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South Country Fair a hot festival with cool vibes
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
Fort Macleod’s South Country Fair goers appeared to be enjoying themselves this weekend while trying to stay cool during the heat have that hit the region. “They’re (the people) enjoying an amazing selection of music,” said April Hutchinson, the Fair’s volunteer coordinator. There was everything from folk and roots to country and international music and ... Read More »
2 responsesPunching clerk nets man jail for theft
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old Lethbridge man who stole a bottle of Dr. Pepper, a bottle of water and some juice from a northside convenience store, has been sent to jail for six months. While theft of such items would normally result in a fine, or at most a very short sentence, Chase Christopher Hennigar punched ... Read More »
2 responsesCity seeks to reward Reconciliation champions
By Theodora Macleod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 25th, 2023
The City of Lethbridge has announced an award for community members committed to furthering Reconciliation in the Lethbridge area. In conjunction with the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC), it is seeking individuals and organizations demonstrating dedication to strengthen the relationships between the Indigenous community and the city. Nominations are being accepted in seven categories that ... Read More »
2 responsesCouncil being asked to approve federal funds to address gang/gun violence
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will be asked to approve new federal funding to develop prevention and intervention strategies to address gun and gang activities here. The City has secured limited funding from the Building Safer Communities Fund of Public Safety Canada. Council is being asked to accept funding of $665,618.10 in the fiscal ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta grain producers manage unique challenges in 2023
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The only universal challenge in farming is the challenges producers face year after year are never universal. So far in 2023 Alberta grain producers have navigated federal policy changes, unpredictable weather, issues with drought and irrigation infrastructure, and the official merger of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions into the new Alberta Grains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Affordable housing program opens for new intakes; Lethbridge a high priority says Nixon
By Lethbridge Herald on July 24th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services, has highlighted the next steps for community partners can take to increase affordable housing throughout Alberta. On Monday morning Nixon met at the Sundre Seniors’ Supportive Living Facility to announce the opening of a second application intake for ... Read More »
1 responseColombian community celebrates Independence Day
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Members of the community with Colombian roots had the opportunity to celebrate their country’s Independence Day Thursday at a local Latin American restaurant. For many, to leave their native land is an emotional but necessary process, and with national holidays the nostalgia of what was left behind resurfaces. For Lethbridge residents ... Read More »
1 responseHeat warning issued for the city on weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD A heat warning has been issued for Lethbridge by Environment and Climate Change Canada. After a high of 32C on Friday, the mercury is expected to rise to 36C today through Monday before southern Alberta cools off slightly Tuesday when the high is only expected to be 29C. That daily high ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless face challenges during heat wave
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Current local heat warnings reaching 32 degrees and higher for daytime temperatures pose a challenge for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and have no means to keep cool from the raging heat. On Friday, Sage Clan team lead Josh Cummins shared the challenges and hardships the homeless go through ... Read More »
3 responsesMan facing drug charges wants new lawyer
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A Stand Off man who faces multiple drug-related charges from incidents last month and late last year, is looking for a new lawyer. Larry Healy Jr. made a brief appearance in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, where he confirmed he no longer wants to be represented by his current lawyer. He ... Read More »
2 responsesTeck makes big donation to help restoration of Coleman theatre
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Tech Resources has donated a fistful of dollars to the revival of the historic Roxy Theatre in Coleman. The company has announced it is donating $250,000 to support the restoration of the building “to help make it a vibrant, multi-use community performing arts space once again.”A fundraiser called “Fistfull of Dollars” ... Read More »
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