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University moves up Maclean’s rankings
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University Lethbridge has leaped up in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings report which was released this week. The university jumped five spots in the primarily undergraduate classification for 2024 moving up to sixth out of 20 schools in the class. The university says the ranking is line with previous years. It was ... Read More »
1 responseCeremony welcomes new president to U of L
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge officially welcomed Digvir Jayas as their seventh president and vice-chancellor during an installation ceremony Friday afternoon. Jayas began his term as the University of Lethbridge’s seventh president and vice-chancellor on July 1. An accomplished researcher and former Tier I Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems, Jayas ... Read More »
1 responseEveryone has a role in ending child sexual abuse, SACPA told
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) invited Kristine Cassie, CEO of Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, to their Thursday session to talk about child sexual abuse. Cassie spoke to the Herald prior to the presentation and said she prepared the topic since October is Child Abuse Prevention Month. “This ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Livestock Expo opens the door on innovation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There wasn’t an animal in sight at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre on Wednesday and Thursday. Nary a moo, oink, nor cluck to be heard as farmers from across southern Alberta gathered to talk shop and learn about the latest in livestock care. The Alberta Livestock ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer of accused shooter wants more time to review case
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A lawyer only recently hired to defend a 27-year-old man accused of shooting a gun at a home and motorist last Spring, has asked for more time to review the case and obtain additional disclosure from the Crown’s office. “I have reviewed disclosure on these matters (and) had a discussion ... Read More »
1 responseSPC recommends review of animal control bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend the City do a thorough review of its animal control bylaw. The motion by the SPC members calls on council to direct the City manager or administration to provide an amalgamated, modernized draft animal ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Gardens play space officially opened
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Gardens Inclusive and Accessible Play Space is officially open to the public after a ribbon cutting ceremony was staged Wednesday morning. Located immediately adjacent to the Rotary Centennial Fountain in the southeast corner of the four-hectare park, the new space features inclusive and accessible play equipment, rubber surfacing, ... Read More »
3 responsesDrug charges withdrawn
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Criminal charges against a Raymond man relating to a traffic stop in Lethbridge during the summer have been withdrawn. Andrew Glenn Whiteford, 33, was charged with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, but they ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe firefighters advance learning with city partnership
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a drizzly Thursday in Lethbridge, firefighters from the Blood Tribe were in town to sharpen their skills and take advantage of the city’s burn tower. Under the tutelage of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, approximately half of the Blood Tribes force were given a lesson in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS Traffic Response Unit recognized for keeping impaired drivers off the road
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit was recognized for their efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the police station. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Lethbridge and Area chapter and LPS honoured the officers within the Traffic Response Unit (TRU) with recognition as recipients of ... Read More »
1 responseDay of the Dead comes to life at Galt community program
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Tissue paper, glue, and candy were the tools of choice for Wednesday’s Creative Community program at the Galt Museum, where adults and seniors were invited to learn a little bit about Dia De Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. After a brief lesson on Mexico and the signature celebration from Tyler Gschaid, ... Read More »
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