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NDP introduces plan to protect Albertans’ retirement
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The NDP will create a legal requirement for a public referendum before any government gives notice to leave the Canada Pension Plan if elected. That strategy is among others unveiled by Opposition leader Rachel Notley in Calgary Thursday. An embargoed copy of the paper was given to media on Wednesday. The paper says ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused in record fentanyl bust eyes drug treatment court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who was arrested after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, has applied to the Lethbridge drug treatment court. The matter for Larry Healy Jr. was in provincial court Thursday where the accused’s lawyer was granted an adjournment until next month to complete ... Read More »
2 responsesWinston Churchill student honoured as a Loran Scholar
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Winston Churchill High School student has been named one of 35 Loran Scholars from a pool of nearly 4,800 applicants who demonstrated their drive to step up in the face of challenges and make positive change in their communities across the country. Grade 12 student Steven Yang spoke to the media Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Patrick’s reopening a homecoming for faithful
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After being closed for over a decade, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church opened its doors last week for a celebration of Mass to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day, their patron saint. Almost 600 people of all ages gathered not only to celebrate the saint, but also to take advantage of the rare and awaited opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lost art of listening focus of Galt talk
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Blanche Bruisedhead yearns for the olden days when people, particularly her Blackfoot people, took the time to listen. But those days are gone, and society is the worst for it, she said Thursday during a presentation at the Galt Museum on the importance of listening. “We are in such a society of zip-zoom, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World needs to mitigate and adapt to climate change: expert
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 24th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed back James Byrne to its Thursday session speaking on the topic of “Climate, Energy, and Sustainability: Where are we? Where do we go?” Byrne is a professor emeritus at the University of Lethbridge, and although retired he continues to have an active voice in the field of ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) staged a rally at Extendicare Fairmont Park Thursday to ask for a new contract. Staff have been without one for six years. AUPE south region vice president, Darren Graham spoke to media during the rally and said they had approached the ... Read More »
1 responseWoman jailed for assault and theft at shelter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who demanded money for providing protection services in jail, has been sent to jail for beating up the woman she claimed she was protecting. Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court earlier this month to seven months in jail for several criminal offences, including assault and theft during ... Read More »
2 responsesBarons donates to Ukraine after fire department closure
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on March 23rd, 2023
It has been nearly one year since Barons was forced to disband their Fire Department due to a lack of volunteers and resources to support career firefighters. Although much of the equipment was transferred to nearby stations in Nobleford and Picture Butte, there was some fire and rescue equipment that no longer met the rigid ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Pat’s Learning Through Arts Festival to share student talents
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School is gearing up to host their Learning Through Arts Festival to highlight the ways in which the arts are integrated into all types of learning at the school. The festival will feature works from students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 who will showcase pieces including oral storytelling, ... Read More »
1 responseAccused shooter remaining in custody until bail hearing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend during a dispute earlier in the week, will remain in custody at least until Monday, when she is scheduled to have a bail hearing. The matter for Kristina Hatcher was in Lethbridge provincial court for the first time Wednesday when duty counsel simply adjourned ... Read More »
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