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Finance minister says UCP focused on Albertans’ priorities
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023
Alberta finance minister Travis Toews discussed multiple topics on Friday at a luncheon hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. The event gave Chamber members and others a chance to eat while hearing about the upcoming 2023 budget. Toews also presented highlights from Alberta’s economic year including the labour market and jobs created. After is ... Read More »
3 responsesLawyer may try to get release for man charged with attempted murder
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychiatric assessment has been completed for a 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to kill a woman during a domestic dispute in September. After waiting several months for the assessment to be completed at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary, Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller said Friday in provincial court a ... Read More »
1 responseGlobal skills opportunity expands students’ horizons
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge is working to give its students more possibilities when it comes to their education. By launching its Global Skills Opportunity project, the University is giving students more options for international learning while also giving those under-represented the chance to participate in these experiences. Funded through the federal government, the program is ... Read More »
1 responsePreliminary inquiry in manslaughter charge going ahead
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary inquiry set for later this spring for a Lethbridge man charged with manslaughter will not have to be adjourned, after all, but it will run on different days than previously scheduled. The preliminary inquiry for Sheldon Nicholas LePage was set to run April 27 and 28, but Friday during a hearing ... Read More »
1 responseHospital fundraiser exceeds target goal
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation held their 13th Annual ‘Care from the Heart Day’ Radio-a-thon on Thursday, and said that over $255,00 has been raised, surpassing their goal of $250,000. Allan Bartolcic, Executive Director Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, said they were very excited of reaching their goal and surpassing it, especially doing the trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No bail hearing for mom facing charge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The mother charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life for her baby girl, remains in custody after deciding not to have a bail hearing this week during a brief court appearance by her lawyer. Calgary Lawyer John Oman told court Friday he decided not to have a bail hearing, and instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L building on Black inclusion
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge is celebrating Black History Month on campus, showcasing the achievements and contributions of Black communities. Looking to push the message forward, the university chose to make this year about building a culture of authentic Black inclusion, moving from resistance to change. On Friday, Jerome Cranston, Dean of Education at the University ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Healthy Lethbridge aims at improving active living
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Healthy Communities Association of Lethbridge (HCALA), also known as Healthy Lethbridge, are looking for ways to make Lethbridge a healthy city. HCALA’s goals include increasing accessibility for active living opportunities for everyone, increase active living green spaces around the city, increase community cohesion to create a healthy and active culture among others. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber CEO optimistic about the city’s future
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the growth of the Lethbridge business community since 1889 and chief executive officer Cyndi Bester is optimistic about the economic future of this city. The Chamber, which is 100 per cent funded by members, still has descendants of its original founders involved. ... Read More »
2 responsesAfter a slight delay, Rudy Strangling Wolf is ready to strike a chord.
By Dale Woodard - for the Rocky Mountain Turf Club on February 10th, 2023
The music will get cranked up tonight on the third floor at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, as the singer and songwriter from the Kainai Reserve holds a CD launch concert for “The Long Way.” The album is perhaps aptly-named, with the release of The Long Way held up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This ... Read More »
1 responsePolice commission appoints new chair joining three new public members
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission has appointed Dawna Coslovi as their new chair. She was the vice-chair during the 2022 term and has been a member of the commission since 2018. “Commission is usually served for two to three years, so I’m in the latter part of my second term,” said Coslovi. She said ... Read More »
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