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Lethbridge College unveils new Indigenous logo
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 10th, 2022
Lethbridge College unveiled its new Indigenous logo on the floor of the Val Matteotti Gymnasium Friday. The homecourt of the Kodiaks is now the first institution in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association to incorporate Indigenous culture into its gymnasium. The logo includes the familiar Kodiak bear with Indigenous images, designs, and words. Aikowania is written ... Read More »
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By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Alberta will be hosting their annual Walk Together for ALS event in-person once again today at Henderson Lake Park. After two years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ALS Society of Alberta will host their event in Lethbridge once again to encourage friends ... Read More »
1 responseAdjournment in human trafficking case to obtain new lawyer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The matters for a man charged in relation to a human trafficking case whose trial was cancelled was adjourned once again for the accused to obtain a new lawyer. The matter for Meriton Krasniqi was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, with the accused in attendance and represented by duty counsel as he needs ... Read More »
1 responseReuse Rendezvous encouraging residents to pay it forward
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
The 10th annual Reuse Rendezvous runs today through Sunday. Hosted by Environment Lethbridge, Reuse Rendezvous was created by the City of Lethbridge in 2011 as a way for residents to give away unwanted gently used items to friends and neighbours. “Reuse Rendezvous is the perfect opportunity to declutter and pass on items that you no ... Read More »
1 responseCab companies ask council for rate change amid increased costs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Four city taxi companies are asking city council to let them raise their cab fares. The request was made by representatives at Thursday’s meeting of the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council. In their request, the four companies say the increases are needed to address inflation, particularly the increased costs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Distillery donates trees to City
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 10th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge Parks and Cemeteries Department partnered with Heaven Hill Distilleries and its local brand Black Velvet Distilling Company to plant 40 trees in Palliser Park through a $6,000 donation on Friday. Along the intersection of 28 St N and 9 Ave N the trees will line the park adjacent to Black Velvet’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invasive fish count in Firelight Pond dwarfs city estimates
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Firelight Pond in the westside subdivision of Copperwood may look innocuous but underneath the surface of its water has lurked a potential ecological disaster for rivers and lakes. That threat is from the invasive non-native goldfish and koi that have been introduced into city storm ponds. By the end of the work day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters march to honour the fallen
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fallen firefighters and emergency responders were remembered Friday in a memorial ceremony at Southminster United Church. Members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services marched down 4 Avenue South to the church for the 20th anniversary 9/11 parade and service. The memorial is staged to remember those firefighters and emergency responders ... Read More »
1 responsePhotographer captured 20th century Canada
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2022
Professional photographer Scott Rowed will be in Lethbridge this Sunday hosting a presentation on his late father, Harry Rowed, a renowned Canadian photographer whose photojournalism told the stories of people and industry in the early 1900s across Canada. Scott Rowed will be at the Galt Museum and Archives from 2-3 p.m. Harry’s work captured the ... Read More »
1 responseFirefighters elevating research cause with rooftop campout
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2022
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and Lethbridge Firefighters Charities will be taking part in a rooftop campout to raise donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, going on September 8 – 11 at The Place downtown. Alex McIntosh, Luke Richardson, Dawson Folk, Chris Ponce, and Braden Burton will stay up on the roof for four days and ... Read More »
2 responsesCrowsnest Pass celebrates new multi-unit seniors lodge
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2022
The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 85-unit Peaks to Pines seniors lodge. Located in Crowsnest Pass, Peaks to Pines opened its doors to residents in June. The lodge offers 61 units for independent seniors and 24 designated supportive living units for those who need more ... Read More »
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