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Economic SPC seeks options for water infrastructure upgrade costs
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City taxpayers have dodged a bullet – for now. With city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee on Wednesday hearing a presentation about much-needed and costly improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure, taxpayers could have been facing substantial annual rate increases for the next several years to pay for ... Read More »
1 responseMan changes pleas after charges read
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, changed his mind after he heard the allegations read in court. Jonathan Russell Dyck pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of assault with a weapon, mischief causing damage and breach of release conditions. However, after details of the ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College ready to celebrate Coulee Fest
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is ready to open its doors to members of the community to enjoy their fifth annual Coulee Fest Saturday with a bigger and better event for the whole family. Manager of alumni and engagement, Stephanie Savage spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the college could not be more excited about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City expanding public mural program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest from building owners and artists throughout Lethbridge that are interested in installing a mural on a high-visibility exterior wall across the city. Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Jana MacKenzie spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New effort being made for bail before assault, shooting trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail last April in relation to an assault and shooting earlier this year, will make another attempt to gain his freedom while he waits to stand trial. Robert Duane Vincent was denied bail on April 21, despite assurances by his lawyer he could safely be released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale begins work on outdoor gathering space
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on September 13th, 2023
The Town of Coaldale has broken ground on Phase 3 of the Civic Square project. Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of the highly anticipated year-round outdoor gathering space which will be located on the vacant land behind the Town’s recently completed Civic Square Building. Upon completion, the outdoor gathering place will function ... Read More »
1 responseCrown waiting for clarification before sharing disclosure in gym coach case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a former Lethbridge gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls, is still waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee will have to wait in line, however. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Lancee said she has yet to receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to address fee-for-service and lease agreements
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of city council will be asked on Thursday to recommend approval of a pair of fee-for-service and lease agreements. The first will be with the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. The proposed agreement calls for funding support to be paid to SAAG this year and for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency responders face high stress on the job
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nobody knows when an emergency is going to happen, but when one does, we rely on emergency responders to assist. It’s hard to imagine the sights first responders see on a daily basis here and elsewhere. Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Safety, Health and ... Read More »
2 responsesFundraiser pulls together to support the United Way
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Pulling a city transit bus will likely never be an effective way to save on the cost of fuel, but it’s proving to be a good way to raise money for important programs in the city. Members of the community pulled together to kick off a United Way of Lethbridge and South Western ... Read More »
1 responseDance show tells stories of residential school survivors
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023
Theodora Macleod Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The music of Peter Gabriel and Writing-On-Stone provincial park may not seem to have much in common, but for Deanne Bertsch they were sources of inspiration that led to a student dance production that has performed over 300 times across western Canada. Named in honour of the Peter Gabriel ... Read More »
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