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Investment fund giving boost to Indigenous businesses
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
Fourteen Indigenous community-owned businesses are receiving an economic boost through the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF). By providing $5 million in grants through ABIF, Alberta’s government is supporting the growth of Indigenous communities, community-led job creation, and economic development. Grants will go toward capital costs like equipment purchases and infrastructure builds. “Alberta’s government is proud ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips says budget comes up short for Lethbridge, aimed at buying votes
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
Alberta’s budget promises to strengthen the economy and improve fiscal responsibility, but the NDP’s finance critic is skeptical and says the government is only trying to buy votes. “This is a fraudulent budget designed to buy votes ahead of the election and then spraying those costs onto Albertans after the polls close,” said Shannon Phillips, ... Read More »
9 responsesNigerian author helps wrap up Black History Month at college
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College wrapped up Black History Month activities with a lunch-and-learn session featuring Nigerian-inspired food and special guest speaker Moji Taiwo. Taiwo graduated from Lethbridge College in 1981 from the communications arts-broadcasting journalism program after immigrating to Canada in 1978, from Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. She is an author, speaker, coach, facilitator, retired ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge needs absent from budget, says Hyggen
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Budget 2023 was unveiled Tuesday with a strong emphasis on securing Alberta’s future by growth in the economy, but in Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says while the budget’s broad funding will be helpful for residents, the important needs of the community have been left out. “Some of ... Read More »
8 responses‘Coldest Night of the Year’ steps up for those in need
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2023
Wood’s Homes hosted its inaugural version of the Coldest Night of the Year charity walk on Saturday at Henderson Park The event is a walk for family and friends to participate in and to raise money for local charities that serve people who are experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Walkers had the option of walking ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer Lethbridge resident nominated for MusiCounts award at Junos
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When Canada’s Juno Awards are televised from Edmonton on March 13, former Lethbridge gal Heidi (Fellner) Wood will be front and centre and hoping her name is called when the winner of the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year is announced. Wood, who was born and raised in Lethbridge, has been nominated for the ... Read More »
4 responsesLocals weave mosaic blanket donation mystery
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com After an unmarked bag of crochet squares appeared with no note, the members of Coaldale’s “Blankets for Canada” are hoping to make contact with the person who donated the squares. Nellie Slingerland of Blankets for Canada said, “On the afternoon of Jan. 4, someone dropped off a plastic bag full of 160 small ... Read More »
1 responseBILD drawing attention to Underused Housing Tax Act impacts on builders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2023
The Federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Act came into effect January 1, 2022, requiring certain non-Canadian owners, and in certain circumstances Canadian owners, of residential property in Canada to file an annual return to report their ownership, and pay a one per cent tax on the property’s value if applicable. The filing deadline for 2022 ... Read More »
1 responsePeace Powwow begins season of celebration
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2023
The 2023 International Peace Powwow and Festival took place this past weekend. Indigenous peoples gathered at the Enmax Centre to promote the culture of the Blackfoot people, with colorful regalia, traditional dances, and dynamic drum songs filling the centre all weekend. The 23rd Annual Powwow is the first of the season in southern Alberta, starting ... Read More »
2 responsesAg-Expo ready to showcase new machinery and technology
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is ready for the 2023 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair and multiple exhibitors spent Monday putting the finishing touches on their displays. This year the Ag-Expo is presented by Farm Credit Canada, and will showcase nearly 300 exhibitors. Show director Dave Fiddler said it ... Read More »
1 responseProvince pledges new funding to assist Ukrainian evacuees
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
Cal Braid – Local journalism initiative reporter – On the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the province pledged new funding to assist Ukrainian evacuees in Alberta. The infusion of $7 million in additional funding will be directed towards settlement programs. The announcement was held in Vegreville Friday and led by Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, parliamentary secretary for Ukrainian Refugee ... Read More »
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