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SCS 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 responsesNational Police Federation taking aim at early parole eligibility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The National Police Federation is voicing their feelings about early parole eligibility for convicted police killers in the wake of Justin Bourque’s application being heard on Feb. 15. Justin Bourque is convicted of three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder of Moncton RCMP officers in 2014. He was originally sentenced to three life sentences and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L alumnus talks public art at Art Now
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023
When it comes to art we think of galleries and exhibits, picturing art within those four framed walls, but what about the art we see out of these traditional means, in our public eye? The University of Lethbridge invited artist Collin Zipp to speak during its Art Now program recently, discussing his work and time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents of abused infant focus of courthouse protest
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman & Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Tensions were running high outside the Lethbridge Provincial Courthouse on Wednesday, while the parents of a six-week old child who had been assaulted and sexually assaulted were before the court. Between 40 to 50 people attended a rally in support of the baby outside of the courthouse, while some ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge sees rise in price of real estate transactions
By Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The average real estate transaction price in Lethbridge increased 10 per cent between December of 2021 and last December, according to a financial services website. Data on the website hellosafe.ca, which provides comparison tools for various financial products, shows that real estate prices in Alberta increased 2.8 per cent last ... Read More »
1 responseBlackfoot blessing for Coaldale RCMP detachment
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on January 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The Coaldale RCMP detachment has been given the name “The Red Coat Lodge” by Blackfoot Elders of Piikani First Nation following a blessing and naming ceremony on Tuesday. Following the official closure of the historic RCMP detachment in Lethbridge in 2021, staff relocated to the brand new building in Coaldale. Elders of Piikani ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil commits to developing long-term homelessness strategy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved an official business motion presented by councillors John Middleton-Hope and Nick Paladino calling on administration to develop a long-term approach to deal with homelessness. The motion stated that the province has indicated that $1 million in funding is available for shelter space if Lethbridge has the ... Read More »
2 responsesBrighter Together survey shows positive trends
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
The results from the 4th annual Lethbridge Brighter Together survey are in, showing an overall positive feedback for the growth and sustainability of local businesses. Economic Development Lethbridge, Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ have concluded their annual survey, asking local businesses to provide feedback on the health of their operation. Sixty-nine ... Read More »
1 responseKodiaks launch esports studio prepped for ECAC play
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks esports team is ready to log in and gear up as they enter into the winter season preparing for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) on January 31. Starting off strong the Kodiaks will be geared out in their new home base, a state-of-the-art esports studio in the Andrews Building, along ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Housing Authority bylaw public hearings cancelled
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two public hearings into land use bylaw amendments for the Castle Apartments and Halmrast Manor were cancelled Tuesday afternoon. And city councillor Rajko Dodic made clear he didn’t think City administration should have recommended approval of the amendments before December hearings were staged because council has to go into hearings with an open ... Read More »
5 responsesLethbridge County hosting nutrient management webinars
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
Lethbridge County is hosting a webinar series focused on nutrient management in farming practices to help local producers learn from experts for free. Kicking the series off this week, Rezvan Karimi, research scientist with Lethbridge College, and Eric Bremer, with Western Ag, spoke about enhancing yield and nutrient use towards the efficiency of crops under ... Read More »
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