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Numerous factors played role in slow vote count
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It was a perfect storm of sorts that led to Monday night’s painfully slow counting of votes across the province. Changes in process, late-closing polling stations and even a greater focus on accuracy over speed culminated in vote counting that dragged late into the night and in some areas into ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips re-elected in Lethbridge West
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The votes are counted and the voters in Lethbridge West have spoken. Shannon Phillips has been re-elected as the New Democratic Party MLA for Lethbridge-West. Phillips addressed the media after Rachel Notley addressed the province, and said she has immense gratitude towards everyone who made this win possible. “It’s just profound gratitude that ... Read More »
6 responsesNeudorf frustrated at slow results; incumbent re-elected in Lethbridge East
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
Note: this is an updated version of the story that appeared in today’s Herald. By 12:30 a.m., the results in Lethbridge East had not yet been finalized with ballots from several polling stations yet to be counted: LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Incumbent MLA Nathan Neudorf has retained his seat in the Alberta Legislature. Neudorf collected 11,003 votes ... Read More »
3 responsesProgram launched to help fill local labour shortage
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new program to help businesses in several key areas find qualified staff launched here on Friday. The program, media was told in a press conference hosted by Trevor Lewington of Economic Development Lethbridge, will offer eligible workers the opportunity to immigrate to this province as a provincial nominee with support of the ... Read More »
2 responsesCurtain closes on provincial One Act festival
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
The provincial One Act Festival announced its winners over the weekend at the Yates Memorial Theatre. The adjudicator at the festival, Deborah Deans, holds an A.R.C.T. in Speech and Drama from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and maintains her private studio in Medicine Hat. Deans noted the technical aspects which contributed to her decision in ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta voters make their mark
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
As the polls wind down and the ballots have been cast, Albertans have made their decision on election day. Nearly 70,000 voters were registered ahead of the election in Lethbridge, according to Elections Alberta, while more than 2.8 million voters were registered across the entire province. Meanwhile, 25 polling stations were set up Monday across ... Read More »
4 responsesCandidates from UCP, NDP promise a safer future
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Crime and drug use have become a focal point during this election campaign, along with healthcare and other top issues. Now, with just two days before the election officially occurs, the two largest parties in Alberta continue to market their ideas to prospective voters. The UCP released a statement ... Read More »
2 responsesService dog takes a ‘paws’ from the job to celebrate birthday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service had a reason to paw-ty Friday, as Victim-Witness Services Unit’s dog Kourt celebrated her fourth birthday and her first-year anniversary with the department. The Golden Retriever-Lab cross joined the VWSU in March 2022 and turned four on May 25 and celebrated on Friday with her human colleagues along with ... Read More »
1 responseGrads celebrate convocation at Lethbridge College
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
Words of encouragement and optimism filled the air as excitement and joy reached a peak, following years of hard work and dedication. Graduates from Lethbridge College walked the stage during the spring convocation ceremony in the Val Matteotti Gym yesterday. Family and friends of the graduates filled the packed gymnasium, taking photos and cherishing the ... Read More »
1 responseSchool assembly reminds people to ‘Slow Your Roll’
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Coalbanks Elementary School held an assembly honouring Charles Mclntyre’s memory which reminded people to “Slow Your Roll” on Friday morning at the front of Coalbanks school grounds. Charles Mclntyre previously attended Coalbanks before the accident occurred. Principal of Coalbanks Elementary School, Joey Gentile,said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s your choice Lethbridge – here are your candidates
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
The Lethbridge Herald reached out to all campaigns running in the city to give candidates an opportunity to present themselves to voters – in their own words – as to why they feel they are the best choice to represent our community with a seat in the legislature. In the riding of Lethbridge-East the candidates ... Read More »
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