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Coalhurst Elementary School celebrates Family Literacy Day
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023
Coalhurst Elementary School saw literary characters leap to life from the pages of their favourite books during its celebration of Family Literacy Day. Students and staff dressed up as their favourite characters Thursday, coming together to celebrate the anniversary of its reading program along with Family Literacy Day. Coalhurst’s Partnership Association for Literacy (PAL) has ... Read More »
1 responseRetired LPS officer takes over The Watch
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A retired constable with the Lethbridge Police Service has acquired a new role as a civilian taking over as the new manager of The Watch program. Shane Kisinger said he was able to enjoy two full days of retirement from the force, before tackling his new role, this time as a civilian. “The ... Read More »
2 responsesAnniversary convoy claim no intention to block border
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An anniversary convoy to Coutts and fundraiser event is scheduled to take place tomorrow departing from Lethbridge at 9:30 a.m. in support of the four men who remain in custody accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border last year. Convoy organizer Chelle Landry said the event ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple assaults net woman two months of incarceration
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Crown prosecutor was admittedly bewildered at the conduct of a 22-year-old woman who was convicted of several criminal offences this week in Lethbridge provincial court. Allysa Jayde Brave Rock didn’t have a criminal record, at least not until Wednesday when she pleaded guilty to three charges of assault, two charges of ... Read More »
1 responseU of L invests in spaces to improve mental health
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has introduced an initiative to improve the mental health of those on campus, by creating REC rooms in different areas accessible to everyone. R.E.C. is an acronym for Refresh, Energize, Connect. And the idea behind those rooms is to give students an opportunity to socialize while ... Read More »
1 responseHurricanes help put bullying on ice for local students
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
The Lethbridge Hurricanes took a break from fighting for the puck Wednesday afternoon to head down to Our Lady of the Assumption School to talk to students about bullying. Part of TelusWise’s #EndBullying campaign, members from the team went to schools in Lethbridge to speak about bullying and cyber-bullying while hoping to create awareness and ... Read More »
2 responsesSCS closure created safety concerns for drug users, study concludes
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
A new research study is showing the impacts of closures on safe consumption sites and how it creates a safety concern for people who use drugs. Researchers from Athabasca University, University of Alberta, and the University of Winnipeg, interviewed 50 people who use drugs about the impacts of the closure of Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site, ... Read More »
14 responsesPhysical activity can help with ‘winter blues’
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
During the winter season we experience shorter days and colder snowy weather that can have negative impacts on our mental health. New data from ParticipACTION, a non-profit helping Canadians make physical activity a part of their lives, says Albertans report the highest levels of winter blues across Canada. Hoping to shed some light, and increase ... Read More »
2 responsesInmate receives five months for assaulting jail guards
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge man serving a two-year prison term for robbery and other criminal offences will serve even more time in custody after being found guilty of assaulting two jail guards. Tresor Nkuba, who received a penitentiary term last summer and was sent to the Edmonton Institution, a maximum security prison, was sentenced ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown sessions designed to enhance understanding of Indigenous culture
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
Melissa Shouting, coordinator of the Aboriginal Health Program in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, is hosting information and education sessions at Casa that are aimed to address the Indigenous experience, enhance self-awareness and are great for any professionals working with or interacting with Indigenous people. These sessions are being held ... Read More »
1 responseRecord bust removes $1 million in drugs from Lethbridge streets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
ALERT and Lethbridge Police Service have seized over $1 million worth of drugs and cash, in what is believed to be one of the city’s largest drug busts with record amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. ALERT made the seizure on Dec. 20, 2022 after searching two homes and vehicles with the aid of LPS. ... Read More »
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