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Business owner says dialogue needed on downtown problems
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 8th, 2023
Although a motion to look into the feasibility of a fence around Galt Gardens was defeated in a vote by city council last month, opinions on the proposed fencing are still passionately being voiced. When the official business motion was first put on the agenda of a Standing Policy Committee meeting before being delayed so ... Read More »
12 responsesHeritage Day highlights celebration of culture
By Lethbridge Herald on August 7th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds gathered to celebrate Heritage Day at Galt Gardens Monday afternoon, to entertained the senses with multiple performances and food from various cultural groups that call Lethbridge home. Executive director of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA), Anastasia Sereda said this year was the first time they had their Heritage ... Read More »
1 responseFather gets seven year prison sentence for assaulting baby
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com AĂ‚Â father who repeatedly assaulted hisĂ‚Â baby was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday after the judge reviewed the recommendation of the Crown prosecutor and his lawyer. Ă‚Â The father, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, pleaded guilty on June 23 in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous curator aims to expand focus of Galt Museum
By Theodora MacLeod LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
The Galt Museum and Archives is Lethbridge’s go-to for learning about southern Alberta’s rich human history. With a constantly growing collection of artifacts and archival records, the museum is dedicated to connecting visitors to the past. Camina Weasel Moccasin is the first to hold the official role of Indigenous curator with the museum. Prior to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 corridor targeted for tourism development by Destination Canada
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2023
Highway 3 was recently selected to be part of Destination Canada’s Tourism Corridor Strategy Program. “Highway 3 is a key interprovincial corridor linking the large urban hubs of southern Alberta and British Columbia’s lower mainland, we are delighted to be working with our partners in BC and Alberta to develop the corridor strategy for this ... Read More »
1 responseRaymond man calling for changes after AISH benefits cut
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Raymond man says his wife’s AISH supports have been cut because he is getting money from a Worker’s Compensation Board claim. Drew Smith told the Herald last month he wasn’t sure what the future will hold for he and his family with the loss of $1,000 in monthly income which they need ... Read More »
1 responseCity showcasing historic municipal resources
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced Friday it will be showcasing the city’s Municipal Historic Resources by a series of posts on social media every second Friday. In a release, the City explains that despite Lethbridge’s overall youthfulness as a community, it has an array of historic places, and those protected by theĂ‚Â CityĂ‚Â are calledĂ‚Â Municipal ... Read More »
1 responseCouncillors get first-hand look at downtown issues
By Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two members of Lethbridge city council on Thursday saw first-hand the ongoing issues facing downtown. Deputy Mayor John Middleton-Hope and councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel walked through Galt Gardens and down city streets with Lethbridge Police sergeants Ryan Darroch of the downtown policing unit and  Gerald Grobmeier who is ... Read More »
13 responsesGrant to support Indigenous women
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
In an effort to support Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit plus (2S+) people, the Government of Alberta has announced a new grant for organizations and communities that address violence, issues of economic security, and safety. The fund is another move in the plan to advance reconciliation and uplift the Indigenous community in Alberta. Throughout their ... Read More »
1 responseNew West ready to help audiences get ‘Wonderstruck’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is kicking off its new season with a show that promises to transport audiences to a world of wonder. During a media call Thursday, New West Theatre artistic director and director of the show, Kelly Reay said their new show “Wonderstruck” is bringing back the troupe’s famous mixture of music ... Read More »
2 responsesArt comes alive this month in Galt Gardens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Allied Arts Council and the Southern Alberta Art Gallery in conjunction with the City of Lethbridge are bringing live music, performance art and art making to Galt Gardens on Wednesdays this month. Executive director of the Allied Arts Council, Jana MacKenzie said this week that the City of Lethbridge asked AAC and ... Read More »
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