Local News
Model Railway Club rolling open its doors this weekend
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Model Railway Club on Saturday and Sunday will be hosting its Spring Open House at Gyro Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the event at 1420-10A Avenue South. Admission is by donation. Simon Apperloo, the club’s superintendent, stated, “we’ll have all three layouts running. “We’ve had to do some realignment of grades. ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe police chief shares challenges of First Nations Policing
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Interim Chief of Police Grant Buckskin, and Acting Inspector Rayan Najjar from Blood Tribe Police Services Thursday at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization. The two spoke about Indigenous policing and the challenges of First Nation policing, sharing insights into the finer workings of their force. “A lot ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in big drug bust fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, and who failed to gain his release from custody following a bail hearing earlier in the month, has fired his lawyer. Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus was allowed to withdraw as counsel for Patrick Rodney, after he told a judge ... Read More »
1 responseSupporters and students chillin’ for United Way
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The University of Lethbridge made a splash Thursday afternoon with the return of its Chillin’ 4 Charity event hosted by the Dhillon Business Student Association (DBSA). The event was put on pause in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returning after a four-year hiatus. The event focused ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Patrick’s re-opening doors for celebration; group pushing to have church opened permanently
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After being closed for more than a decade, St. Patrick’s church will open its doors for a special celebration on Friday after a long process that resulted in the church having to open at least twice a year so far. “What we are doing is following on the decision of the Vatican Signatura ... Read More »
1 responseHeart of the City grants looking for downtown initiatives
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Imagine a downtown filled with people who are not just shopping, but dancing, eating, playing and just having a great time. If you can imagine it, then it can happen, and the City of Lethbridge is looking for people with great imaginations who want to take advantage of a grant program that provides ... Read More »
2 responsesTorry Tanner wins UCP nomination in Lethbridge-West
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 16th, 2023
The votes are in and the ballots have been counted, Torry Tanner has been elected by the UCP Lethbridge West Constituency Association to represent them in the upcoming election. Tanner will be vying for the Lethbridge-West seat, going up against Shannon Phillips, the current MLA for that riding. With the election slated for May 29, ... Read More »
1 responseCurling club bid gets SPC support
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Curling Club didn’t have to hurry hard to score a point with city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee on Thursday. The committee voted unanimously to pass on a request to city council from the curling club to provide $900,000 from the Major Community Event Grant budget to support its ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition asking City for millions to demolish pavilions
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition needs more than $4.6 million to proceed with demolition of the three existing old pavilions on site at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. On Wednesday the Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council unanimously passed a motion calling on administration to work with the Exhibition to ... Read More »
1 responseTerry Whitehead named new U of L chancellor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge announced its 15th chancellor Wednesday morning during a ceremony where president Mike Mahon welcomed alumnus Terry Whitehead as chancellor. Mahon said during his welcoming speech that the announcement centred around an individual with strong ties to the university and the broader community. “I am confident he will not only ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College signs on to Buffalo Treaty
By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge College kicked off its two-day Stone Pipe Days celebrations on campus Wednesday. The annual celebration recognizes the history and knowledge of Indigenous communities on campus and runs through today. Showcasing Indigenous culture with dancing, singing, and traditional foods, the college also made a splash on Wednesday ... Read More »
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