Local News
Blood Tribe study examines impact of racism
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
The Blood Tribe is releasing a study addressing racism in the area. The study was conducted by Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom of Mount Royal University and a Kainai member. It was achieved through the tribal government application for funding from the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights Education and Multiculturism Fund to conduct a research project ... Read More »
1 responseJudge reserves decision as careless driving trial concludes
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The trial of a 55-year-old Lethbridge man accused of careless driving from an incident that took place over two years ago, concluded Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Neil Martin Skjodt, 55, was charged after 10-year-old boy, Charles McIntyre, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle April 13, 2020. An SUV turning right ... Read More »
3 responsesSACPA returns to in-person forums starting next week
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the first time since pandemic restrictions were instituted, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be staging a live session when its weekly forums return on Sept. 8. SACPA, formed in 1967, hosts meetings about 40 weeks of the year which address a wide range of issues – provincial, national and ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge Police Services call for Victim Services volunteers
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
Lethbridge Police Services has opened its application process for the volunteer Victim/Witness Services Unit, running from Sept. 1 until Oct. 10. As part of the annual recruitment, members of the community are being asked to consider joining this critical first responder team of volunteers as crisis support workers. This year LPS will be looking to ... Read More »
2 responsesPair receive Holy Spirit School Division’s Share the Mission Award
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 3rd, 2022
The Board of Trustees for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division recently honoured two recipients of its Share the Mission Award, Billy Woitte and Josh Gatner. Awarded on Aug. 25, the recipients were chosen for their outstanding service, demonstrating the ability to set new standards for those who follow, and working with the community and ... Read More »
4 responsesFeds launch new vision for Waterton, national parks
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Management plans for multiple national parks, including Waterton Lakes National Park, were tabled in Parliament recently and are designed to guide a new long-term vision. The management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act. “Management plans are public documents that we prepare in consultation with Indigenous partners, stakeholders such as ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice welcome new officers to their ranks
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Police Services welcomed six new officers with a graduation ceremony Friday at Lethbridge College. The swearing-in ceremony presented the new officers with their badges and welcomed them onto the force. Constables Christian Olson, Jesse Parmar, Joshua Smith, Dallas Stelmack, Kai Striegel and Derrick Van Hienen joined ... Read More »
4 responsesAccused takes the stand in careless driving trial
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old Lethbridge man accused of careless driving in regard to an incident that took place over two years ago, took the stand in his own defence on day four of his trial Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Neil Martin Skjodt, 55, who was charged after 10-year-old boy, Charles McIntyre, was struck and ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips weighs in on income tax adjustments
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
Premier Jason Kenney announced this week that the province will re-index personal income tax to inflation. The announcement includes scrapping the bracket creep income tax hike, paying down $13.4 billion in debt, adding $2.9 billion in the Heritage Savings Trust Fund and putting $5.2 billion towards debt reduction in 2023-2024. A bracket creep occurs when ... Read More »
1 responseInterfaith Food bank volunteer reaches new milestone
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A volunteer at the Interfaith Food Bank has reached a big milestone and was recognized recently for his efforts. Gerard Bloemert once again broke volunteer hour records. He said he has been volunteering at the food bank for just over 13 years, and has now achieved over 5000 hours. “I like it here ... Read More »
3 responsesLethbridge Family Services launches new disability services program
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 2nd, 2022
Lethbridge Family Services and its DaCapo Disability Services Department is launching a new program aimed at getting adults with developmental disabilities into the workforce. Reaching Independence through Skills and Employment, or RISE, will be a 10-month employment skills-centered certificate program for adults with disabilities training them in two separate methods of in-class learning and work ... Read More »
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