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Proposed cell tower focus of Raymond town discussion
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 14th, 2023
A proposed new 5G Roger’s cell tower in the middle of Raymond has left community members divided. Rogers has selected the 5G tower to be within the town of Raymond behind the local arena. Raymond mayor Jim Depew shared what Rogers has proposed for the tower and how this will be brought further to the ... Read More »
1 responseLPS address multiple issues at town hall meeting
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 14th, 2023
Chris Hibbard LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A few dozen citizens were in attendance on last week to engage with Lethbridge Police Services in the fourth and final town hall meeting for this year. The conversation, which took place at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School on the west side, was an interesting and enlightening peek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism Lethbridge national finalist for culinary experience award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge has been selected as a finalist for the Culinary Tourism Alliance Culinary Tourism Experience Award, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada as part of the Canadian Tourism Awards for 2023. The award celebrates national accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry, focusing on the positive impacts organizations have made locally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tim Hortons teams up with Boulet family on cookie charity
By Lethbridge Herald on November 13th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Green Shirt Day isn’t until next April 7 but thanks to the 14 Tim Hortons franchises in Lethbridge, it will be supported in the inaugural National Holiday Smile Cookie Week which opened Monday and runs through Sunday. The local charity run by the Boulet family was chosen to be a ... Read More »
2 responsesHerbalism connects people to land and each other
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 11th, 2023
As the weather began to transition into the brisk temperatures of the season, a group of local home herbalists gathered as they have since spring of this year. Sikoohkotooki Home Herbalism Circle, led by Jördis Weilandt, a space to connect and exchange knowledge, gathered to discuss autumn and the fast approaching winter recently at the ... Read More »
1 responseFestival celebrates achievements of under-represented artists
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 11th, 2023
Entrepreneurial endeavours are known for being challenging. Whether it be starting a business or developing new technology, the logistics of funding, licencing, and organizing are not for the faint of heart. Fortunately, for members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour) community across western Canada, the BIPOC Foundation is equipped to help, and this ... Read More »
1 responseDog training group helps vets and their pets cope with PTSD
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A group of southern Alberta dog lovers is helping veterans train their beloved pets to achieve a high level of obedience and give the veterans peace of mind while dealing with PTSD. Kilo-9 is a training organization that started in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when a veteran and a dog lover ... Read More »
1 responseGovernment funding for Fort Macleod facility expansion promises to create jobs
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones announced Friday an investment in Fort Macleod that will help boost the economy and create valuable jobs for Albertans. The government of Alberta is boasting an investment-friendly environment by bringing in pro-growth policies, including the job creation tax cut and reducing red tape. The result ... Read More »
2 responsesSPC to get economic update from treasurer
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Tuesday will hear an economic update from City treasurer Darrel Mathews. The SPC meeting begins at 9 a.m. in council chambers. The SPC consists of all members of council and the meeting is one of two on Tuesday. Council will hold its regular ... Read More »
1 responseNDP predicts chaos from healthcare restructuring plan
By Lethbridge Herald on November 11th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, and the Alberta NDP health critic for rural and primary care, are accusing the UCP government of unleashing a wave of chaos into the healthcare system with its plans for restructuring health services. Speaking to reporters Friday, health critic David Shepherd highlighted the fact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Land Use Bylaw Renewal Project an opportunity to shape community, City planner tells SACPA
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has launched a three-year project to create a new land use bylaw. Ross Kilgour, senior planner and co-project lead along with Genesis Molesky of the Land Use Bylaw Renewal Project, spoke to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on Thursday about the bylaw work. The bylaw, Kilgour told ... Read More »
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