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Dream fulfilled for sick city woman
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge resident was able to fulfill an end-of-life dream recently thanks to a Canadian charity that fulfills dreams for adults within their last year of life. Oneday Dreams is a charity organization based out of Windsor, Ontario. It was founded by a couple of friends who realized many children had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton concert series runs Sunday
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald When Sheena Lawson and company perform at Waterton United Church, she’ll feel the presence of her late father Alex near here. Lawson, a long-time United Church pastor, often preached in Waterton and a photo of him is on the wall beside the stage where Sunday’s concert will be staged. Lawson is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors common victims of fraudsters
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan Lethbridge Herald With the ever-expanding use of social media platforms, fraudulent activity has increased significantly, and seniors have often fallen victim to the ever-growing new tactics scammers are coming out with. The Office of the Minister of Service Alberta shares tools to protect and information to help seniors identify scams and not fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No foul play suspected in shed fire
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald No evidence exists that foul play was involved in the death of a 33-year-old Lethbridge man whose body was found last Friday in a storage shed behind the McDonald’s restaurant location on University Drive West. Lethbridge police said Friday that the investigation is ongoing, however. On July 14, police responded to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoes for Kids helps needy newcomers
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido Guzman Lethbridge Herald Shoes for kids YQL Foundation and Lethbridge Family Services have announced their second annual partnership to provide new pair of shoes to children new to Canada who are in need. President of Shoes for kids YQL Foundation, Mallory Kristjanson spoke to media Friday and said they were excited to ... Read More »
2 responsesTwo facing drug charges plead not guilty
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD Two B.C. men facing drug-related charges, including trying to smuggle drugs over the Canada-U.S. border, have pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by a judge in the Alberta Court of Justice. B.C lawyer Pir Indar Singh Sahota made the election Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice on behalf of ... Read More »
1 responseJail time for man who stole truck and trailer
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD When a Lethbridge resident realized his truck and trailer had just been stolen, he didn’t wait for the police to give chase. The man called police to report the stolen vehicle, but he was already chasing the culprits. By the time police caught up to the owner, he had already found ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Gardens fencing concept sparks strong public opinions
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER With city council to consider on Tuesday an official business motion for administration to look into the feasibility of wrought iron fencing being installed around Galt Gardens, many opinions have been formulated and are being expressed by community members. The OBM to be moved by Mayor Blaine Hyggen and ... Read More »
4 responsesMusician Corb Lund named Whoop-Up Days parade marshal
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The name Corb Lund is synonymous with country music in southern Alberta and now the much-honoured Taber native has been named parade marshal at this year’s Whoop-Up Days. Lund first came to the attention of music fans with his rock band The Smalls before turning to country. His Corb Lund Band ... Read More »
2 responsesMinister impressed with city shelter operation
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This week the City of Lethbridge was visited by a contingent of government officials and among them was Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jason Nixon who stopped in Thursday. During an event hosted by the Green Acres Foundation, Minister Nixon spoke to the media about his visit and said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf responds to Project of the Century report
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge East MLA and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf has responded to a report issued by the Public Policy Forum on Wednesday. The report says Canada needs to build more electricity generation in the next 25 years to support a net-zero economy by 2050. “In its 2023 budget, the ... Read More »
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