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City approves hiring IT support for PSCC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve hiring two full-time employees using existing funding to allow for the continued support of the city’s Public Safety Communication Centre technology. The request was made by the City’s IT and Digital Transformation department. A report to council stated the positions are needed to replace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous art installation brightens city roadway
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge has unveiled new art pieces along Great Bear Boulevard that reflect Blackfoot culture. The 600 metre stretch of road on the city’s westside will host nine of Marjie Crop Eared Wolf’s iinÃÃ (buffalo) sculptures, and a landscape of plants designed by her and other Kainai Elders. Fire Hall No. 5 will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Healing Garden blessed with Blackfoot name
By Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge received a Blackfoot name for their Indigenous Healing Garden Wednesday during a naming and dedication ceremony. The name the garden received is Ih’taapiinii’mopa inn’siimaan which translates into ‘Healing Garden’. “There is an immense feeling of gratitude for being embraced by our Indigenous community ... Read More »
2 responsesLPS requesting 15 new officer positions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is reaching the breaking point and needs more staff to meet the needs of a growing city. That was the message made to the Economic Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday as it listened to budget requests from city boards and commissions. The entirety of ... Read More »
4 responsesSouthland Trailer donates air compressor for Catholic Central
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2022
Catholic Central High School West Campus has received a new air compressor from Southland Trailer Corp. thanks to an initiative through the company and teacher Lance Rosen. When the school’s previous air compressor was deemed unsuitable for the work required in the current pre-engineering/welding classes, Southland Trailers stepped up and donated the gift. Refurbishing, delivering, ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity comes together for Orange Shirt event at Galt Museum
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives hosted an Orange Shirt design event on Wednesday, sitting in with Elder Blanche Bruisedhead, Blackfoot cultural interpreter at the Galt, to learn more about Indigenous culture and the importance of Orange Shirt Day. The event looked to open doors between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, raising awareness for Reconciliation Week in ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge School Division renewing attention on Indigenous learning
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2022
Working towards reconciliation and Indigenous knowledge, Lethbridge School Division is working hard to make sure the culture and awareness is incorporated into its schools through education and programs. The division is working to ensure the goals of Alberta Education’s Teaching Quality Standard, specifically standard five – applying foundational knowledge about First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victim strangled before body dumped in 2021 homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It was a long drive from Kelowna, B.C. to Alberta, so when Melissa Martens-Lagasse and her friend Megan Eekma reached Fort Macleod on Nov. 18, 2021 and waited for Martens-Lagasse’s mother to arrive from Medicine Hat, Eekma fell asleep. While she slept, Martens-Lagasse wrapped a rope around her 34-year-old friend’s neck and strangled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge rejects no contact provision for domestic assault convictions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has rejected a recommendation that a man who repeatedly assaulted his girlfriend should not be allowed to contact the woman or communicate with her in any way. During a sentencing hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court for 35-year-old Morgan Daniel, the Crown recommended that Morgan be placed on probation and not have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticket surcharge decision for Enmax patrons deferred to November
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A request by Enmax Centre management to add a one-dollar surcharge onto tickets at that venue will be addressed by city council during November’s budget deliberations. The Economic Standing Policy Committee on Wednesday deferred a decision on the request made by Enmax Centre General Manager Kim Gallucci. The dollar, which would be added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library seeking outreach and crisis intervention positions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library wants to hire a full-time crisis intervention worker and a person to do full-time outreach, CEO Terra Plato told the Economic Standing Policy committee meeting of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday. The committee consists of the mayor and all council members. Councillor Rajko Dodic was absent. The cost for ... Read More »
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