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Surgical capacity set to grow at Chinook Regional Hospital
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Infrastructure, Nathan Neudorf announced the expansion of surgical capacity at the Chinook Regional Hospital Tuesday afternoon as part of the Alberta Surgical Initiative Capital Program (ASI). “Construction is starting on the renovation that will modernize and increase the existing surgical procedure capacity right here at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Currently there ... Read More »
2 responsesDrug crisis grim reality for city’s downtown
By Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Once known as a quiet, family oriented community, Lethbridge is quickly becoming better known as the drug and crime capital of Canada. “We still have the highest crime index in the country, based on our population,” says Sgt. Ryan Darroch of the Lethbridge Police Service. Darroch, who gave a presentation ... Read More »
5 responsesRotarians hit the road to deliver emergency vehicles to Mexico
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For seven days and nearly 1,400 kilometres, eight members of Rotary clubs are trekking to Mexico to deliver decommissioned emergency vehicles. The eight are taking turns behind the wheels of four vehicles on the 11th annual Los Amigos Project. The decommissioned vehicles, including a handi-bus, two fire trucks and an ambulance left Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesCity crews tackling pothole repairs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They appeared seemingly out of nowhere almost everywhere and have been the focus of numerous complaints from city residents. Yes, we’re talking potholes. This year they may be more noticeable than previous springs due to the numerous freeze-thaw cycles Lethbridge experienced last winter. But with warmer weather and the availability of hot asphalt, ... Read More »
2 responsesRemote sensing studies on archeological sites takes flight
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge student working on her PhD in remote sensing related to archaeology has been given the green light to utilize an area within the campus for her studies. Tammi Mills was recently given permission to use a section of grassed area overlooking the coulees in the northeast area of the ... Read More »
2 responsesBlood Tribe launches initiatives to combat drug crisis
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Blood Tribe chief and council are taking new actions to address drug trafficking and the opioid crisis. Chief Roy Fox, in a special announcement on the tribe’s YouTube channel on Monday, said more than $1 million is being invested in two new initiatives. They include funding for a police task force and renovations ... Read More »
1 responsePremier outlines vision for economy at chamber talk
By Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch with Premier Danielle Smith Monday where she outlined her government’s vision for a strong and prosperous economy in Alberta, and the role the business community plays in Alberta’s future. During the introductory speech, CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Cyndi Bester ... Read More »
1 responseNew director at the helm of the Allied Arts Council
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Jana MacKenzie is ready for new challenges as executive director of the Allied Arts Council. MacKenzie stepped into her new role on April 3, taking over from the retired Suzanne Lint. MacKenzie is well familiar with the AAC – she’s handled different roles in the organization since 2006 when she worked in reception ... Read More »
1 responseHunter holds campaign launch in Coaldale
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on April 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Grant Hunter officially announced his candidacy for re-election as MLA for the United Conservative Party in the Taber-Warner riding. “After eight years as your MLA, I’m putting my name forward once more,” Hunter told supporters at his Campaign Office in Coaldale, Thursday. As part of his campaign launch Hunter addressed supporters in Coaldale, ... Read More »
3 responsesNew documentary traces roots of iconic Burger Baron chain
By Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023
Craig Albrecht Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An iconic fast-food chain which traces its roots back to Lethbridge more than six decades ago is the subject of a documentary premiering this spring at a prestigious film festival. The Lebanese Burger Mafia is billed in part as a “meaty saga of a rogue fast-food chain with mysterious ... Read More »
2 responsesResidential street sweeping to start this week in city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com If you don’t move, you will lose and possibly get ticketed. Yes, it’s the season for residential street sweeping and City crews will be hitting the road. On Monday, signs will be placed in the first zone with sweeping starting in the far south area of the city on Tuesday. Sweeping will be ... Read More »
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