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City engaging the public Monday at a Community Conversation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD After a successful Community Conversation in January, the City of Lethbridge is inviting residents to take part in their second one Monday afternoon at the Enmax Centre. Engagement strategist with the city of Lethbridge, Kaitlin Barr spoke to media Friday and said the event will showcase 40 city projects from which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking for suspects in sunglasses theft
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service is asking the public for assistance identifying two males and a female in relation to a theft that took place at Park Place mall earlier this month. LPS announced Friday the theft is of more than $4,000 worth of high-end sunglasses from the Sunglass Hat in Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail denied man facing weapons charges
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month has been denied bail. Jamey Kenneth Jensen had hoped to be released from remand custody Thursday following his bail hearing in Lethbridge court of justice. However, Justice Gregory Maxwell refused to release him after hearing ... Read More »
1 responseExhibit challenges rape myths
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Sexual Violence Action Committee (SVAC) is inviting members of the community to visit their survivor art installation âWhat Were You Wearingâ today until 3 p.m. at the Sandman Hotel. CEO of Chinook Sexual Assault Centre and Co-chair of SVAC, Kristine Cassie told media Thursday SVAC is a committee in which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increase in commercial construction expected in â24
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Commercial real estate company Avison Young feels the cityâs retail sector will âlikely see a new inventory supply boom in 2024.â Jeremy Roden, Executive Vice President of the Avison Young Lethbridge brokerage office, said a slowdown in construction was due to the pandemic but now there will be more ... Read More »
1 responseMolnarâs Pumpkin Festival ending
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Heather Cameron LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The 15th annual Molnarâs Pumpkin Festival is nearing the end of its seasonal run, but there is still time to check it out before it closes. The Festival runs today from 4-to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. âMolnarâs Pumpkin festival is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spiritual market running Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LETHBRIDGE HERALD The annnual spiritual âFree Your Soul Marketâ is preparing for local artisans, intuitive readers, psychics, mediums, card readers and healers to showcase their works and practises this Saturday at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association Multicultural Centre. Free Your Soul Market owner and event coordinator Deidra Clay, recently shared the history of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City showcases recycling centre at âspooktacular eventâ
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The City of Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre hosted a âspooktacular monster-truck-trash-mash eventâ over the weekend. A fun family event for people to come and learn about how the landfill operates took place at the Waste and Recycling Centre where kids and the young at heart got to explore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial set on firearms/assault charges
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A 41-year-old Lethbridge man charged in relation to an assault and shooting of another man earlier this year is set to stand trial next year. Robert Duane Vincent is scheduled to stand trial for five days beginning June 3, 2024. The dates were set Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith launches Halloween event
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Theodora Macleod LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER On Halloween when the children don their costumes and venture into the community in pursuit of candy and perhaps a trick or two, there will be a group hitting the streets with a different objective in mind. In support of the Interfaith Food Bank, trick or treaters of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spiritual market running Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER On Halloween when the children don their costumes and venture into the community in pursuit of candy and perhaps a trick or two, there will be a group hitting the streets with a different objective in mind. In support of the Interfaith Food Bank, trick or treaters of all ... Read More »
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