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Conference aims to empower Blackfoot women
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023
Lethbridge was host this week to numerous events highlighting Indigenous culture and women’s empowerment. The University of Lethbridge held its annual Indigenous Awareness Week on campus from Monday to Friday, highlighting the heritage and impact of Indigenous peoples. On Wednesday , the city celebrated International Women’s Day with a Women’s Day breakfast held by the ... Read More »
1 responseCommission says Mehdizadeh right leader for future of LPS
By Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission has extended the contract of Lethbridge Police Service chief Shahin Mehdizadeh for an additional three years. Police commission chair Dawna Coslovi said Thursday the commission wanted to have continuity after many positive changes had taken place within the LPS. “We have a new four-year budget and ... Read More »
1 responseAssessment could be challenged when hostage case returns to court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The results of a psychological assessment, ordered last year for a Lethbridge woman charged with attempted murder, may be disputed when the matter returns to court later this month. The case against Courtney Louise Shaw was in Lethbridge provincial court this week, where an agent for the accused’s lawyer requested another adjournment to ... Read More »
1 responseMore signatures to be needed in next election
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Candidates hoping to earn a seat on city council in future elections will have to do a little more leg work. City council on Tuesday by a 5-4 vote passed a motion proposed by Deputy Mayor Ryan Parker that will require hopefuls to acquire more signatures before submitting nomination papers. Prospective council candidates ... Read More »
1 responseChamber breakfast celebrates women in the community
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce celebrated women in the community on Wednesday during an International Women’s Day breakfast at the Enmax Centre with more than 180 people in attendance. While introducing the guest speaker, Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Bester said the theme for the event was stories that play a vital ... Read More »
1 responseHistoric building have multiple benefits, says LHS
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2023
Historic buildings have economic and environmental benefits say two members of the Lethbridge Historical Society. Belinda Crowson, president of the Lethbridge Historical Society, and Lorien Johansen, vice-president of the LHS, addressed the topic in a recent interview. “One of the reasons for preserving historic buildings is it actually impacts the entire economy of your community. ... Read More »
2 responsesSAAG director talks about building relationships in Art NOW session
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Southern Alberta Art Gallery executive director, Su Ying Strang spoke to students, faculty and members of the public about her past experience during the Art NOW speakers series at the University of Lethbridge this week. During an interview with the Herald after her talk, Strang said she was invited to speak about anything ... Read More »
1 responseAsbestos dangers addressed in safety regulations
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Crews working to demolish the old Lethbridge Hotel face an unseen but present danger. That danger, asbestos, is long known to be a cause of cancer and as work progresses, the City is working closely with Occupational Health and Safety as well as Alberta Environment to ensure that substance is being handled properly. ... Read More »
1 responseResolution discussions being held on 2022 murder charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged with second-degree murder remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown continue to discuss the case, in hopes of avoiding a trial. “We’re in the middle of resolution discussions, which I believe will be quite fruitful,” Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquhart explained Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court. She also ... Read More »
1 responseU of L makes history by signing Buffalo Treaty
By Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge made history Wednesday by being one of the first post-secondary institutions in Canada to sign on to the Buffalo Treaty as a supporter. During Indigenous Awareness Week on campus, the university signed on to perpetuate all aspects of Indigenous cultures related to buffalo, ... Read More »
1 responsePsych assessment no longer necessary in animal case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A psychological assessment for a southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail is no longer required, her lawyer told a judge Tuesday. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean said even though his client, Jill Marshall, suffers from some health issues, he believes the assessment, ordered in February, ... Read More »
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