Kristine Cassie, CEO of Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, to their Thursday session to talk about child sexual abuse. Cassie spoke to the Herald prior to the presentation and said she prepared the topic since October is Child Abuse Prevention Month. “This ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Livestock Expo opens the door on innovation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There wasn’t an animal in sight at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre on Wednesday and Thursday. Nary a moo, oink, nor cluck to be heard as farmers from across southern Alberta gathered to talk shop and learn about the latest in livestock care. The Alberta Livestock ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer of accused shooter wants more time to review case
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A lawyer only recently hired to defend a 27-year-old man accused of shooting a gun at a home and motorist last Spring, has asked for more time to review the case and obtain additional disclosure from the Crown’s office. “I have reviewed disclosure on these matters (and) had a discussion ... Read More »
1 responseSPC recommends review of animal control bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend the City do a thorough review of its animal control bylaw. The motion by the SPC members calls on council to direct the City manager or administration to provide an amalgamated, modernized draft animal ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Gardens play space officially opened
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Gardens Inclusive and Accessible Play Space is officially open to the public after a ribbon cutting ceremony was staged Wednesday morning. Located immediately adjacent to the Rotary Centennial Fountain in the southeast corner of the four-hectare park, the new space features inclusive and accessible play equipment, rubber surfacing, ... Read More »
3 responsesDrug charges withdrawn
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Delon Shurtz –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Criminal charges against a Raymond man relating to a traffic stop in Lethbridge during the summer have been withdrawn. Andrew Glenn Whiteford, 33, was charged with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, but they ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe firefighters advance learning with city partnership
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a drizzly Thursday in Lethbridge, firefighters from the Blood Tribe were in town to sharpen their skills and take advantage of the city’s burn tower. Under the tutelage of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, approximately half of the Blood Tribes force were given a lesson in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE stages rally at Cardston care facility
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Seven years of bargaining for fair wages at Good Samaritan Society has resulted in frustrated employees holding rallies across Alberta. A couple of rallies took place in Lethbridge last week and another was held Tuesday afternoon in Cardston at the Lee Crest location. Vice president of the Alberta Union Provincial Employee South Region Darren Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attempted escape from police and other charges land man in jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a daring escape attempt; up on a roof, surrounded by police, no where to go. The suspect looks over the edge and sees an awning below. He jumps, just like in the movies, but instead of bouncing off and landing safely on the sidewalk, he tears through the awning and smashes the ... Read More »
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