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South Country Fair opens in Fort Macleod
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Lethbridge Herald The South Country Fair in Fort Macleod is off and running for three sweltering days of entertainment. The annual festival kicked off Friday night with opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. followed by several musical acts with Lethbridge’s Skinny Dyck closing the night with a performance starting at 12:55 a.m. Entertainment kicks off this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman facing one less charge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 38-year-old city woman is facing one less criminal charge in relation to an incident in which she is accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend earlier this year. A charge against Kristina Hatcher of mischief causing damage under $5,000 was withdrawn Thursday during a hearing in Lethbridge court of Justice. A reason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seniors facility celebrates 50th year of operation
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Green Acres Foundation Blue Sky Lodge celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday with dozens of seniors who call the lodge home, members of the Green Acres Foundation, and a few government dignitaries in attendance. Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon joined the festivities and briefly spoke to those ... Read More »
1 responseAnimal adoption in high demand
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Animals of all varieties are in constant need of adoption, so the animal shelters, foster homes and adoption agencies of Lethbridge teamed up for an afternoon of furry fun in the sun. With the goal of drumming up interest and promoting information about adoption, the Lethbridge Animal Shelter hosted ... Read More »
1 responseCamp Day fundraiser makes a splash for Canadian youth
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD For many a cup of Tim Hortons coffee in the morning is a must to start their day, and on Wednesday proceeds from that coffee became part of a country-wide fundraiser to help youth across Canada attend camp. Scenic Drive Tim Hortons owner Dave Lawlor spoke to media during their Camp ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous festival coming to the coulees
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Justin Sibbet LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Some say music can bring people together like nothing else and one new Indigenous music festival at Fort Whoop-Up today aims to make that a reality. Presented by The First Nations Arts Alliance, Come Together will be a music festival featuring various artists, performers and even several food trucks ... Read More »
1 responseResolution possible for case involving June standoff
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge man arrested following a standoff with police last month remains in custody while his lawyer discusses with the Crown a resolution that won’t involve going to trial. Logan Conrad Drake was expected to have a bail hearing last week in Lethbridge court of justice, but an agent for Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers still needed for upcoming airshow
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge International Airshow is quickly approaching, and organizers are in need of volunteers to help it run smoothly. President of the Lethbridge International AirshowDallas Harty said this week there are multiple volunteer positions that need to be filled. “In order to operate an air show this size we rely heavily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction starting on new Blood Tribe recovery community
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Ground was broken Wednesday on a Blood Tribe recovery community at Moses Lake just outside of Cardston. The 75-bed facility is a joint project involving the provincial government and the Blood Tribe. It is being supported by a $30-million initial capital investment from the province plus operating costs. It’s expected to ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald eniors and children of the community had the opportunity to interact through intergenerational play Tuesday morning thanks to a partnership between multiple organizations. Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, Family Centre and Building Brains Together partnered up to close the age gap between seniors and children from the community through a multitude of activities ... Read More »
1 responsePolice seeking to identify suspect in three arson incidents here
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Multiple arsons have led Lethbridge Police Services to seek the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male in connection with them. Early afternoon on Wednesday, July 12, the suspect lit a couch on fire behind a residence along the 1100 block of 19 Street South; a nearby neighbour was ... Read More »
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